Oct 27, 202613 min
Hello, hello! This week, we discuss how out-of-state Howard students view absentee voting Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host & Producer: Gabrielle George Audio Editor: Zion Williams
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The HillTalks
Hosted by The Hilltop · news · EN-US
About this Podcast:
A weekly roundup of the latest news and campus buzz courtesy of Howard University's collegiate newspaper, The Hilltop.
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Who hosts The HillTalks?
The HillTalks is hosted by The Hilltop. The show has published 104 episodes to date.
What has The HillTalks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "From the Yard to the Ballot: Absentee Voting at Howard" (27 October 2026, 13 minutes), "Are University Wide Mental Health Days Necessary?" (23 October 2026, 9 minutes), and "Who is Howard Homecoming For?" (20 October 2026, 14 minutes).
How often does The HillTalks publish?
The HillTalks publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 10 minutes across 104 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The HillTalks?
Booking probability for The HillTalks is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The HillTalks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The HillTalks's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The HillTalks?
The strongest fits for The HillTalks are Universities & Colleges. The HillTalks has a news audience.
About the host
The Hilltop hosts The HillTalks, a news podcast with 104 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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The HillTalks
Are University Wide Mental Health Days Necessary?
Oct 23, 20269 minHello, hello! In this week’s episode, we will discuss Howard University’s first mental health day of the academic calendar year. We will explore whether students and faculty take advantage of the time off or if it’s...
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Who is Howard Homecoming For?
Oct 20, 202614 minHello, hello! This week, we discuss Howard homecoming and who people think it is really for. Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host & Producer: Corinne Howard Audio Editor: Zion Williams
Oct 6, 20265 minHello, hello! This week, we explored what CultureCon offers Black creatives and what Howard students can take away from the experience. Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host & Producer: Gabrielle...
Sep 29, 202610 minHello, hello! Our HillTalks audio producer, Joseph McClinton, attended a live discussion of NPR’s " Morning Edition, Michel Martin Going There," at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. The live discussion brought...
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Sep 15, 20267 minHello, hello! This week, we discussed how Howard University professors are using AI in their classrooms. Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host & Producer: Gabrielle George Audio Editor: Zion...
Episode #3
Is a Howard Education Worth the Debt?
Sep 8, 202611 minS5Hello, hello! This week, we spoke to a Howard student and a Howard alumnus, seeking to discover if the university is worth the cost to them. Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host & Producer: Joseph McClinton...
Sep 2, 202611 minHello, hello! This week, we discuss His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll's visit to Howard. University. Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host & Producer: Corinne Howard Audio Editor: Zion Williams
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The Unenrollment of 502 Howard Students
Aug 24, 202614 minS5Hello, hello! This week, we will discuss Howard University's unenrollment of 502 incoming freshmen. In this episode, you will hear from a freshman who was reinstated and an incoming freshman who was unenrolled. This is...
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New Season of 'The HillTalks'
Aug 21, 20261 minMore than 100 years ago, The Hilltop was founded, and since then, it has created a legacy of outstanding journalists who are committed to informing the community. Here at The HillTalks podcast, we want to continue to...
- May 5, 202624 minS4
Hello, hello! This week, we sit down with White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) scholars at Howard University who attended the WHCA dinner to hear their perspectives on the shooting that occurred during the...
- Apr 29, 202611 minS4
Hello, hello! This week, we hear from three Hilltop reporters! This episode will discuss events that took place during Springfest, including the Warden's Spring Classic, Howard Night Live and the multicultural festival...
Episode #28
Life After Howard
Apr 22, 20266 minS4Hello, hello! This week, we hear from Howard University graduates about their experiences after attending Howard University. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Music: Blue...
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Burnout At Howard University
Apr 15, 20269 minHello, hello! This week, we discuss burnout at Howard University and solutions that can help prevent it. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts. Music: Blue Dot Sessions...
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Howard Students Reflect on 2026 Campaign Season
Apr 9, 20268 minHello, hello! This week, we hear from Howard students about their feelings toward Howard University's student campaign season. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Tune in wherever you get your podcast! Music...
Apr 1, 20269 minS4Hello, hello! This week, we will discuss the Howard basketball program's growth, explore “The Howard Treatment” and dive into the BTS album teaser controversy. Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host...
Mar 25, 202612 minS4Hello, hello! This week, we discuss Black Press Day and the importance of the Black press. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host & Executive Producer: Zion Williams...
Mar 17, 20267 minS4Hello, hello! This week, we discuss a study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open, which concluded that Black people have higher mortality rates due to stress. Throughout this...
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Service for Spring Break
Mar 4, 20269 minHello, hello! This week, we discuss Howard students' experiences participating in the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Music: Blue Dot Sessions Production Team: Host &...
Feb 25, 202611 minS4Hello, hello! This week, we discuss the visibility of Historically Black Colleges and Universities or HBCUs. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts! Music: Blue Dot Sessions...
Recent guests
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Jay Jones
Democratic Nominee for Attorney General of Virginia in 2025, Pentecostals of Kentwood Church
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Carmen Johnson
Director of Court Watch and Judicial Accountability (Life After Release), Amazon Publishing
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Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Atlantic
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Josh Green
TEDx speaker, entrepreneur, mindset coach, Australian National University
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