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The Daily Pennsylvanian

Breaking Bread: Episode 5

Nov. 19, 2025

On Breaking Bread, host Chinelo Osakwe sat down with College senior Pilar Wingle to discuss how her Puerto Rican heritage has influenced her education and career. Footage by Skylar Fraser Editing by Sarah Gebremeskel Audio by Chinelo Osakwe

Breaking Bread E3

By Jean Park , Chinelo Osakwe and Carolina Borges · April 30, 2025

"Breaking Bread” host Chinelo Osakwe sits down with leaders of the Health of African Immigrants Program to explore how their diverse upbringings — from Germany and Morocco to Oklahoma — have shaped their core values and academic journeys. Edited by Jean Park. Design by Jean Park. 


Breaking Bread E3

By Jean Park , Chinelo Osakwe and Carolina Borges · April 30, 2025

"Breaking Bread” host Chinelo Osakwe sits down with leaders of the Health of African Immigrants Program to explore how their diverse upbringings — from Germany and Morocco to Oklahoma — have shaped their core values and academic journeys. Edited by Jean Park. Design by Jean Park. 





Penn(y) for your Thoughts E4

By Carolina Borges and Jesse Van Doren · March 17, 2025

Penn(y) For Your Thoughts returns with columnist Jesse Van Doren to discuss his position on Penn's test-mandatory reinstatement being a "needed fix."⁠ ⁠ Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.


Penn(y) For Your Thoughts E3

By Carolina Borges and Ingrid Holmquist · Feb. 20, 2025

Opinion podcast Penn(y) For Your Thoughts is back with columnist Ingrid Holmquist to discuss her article on the history and impacts of Penn’s gentrification.  Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges. 


Penn(y) for your Thoughts S2E2

By Carolina Borges and Piper Slinka-Petka · Jan. 28, 2025

Penn(y) For Your Thoughts returns with columnist Piper Slinka-Petka to discuss Luigi Mangione and how physical attractiveness impacts privilege and public perception. Watch the full podcast on YouTube.  Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.


Penn(y) For Your Thoughts S2E1

By Jack Lakis and Carolina Borges · Jan. 21, 2025

The opinion podcast ‘Penn(y) For Your Thoughts’ is back hotter than ever. Listen as DP columnists explain controversial topics and give their hot takes with host Carolina Borges.  Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges. 


Season 3, Episode 3: Breaking Bread

Nov. 24, 2024

The Daily Pennsylvanian staffer and College sophomore Audrey Levenson joins hosts Liv Yun and Ingrid Holmquist on “Breaking Bread” to discuss the experience of transferring to Penn from a small liberal arts college. Edited by Ingrid Holmquist. Design by Liv Yun.


Season 5, Episode 1: Quaker Nation

By Vivian Yao , Carolina Borges and Sean McKeown · Nov. 14, 2024

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, junior quarterback and reigning Ivy League co-Offensive Player of the Week and FCS Offensive Player of the Week Liam O’Brien joins the show! The honors come after he threw for six touchdowns and ran for another in a 67 point performance against Cornell to set the program record for passing touchdowns and total touchdowns. After getting thrown into the starting job after an injury to senior quarterback Aidan Sayin mid-season, O’Brien sits down with Sports Editor Vivian Yao and Deputy Sports Editor Sean McKeown about his path to the spotlight. Listen in to hear O’Brien’s story! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu. 


Season 3, Episode 2: Breaking Bread

Oct. 29, 2024

College and Wharton first year Socrates Okong’o joins hosts Liv Yun and Doer He on “Breaking Bread” to chat about his experiences at Penn as an international student from Kenya and his role as a social media content creator. Edited by Liv Yun. Design by Liv Yun.


Season 3, Episode 1: Breaking Bread

Oct. 11, 2024

Welcome back to “Breaking Bread”! In the first episode of the season, podcast host Liv Yun interviews special guest Kayla Simpson, who discusses navigating the computer science field as a Caribbean woman. Edited by Liv Yun. Design by Liv Yun. 


Season 2, Episode 1: Trust Me on This One

By Carolina Borges · Oct. 10, 2024

Welcome back to a new season of "Trust Me on This One!" Today, we're talking about everything you need to know as you navigate your way through your first few months back on campus. Join me as I chat about getting into the groove of things, party life, finding your place, fighting imposter syndrome, and first year relationships! Remember to continue to send in your submissions to podcasted@dailypennsylvanian.com. It's all anonymous — the only person exposing themself is me!  Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.


Season 4, Episode 6: Quaker Nation with Robert Litan and Alan Cotler

By Carolina Borges and Sean McKeown · May 9, 2024

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, two lawyers who have filed a class action lawsuit against the Ivy League over the denial of athletic scholarships join the show! Robert Litan and Alan Cotler, both Wharton alumni, are representing a case brought forward by two Ivy athletes over the supposed violation of anti-trust laws. Deputy sports editor Sean McKeown talked to both lawyers about their experiences at Penn, why they are filing a class action lawsuit, and how the duo hope to make big changes on behalf of all Ivy athletes. Listen in to hear about the case, and go to Ivycartel.com to learn more! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu. 


Season 4, Episode 5: Quaker Nation with Steve Dolan

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, the current director of the Penn Relays, Steve Dolan, joins the show! Dolan runs the behind-the-scenes operations for the Carnival and also acts as the director of Penn track and field! Sports editor Walker Carnathan and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown talk to Dolan about Penn's season so far, the excitement of the Penn Relays, and more. Listen in to get your fill of Red and Blue sports! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu. 



Season 4, Episode 4: Quaker Nation with former Penn Relays Director Dave Johnson

By Neema Baddam , Carolina Borges and Sean McKeown · April 23, 2024

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, former director of the Penn Relays Dave Johnson joins the show! Johnson ran the behind-the-scenes operation for the Carnival for over 27 years, and he now enjoys his position as unofficial director emeritus!  Sports reporter Neema Baddam and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown pick Johnson's brain on the long-standing history of the Penn Relays, as well as where the event may go in the future. Listen in to learn all about one of the Red and Blue's most historic events!  Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.


Season 4, Episode 3: Quaker Nation with swimmer Matt Fallon

By Valeri Guevarra , Carolina Borges and Sean McKeown · April 21, 2024

On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, Matt Fallon joins the show! Fallon recently finished second in the NCAA National Championship for the 200-yard breaststroke.  Sports reporter Valeri Guevarra and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown ask Fallon about his meteoric rise to stardom, how he began swimming, and more! Listen in to hear inside the mind of a potential Olympian! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.



Season 4, Episode 2: Quaker Nation with Phoebe Weintraub and Derek Wong

On today's episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, sports associate Phoebe Weintraub and video editor Derek Wong joined the show to discuss the current state of sports at Penn. Phoebe and Derek talk about everything from fencing championships and Penn baseball mashing home runs, to swimming success and track and field dominance. Listen in to get an update on everything Penn sports! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.