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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Jake Zucker

Jake Zucker, Head Podcasts Editor

Jake Zucker is a third-year in the College from Brookline, Massachusetts. Jake is a devoted fan of Mitski, the Boston Celtics, and long walks. He spent the summer working as a counselor at his old sleepaway camp, where he taught campers to play tennis, volleyball, and baseball, and once cosplayed as William Jennings Bryan. When on campus, you might find him in the basement of the Logan Center recording a podcast. Jake is committed to the podcast section’s mission of telling the stories of the expansive University community through conversation. Email him if you believe you have a story to tell!

Stories and content by Jake Zucker

The Maroon Weekly, E116

By Gregory Caesar and Jake Zucker / March 19, 2024
On Episode 116, Greg and Jake discuss cultural issues facing the cross country team, more perspectives on University finances, and a recent Maroon piece analyzing the political contributions of faculty.

The Maroon Weekly, E108

By Gregory Caesar and Jake Zucker / October 2, 2023
On the first Weekly episode of the 2023–24 academic year, Greg and Jake give their hot takes on UChicago's latest ranking, changes to the University's Lyft program, and a burgeoning racket sport.

Special Report: College Council Elections

By Jake Zucker / October 25, 2022

Lead podcast editor Jake Zucker sits down with the newly elected Class of 2026 College Council Representatives. They discuss their campaigns, what they want to get done, and their spirit animals. Hosted...

Special Report: Big Brains

By Jake Zucker / October 19, 2022

A one-on-one between lead podcast editor Jake Zucker and Paul Rand, host for the Big Brains podcast. Hear about Big Brains's history, its 100th episode milestone, and what its future has in store.

O-Week Podcast, 2022

By Jake Zucker, Miki Yang, and Gregory Caesar / September 19, 2022

Welcome to Maroon Podcast’s second-ever O-Week episode! Miki, Jake, and Greg take you through some tips that you may find useful as you are transitioning into college life. Hosted by: Jake Zucker,...

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