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Audacy's 'Campus Files' Podcast Returns For Season 2, Unpacking College Controversies
New episodes will investigate scandals at Yale, Texas A&M, and more
Mar. 11, 2026 at 8:08pm
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Audacy's original weekly podcast 'Campus Files' has returned for a second season, with hosts Margo Gray and Ian Mandt exploring stories of scandals and controversies that have rocked higher education institutions across the country. The first episode delves into Yale University's decades-long tradition of requiring freshman students to pose for naked photographs during orientation.
Why it matters
The 'Campus Files' podcast aims to uncover the complex realities behind the polished images of college campuses, investigating how institutions built on ideals of integrity can become magnets for controversy.
The details
In the first episode of Season 2, Gray and Mandt investigate the Yale naked freshman photo scandal, where for decades, incoming students were required to pose nude during orientation. The podcast will also explore political battles at Texas A&M, the Cold War espionage ring known as 'The Cambridge Five', the tragic death of a Bucknell football player, and more.
- The second season of 'Campus Files' premiered on March 11, 2026.
- New episodes will be released weekly on Wednesdays.
The players
Margo Gray
Audacy producer and journalist specializing in original documentary podcasts.
Ian Mandt
Audacy producer and journalist specializing in original documentary podcasts.
Audacy
The audio media company that produces the 'Campus Files' podcast.
What’s next
The podcast will continue to release new episodes weekly on Wednesdays, exploring additional college scandals and controversies.
The takeaway
The 'Campus Files' podcast aims to provide a deeper, more nuanced look at the realities of higher education, moving beyond the glossy marketing to uncover the complex issues and controversies that can plague even the most prestigious institutions.
