On today’s episode of From Where We Are, we look at sexual assault awareness on campus and the latest on the Southern California wildfires, along with some surprising college poll results going into the Democratic debates. We also celebrate the life of Annenberg professor Ed Cray, and talk to students about the Great California Shakeout and the drill’s effectiveness — or lack thereof. Our weekly Ampersand segment focuses on “poptimism:” the idea that pop music is just as worthy of pro critique a...
Oct 16, 2019•30 min
On today’s show, Californians are facing the threat of fires across the state. Northern California already has hundreds of thousands of people without power, and Southern California's numbers are steadily rising. Today we will have a special interview with Cal Fire Captain Nick Perricelli. Producers: Luke Scorziell, Joshua Chang, Evan Jacoby, Isaiah Murtaugh Hosts: Jolene Pumphrey and Helena Getayalew Technical Director: Yuki Liang
Oct 11, 2019•30 min
On today’s show, a new device to help students manage their mental health, a new bill to control California rent increases, and we learn the importance of Yom Kippur. Producers: Zazu Lippert, Aiyonna White and Isaiah Murtaugh Hosts: Sophia Hausch and Yana Carr Technical Director: Yuki Liang
Oct 09, 2019•30 min
On today’s show, compensation for victims of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, the direct of the LA Opera steps down, and a conversation with USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay and Annenberg Radio News producer Luke Scorziell. Match Volume’s Eileen Chen also sits down with the director of USC’s Center for Sustainability Solutions. All this and more, FROM WHERE WE ARE. Producers: Joshua Chang, Luke Scorziell, Evan Jacoby and Isaiah Murtaugh Hosts: Jolene Pumphrey and Helana Getayalew Technical Director: Yu...
Oct 04, 2019•30 min
From updates on Los Angeles’ plastic straw ban to the grand opening of the U.S.’ first cannabis cafe, From Where We Are covers USC and the surrounding Los Angeles area…and beyond. Today’s show features Forever 21’s bankruptcy and a new study on the effects of red meat in diets. We take a look into the importance of bicycle registration on campus, and learn about TrojanSecure, a new security awareness program. In arts and culture, a segment from Ampersand Radio takes us to the Sweat Spot dance st...
Oct 02, 2019•30 min
For today, we examine the impacts of USC’s scandal-plagued year… to mark the upcoming anniversary of Brett Kavanaugh’s congress hearing, we examined sexual crimes prevention programs and resources available on campus. For the Match Volume podcast segment, we also talked to our reporter Sasha Urban, who broke a story about Dr. Dennis Kelly, former USC doctor who was accused of sexually abusing 48 male patients. On a lighter note, we celebrate National Situational Awareness Day to see if Trojans p...
Sep 27, 2019•29 min
Today on Annenberg Radio News: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has announced a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Also, a parent involved in the Varsity Blue's scandal gets sentenced, and we hear students' thoughts on how USC is combating climate change.
Sep 25, 2019•30 min
From how Taylor Swift has influenced voters to why listeners should care about the possibility of a permanent Daylight Saving Time, here’s a roundup of the latest Annenberg Radio News stories that will prep you for the upcoming election. Hosts: Sabby Robinson, Joshua Chang, Harper Hunt, Miranda Myers, Charlotte Kim, Hala Ozgur Reporters: Cara Heise, Jon Reed, Jesus Alvarado, Elizabeth Mayoral, Alex Bell, Justine Leblanc, Alex Chan, Mikayla Bean
Nov 05, 2018•32 min
Today on Annenberg Radio News: Politicians attempt to inform voters of their rights ahead of next week's election, international students voice their political opinions, and e-cigarette manufacturers face a major lawsuit. Director/Executive Producer: Sabby Robinson Producer: Camila Rios Hosts: Miranda Myers and Hala Ozgur Board Operator: Selena Seay-Reynolds
Nov 02, 2018•30 min
Today on Annenberg Radio News: Grindr announces plans to make their app more inclusive, Jerry Brown passes a law to promote and support street vendors, and we hear from Annenbergs new media center director Christina Bellantoni. Producer: Savannah Robinson Hosts: Charlotte Kim and Miranda Myers
Sep 20, 2018•29 min
Today on Annenberg Radio News: Students react to burglaries on campus, McDonald's workers protest unaddressed sexual harassment claims and a feminist comedy show rocks USC. Executive Producer: Rennie Svirnovskiy Director/Producer: Gabe Gross Producer: Natalie Bader Hosts: Joshua Chang and Harper Hunt Board Operator: Selena Seay-Reynolds
Sep 19, 2018•31 min
Today on From Where We Are, a March for Science this weekend raises awareness about climate change, an initiative to split California into three states gains traction to make the November ballot, USC students react to the recent Facebook data breach, the LA Times Union published a report about the racial and gender pay gap in the company, two Holocaust survivors reunite after 76 years and speak at the Museum of Tolerance, USC students learn about the history of Coachella and react to ticket pric...
Apr 11, 2018•31 min
The Rundown April 5, 2018 by USC Annenberg Media
Apr 06, 2018•7 min
Today on From Where We Are, a 5.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of LA county, gas prices surge to their highest point in three years, off-campus robberies have students concerned, a shocking update makes the stolen backpack case part of an international crime scheme, the humble beginnings of Hollywood Boulevard are revealed, and LAX opens their new smart restrooms.
Apr 03, 2018•30 min
The Rundown March 30, 2018 by USC Annenberg Media
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Mar 21, 2018•30 min
Today on From Where We Are: the Metro board votes to widen the 710 freeway, high schools celebrate the 50th anniversary of the East LA walkouts over racial tensions, many anticipate social movement at the Oscars this Sunday, Disneyland pushes back against accusations of low wages for its workers, a UCLA study shows South LA's economy is stagnant, we explore the difficulty of being vegan in a food desert, we look at the origin of the word 'oxymoron' and delve into the history of LA's Olvera Stree...
Feb 28, 2018•30 min
Today on From Where We Are: The city of Malibu bans plastic straws, the DMV eases regulations of driverless cars and Walter Cronkite's famous address on the Vietnam war still inspires journalists 50 years later.
Feb 26, 2018•30 min
Today on "From Where We Are," we hear plans from the winners of USC's student government elections, how to play a theremin, why trees are dying in Yosemite, how a CA senate bill will affect housing and transportation in Los Angeles, an activist food movement, Trump's criticism of California's immigration law enforcement, and a history lesson about I-10.
Feb 21, 2018•30 min
Today on From Where We Are: USC's Rocket Propulsion Lab sets a new record, researchers develop a drug for peanut allergies, the Trump administration proposes a cut to early earthquake warning systems and English musician Bryan Ferry talks about his early rock 'n' roll days with Roxy Music.
Feb 19, 2018•30 min
Today on From Where We Are: students respond to the Parkland school shooting, South Africa has a new president, Los Angeles food trucks are leaving a bittersweet taste in owners' mouths and new light shed on the bango and bluegrass music.
Feb 16, 2018•30 min
Today on From Where We Are: Former white supremacists discuss life after hate, Best Buy ceases sales of CDs and Latinos in the film industry protest the lack of diversity in this year's Academy Award nominations.
Feb 14, 2018•30 min
From Where We Are February 13, 2018 by USC Annenberg Media
Feb 10, 2018•30 min
Today on From Where We Are, we cover the worker protest at UCLA, the school shooting in Westlake, California governor campaign fundraising, the GOP's memo on the FBI, rape kits, Superbowl Sunday, and the history of Sepulveda Boulevard.
Jan 29, 2018•30 min
Today on From Where We Are: Undergraduate Student Government campaigns get started with an investigation into policy violations, a ruling comes down in the stabbing death of psychology professor Bosco Tjan and students consider how to handle the flu on campus.
Jan 28, 2018•30 min
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