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From Where We Are

Annenberg Radio Newswww.uscannenbergmedia.com
Student journalists at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California produce audio stories aired on live broadcasts Mondays through Thursdays at 5 p.m. PST.
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Episodes

From a new dating app by USC students to blackouts across Puerto Rico

On today's show, a new dating app by USC students, for USC students, blackouts across Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Fiona, and a conversation about a team of youth journalists in East L-A. All that and more, "From Where We Are." Hosts: Ethan Huang and Claire Fogarty Producers: Spencer Cline, Jeffrey Lee, Daishalyn Satcher, Claire Fogarty, and Lutian Wang.

Sep 23, 202223 min

From the LA mayoral and sheriff debates to a new Alzheimer's breakthrough

On today's show, the LA mayoral and sheriff debates promise mudslinging and controversy, part two of USC Annenberg's celebration of its 50th anniversary, and a new finding from USC's School of Gerontology may lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Fernando Cienfuegos and Bryan Sarabia Executive Producer: Guilherme Guerreiro and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Sep 22, 202224 min

From Annenberg's 50th to the Cardinal Divas of SC

On todays show, we look at the celebrations taking place for Annenberg's 50th anniversary, a bill to protect employees of being fired due to smoking cannabis passed in California, the Cardinal Divas of SC's rise to stardom. All of that and more in today's From Where We Are.

Sep 21, 202220 min

From conflict in Armenia to the ‘end’ of the pandemic

On today’s show, we hear from Armenian Trojans on the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Biden declares the end of the pandemic as 60,000 Americans still test positive every day, and an interview with Madeline Hilliard, founder of Team Awareness Combating Overdose or TACO about the fentanyl crisis. All that and more, “From Where We Are.”

Sep 20, 202217 min

From Metrolink protests to the L.A. Board of Supervisors

On today's show, workers protest threatens to shut down the Metrolink, an L.A. County supervisor is under investigation, and we talk to a medical student about their trek across the states. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Fernando Cienfuegos and Bryan Sarabia Executive Producer: Guilherme Guerreiro and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Sep 15, 202221 min

From President Biden's plan for student loan forgiveness to WNBA champion Shay Murphy

On today's show, WBNA champion Shay Murphy makes history in Los Angeles, efforts to combat California's worsening drought, and the rise in violence as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws near. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Jameela Hammond Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producer: Aarohi Sheth Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 29, 202231 min

From USC's Denim Day walkout to Ethan Anderson and urban farming in Compton

On today's show, students participate in a campus-wide walkout against sexual violence, the real reason behind basketball player Ethan Anderson leaving USC, urban farming in Compton's food desert, and our producers share their recent reporting on Ukrainian refugees. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia and Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova

Apr 28, 202224 min

From climate change activism, and restricting single-use plastics to USC Missed Connections

On today's show, why a climate change activist set himself on fire in front of the Supreme Court, LA County restricts single-use plastics, and students find their crushes through @missed.connections. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producer: Spencer Cline and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 27, 202217 min

From mask whiplash to how to drop $44 billion

On today's show, Elon musk finally makes an offer for Twitter, LA Public Transit still requires masks, and a conversation with Annenberg Media's Chrissa Loukas. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Producer: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 26, 202215 min

From the Biden Administration's care package for Ukraine to what is colorism

On today's show, the Biden Administration's care package for Ukraine, USC's FemFest hosted by a student organization, and we'll meet a graduate student who's working to increase representation of people with disabilities. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Host: Colby Martin and Jameela Hammond Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producer: Aarohi Sheth Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 22, 202220 min

From an exclusive interview with Frances Haugen to demolishing Ground Zero

On today's show, an exclusive interview with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, 4-day work week anyone? a new bill might make this happen, a small underground music venue on campus--Ground Zero--faces demolition, and a conversation with USC-based singer-songwriter Stephenie "Vietta" Lawrence. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Justin Heo and Colby Martin Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Chere...

Apr 21, 202218 min

From Kendrick Lamar and student composers, to Facebook whistleblowers and the Festival of Books

On today's show, we go over the announcement of Kendrick Lamar's new album, how a student composer makes his music, a conversation with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, and the LA Times Festival of Books. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producer: Spencer Cline & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 20, 202220 min

From Earth Week at USC to trash in Los Angeles

On today's show, Earth Week kicks off at USC, the impact of trash in LA, and a conversation with USC's Chief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Producers: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 19, 202220 min

From updated COVID-19 guidelines to USC's record-breaking class of 2026

On today's show, public policy responses to slight rises in COVID cases, a freshman providing "meaningful meals" to South LA's homeless community, and LA lifting the moratorium on RV towing. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Jameela Hammond Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producer: Spencer Cline Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 15, 202220 min

From strippers protesting in NoHo to rising food prices

On today's show, strippers in North Hollywood protest unsafe working conditions, from pringles to pickles, food prices are on the rise, California is drying up, how your choices to conserve water matter, and a conversation with USC based musician Augie Sommers. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia and Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Guest: Augie Sommers Re...

Apr 14, 202218 min

From KBJ to the canceling of E3

On today's show, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history and we look at the implications of the new Supreme Court. Also, one of the largest gaming expos is canceled, and a fellow Trojan tells his experiences as a Hawaiian native. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon & Tamilore Odunsi Producers: Spencer Cline & Jeffrey Lee Reporters: Lutian Wang, Evan Wyno, Bella Durgin-Johnson, Thalia Halloran Guest: Jordan Jones

Apr 13, 202221 min

From Dr Joseph Medicine Crow to Anti-LGBTQ Bills

In today's show we welcome the Doctor Joseph Medicine Crow Center for International and Public Affairs, we delve into the wave of anti LGBTQ bills across the country and we have a conversation with Annenberg Media's Pauline Woodley.

Apr 12, 202215 min

From USC's custodial protests to welcoming "Selena" back into theaters

On today's show, the continuation of USC's custodial protests, welcoming "Selena" back into theaters on its 25th anniversary, and using caffeine to energize an overlooked community. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Jameela Hammond Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producer: Aarohi Sheth, Jeffrey Lee and Fernando Cienfuegos Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 10, 202224 min

From Coachella disappointments to California drying up

On today’s show, US Congressman Adam Schiff comments on the Russia-Ukraine war, is the current California drought irreversible? Kanye West drops out of Coachella, are festival goers selling their tickets? And we talk to two USC admits as they weigh their college options. All that and more, “From Where We Are.” **** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia and Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Guests: Brya...

Apr 07, 202217 min

From NYC Amazon workers vote to form a union to the future of curing HIV

On today's show, Amazon warehouse workers in New York City successfully vote to form a union, the future of curing HIV, the USC community celebrates APISA month early, and a conversation with USC student Victor Ye about his aware-winning history podcast. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producer: Spencer Cline & Jeffery Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 06, 202221 min

From 3 billion dollars to making amends

On today's show, Japanese American students during WWII get honorary degrees from USC, Elon Musk buys nine percent of Twitter for about three billion dollars and a conversation with a Muslim journalist about Ramadan.

Apr 05, 202220 min

From President Biden's plan for gas relief to celebrating International Transgender Day

On today's show, President Biden's plan to help ease the pain of record-high gas prices, the origins of the word 'cisheteropatriarchy," and a discussion with a Daily Trojan writer who was one of the first to cover the USC custodial staff protest on campus. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Jameela Hammond Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producer: Aarohi Sheth Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Apr 01, 202220 min

From anti-lynching bill to employees protest at USC

On today's show, President Biden signs a bill that recognizes lynching as a federal hate crime, USC employees protest low wages, combating LA's trash problem, and a conversation with Jordan Sheldon about a not-so-funny prank at Taper Hall. All that and more, "From Where We Are." ****** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producer: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Guest: Jordan Sheldon

Mar 31, 202216 min

From proposed gas rebates to pandemic drinking habit

On today's show, Governor Newsom proposes a new bill to combat high gas prices, a deeper look into Trojan Check, and is COVID-19 the reason people are getting tipsy? All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Spencer Cline and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Mar 30, 202220 min

From the Oscars slap to the Selden Ring Award

On today's show, a Pro Publica investigative journalism team wins the Selden Ring Award at the Annenberg Forum, CODA takes the Oscar for Best Picture, and also that slap! All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Producers: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia and Guilherme Gurreiro Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Mar 29, 202215 min

From international support for Ukraine to the return of Major League Baseball

On today's show, growing international support for Ukraine amidst ongoing invasion, proposals to further enhance protection for renters in Los Angeles, and agreements reached between Major League Baseball and its athletes over salary disputes. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jameela Hammond and Colby Martin Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Polina Cherezova, Jeffrey Lee, Aarohi Sheth, and Wilko Martinez-Cachero Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Mar 11, 202215 min

From rising gas prices to protests against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill

On today's show, gas prices have reached the stratosphere after the U.S. banned Russian oil and gas, did Californian's actually tune into Governor Newsom's State of the State address? And, a close up look at protests against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Guest: Aerin Agyei (from...

Mar 10, 202215 min

From the meaning behind "Z" to Spring Break plans

On today's show, highlighting the USC women's conference and female empowerment, uncovering the meaning behind the letter "Z," and what are USC students doing for spring break? All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Spencer Cline and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Mar 09, 202215 min

From International Women's Day to the lifting of the mask mandate

On today's show, masks are no longer required inside USC buildings and international women's day events are all around campus. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Producers: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos

Mar 08, 202215 min

From NATO and a vigil for Ukraine to creating a healthier LA

On today's show, how other countries with NATO goals are reacting to the Russia-Ukraine war, a vigil on campus brings students together in support for Ukraine, the initiative to create a healthier Los Angeles, and a conversation with the newly elected USG President. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Special Guest:...

Mar 03, 202220 min
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