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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 major Iranian protests to preventative fire practices

On today’s show, Angelenos protest during the 44th anniversary of the Iranian revolution, we hear from protestors seeking to get Amazon to get rid of their plastic use, and we get some fire prevention advice from experts on how to prevent wildfires heading into warmer weather. All that and more, “From Where We Are.”

Feb 14, 202320 min

From Lora King to the State of the Union

On today’s show, an event with Rodney King’s daughter Lora King, the civil rights movement in L.A. and Biden’s State of the Union Address.

Feb 08, 202320 min

From a destructive earthquake to USG campaigns

On today's show, Turkish USC students ask for support for victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake, we hear from the USG presidential candidates about their platforms for the upcoming elections, and hear how a teen sheltered from her rough neighborhood in East Oakland, found escape through music. All that and more, "From Where We Are."

Feb 07, 202323 min

From Instafest Trend to Sunday Funday

On today's show, we discuss the Instafest trend, more World Cup pride and politics, and Sunday Funday (the free performing arts program in LA). All that and more, From Where We Are.

Dec 02, 202224 min

From Ürümqi Vigil to World Cup Politics

On today's show the US advances to the knockout stage, but not without some controversy off the field, protestors at City Hall are met with pushback from law enforcement at today's council meeting, and we give you tips on how to shop sustainably this holiday season. 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

Dec 01, 202218 min

From Mauna Loa explosion to the Dornsife Prison Education Project

On today's show, the Mauna Loa volcano erupts in Hawaii, the Respect for Marriage Act passes in the senate, Bob Iger is back at the helm of Disney and a look at the Dornsife Prison Education Project. All of that and more on today's From Where We Are.

Nov 30, 202219 min

From USC football to Cyber Monday

On today’s show, USC football secures a top-four ranking ahead of its University of Utah face-off, shoppers try to clinch the best deals this holiday sales season, protests erupt across China in opposition to harsh Covid lockdowns and a conversation with Annenberg Media’s photo editor on ethical protest reporting.

Nov 29, 202220 min

From Nancy Pelosi to Crosstown Rivalry

On today's show we discuss Nancy Pelosi's political future, the tattoo historians of Long Beach, Iranian student protests, the Crosstown rivalry, the Sack of Troy and the Westwood Enabler, and hear student voices on Karen Bass' win. All that and more, From Where We Are.

Nov 18, 202220 min

From LA Mayoral Election Result to the UN's COP27 Conference

On today's show, we discuss the LA mayoral election result, USC's food drive, the top basketball prospect in the country committing to USC, the upcoming Rolling Loud concert, Whittier Sheriff cadets involved in a freak accident, the new LA environmental justice office, and the UN's COP27 conference. All that and more, From Where We Are.

Nov 17, 202218 min

From Conquest Week to strikes at UC schools

On today's show, USC Helenes and Trojan Knights camp out to protect Hecuba and Tommy trojan, UC academic workers strike in protests of low wages and a conversation with Annenberg Media Equity Board members Marlize Duncan and Taylor Marie Contarino.

Nov 15, 202220 min

From tech job layoffs to youth voter turnout

On today's show, a wave of layoffs in the technology industry, the second highest youth voter turnout in a midterm election in the past 30 years, a look into the life of ground-breaking Black architect Paul R. Williams, and a conversation with journalist Maer Roshan.

Nov 11, 202220 min

From election day recap to League of Legends Worlds

On today's show, who will be our next mayor of Los Angeles, why are Californians so opposed to Prop 26 and 27 which would have legalized sports gaming in the state, and an election recap. 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

Nov 10, 202226 min

From midterm campaign spending to USC students’ takes on the elections

On today’s show, will this midterm elections’ record high campaign spending impact the outcomes? USC students weigh in on which races they will be following, a glimpse into the Caruso campaign through a USC student intern, and a conversation with director of USC Annenberg’s Media Center Christina Bellantoni on how to cover elections.

Nov 08, 202220 min

From Bass/Caruso to Baseball

On today's show, we take a look at what mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso said when speaking to Annenberg Media earlier today and yesterday, President Biden's speech in the wake of Paul Pelosi's attack, the effects of the gruesome deaths of black rappers circulating on social media, and the Houston Astros' historic combined no-hitter in last night's World Series game.

Nov 04, 202216 min

From Bass and Caruso Campaign Events to LA's Parking Fiasco

On today's show, Karen Bass and Rick Caruso continue their mayoral campaigning with events around L.A., tomorrow will kick off the beginning of the LA vs. Hate Week program, and the LA Football Club and USC Football hold conflicting events. 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

Nov 03, 202216 min

From Día de Muertos to Elon's blue check price tag

On today's show, we take a look at the Día de Muertos celebrations across campus, Elon Musk decides to charge $8 for Twitter verification and a conversation with Joy Jaensubhakij, director of Troy Camp's Pass the Can fundraiser.

Nov 02, 202220 min

From Elon Musk’s Twitter to Halloween costumes

On today’s show, Twitter users contemplate their future engagement with the app in light of its new leadership, we take a look at Halloween costume creativity from spooky vampires to Britney Spears wannabes and an Annenberg Media managing editor joins us for a conversation on journalistic ethics.

Nov 01, 202216 min

From Student Voting to Standardized Cabling

On today's show, the standardization of Apple chargers in the EU, youth voter registration, fans say Ye or nay, and the Trojan Marketing Group's collaboration with Coca-Cola!

Oct 28, 202219 min

From Props 1 & 31 to Halloween

On today's show, a deep dive into two props that will be on November's ballot, an exploration on the connection between hip hop and violence, and coverage on the LA City Council meeting that censured councilmembers who made racist remarks. 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

Oct 27, 202224 min

From rising inflation to a new British Prime Minister

On today’s show, we take a look at California’s plan to curb rising inflation, the United Kingdom appoints Rishi Sunak as their new Prime Minister, and Adidas drops Ye West after his anti-Semitic comments and social media controversy.

Oct 26, 202220 min

From Taylor Swift’s new album to Diwali celebrations

On today’s show, we examine Taylor Swift’s successful career, student organizations celebrate the festival of light, a weekend of antisemitic acts in Los Angeles and a conversation about the relationship between democracy and youth.

Oct 25, 202220 min

From Art Laboe to protests at LA City Hall

On today’s show, we remember the life of beloved radio host Art Laboe, protesters take on City Hall to call for the resignation of racist council members, a look into USC football’s incredible start of the season. All of that and more on today’s ‘From Where We Are’.

Oct 12, 202224 min

From Indigenous Peoples’ Day to the L.A. City Council scandal

On today’s show, we hear from Indigenous students about how they’re celebrating Indigenous People’s Day, the president of the L.A. City Council is called out for racist remarks revealed in leaked audio, students share their voting plans for the midterm elections and a conversation with political expert Kamy Akhavan. All that and more, “From Where We Are.”

Oct 11, 202216 min

From National Taco Day to Rick Caruso's publicity stunt

On today's show: a look into USC's upcoming event on voter access, Rick Caruso causes controversy with ad campaign, we talk to local taco restaurants about their Taco Day celebrations. All that and more on today's 'From Where We Are.'

Oct 05, 202220 min

From elections in Brazil to USC sustainability

On today’s show, we hear from experts and Brazilian students about the runoff election, students reflect on USC Green Week in light of USC’s sustainability initiatives, legal scholars look ahead to the new Supreme Court session and an interview with Annenberg Media Health and Wellness desk editor Alexandra Donovan. All that and more, “From Where We Are.”

Oct 04, 202220 min

From Hurricane Ian to SCA's voter registration initiative

On today's show, Hurricane Ian devastates Florida, the LAPD initiates a "Step Away" campaign to reduce violent crime, and we'll report to you live about the USC School of Cinematic Arts' push to increase voter registration. 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 29, 202218 min

From Rihanna's return to the Super Bowl to NASA's DART mission

On today's show, we discuss a pop music legend's return from a long awaited hiatus at America's most watched sports match, talk the ramifications of NASA's DART mission, and analyze the impacts of fentanyl in the hallways of SoCal high schools.

Sep 28, 202220 min

From Rush Hashanah to protests for Mahsa Amini

On today’s show, we hear from Persian students on the protests following the death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini, students continue to celebrate the first of the High Holidays, people react to the drama of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and an interview with Lucia Musacchi on Italy’s recent election. All that and more, “From Where We Are.”

Sep 27, 202220 min
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