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Episodes
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Steve Hilton and community organizer offering contrasting perspectives on harm reduction
This morning, Republican candidate for Governor of California Steve Hilton held a press conference in McArthur Park to share his plan to address homelessness and addiction in the state. Maya Bashawaty has the story.
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Is it time for the Dodgers to bench Shohei Ohtani?
The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves down two games to none in the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, the main storyline surrounds the Dodgers’ superstar, Shohei Ohtani, who has been a no-show throughout the postseason. Hansel Chu has the story.
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White House press secretary causes a stir on day one of the job
It’s the first day on the job for Press Secretary Katie Zacharia, and her short, public appearance has already caused quite a stir. Liam Wady has the story.
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Students raise concerns about thrill ride safety after Six Flags incident
Have you been to an amusement park lately? Before taking off on a ride, safety protocols typically check that seatbelts are buckled and make sure hands and feet stay in the ride at all times. But is that enough? A tragic incident at Six Flags in Georgia is raising concerns about ride safety …...
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Federal OPT fees raise concerns among international students
International students in the U.S. could face a new financial burden of up to 100 thousand dollars under a proposed federal rule. The Optional Practical Training program, known as OPT, allows international students to work in jobs related to their studies. The proposed fees could make it harder…
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Economics experts weigh in on Proposition 40
Prop 40, also called the California Billionaire Tax Act, is on the ballot this November! If approved, the proposal would place a one-time, five-percent tax on anyone in the state with over one billion dollars in assets. Here is how two economists considered the ballot measure. Bryn Hogan reports…
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Beong-Soo Kim officially installed as president
Friday saw Beong-Soo Kim officially become USC's 13th president in a celebration full of pomp and ceremony. Nicholas Corral has the story.
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Financial aid changes bring undergraduate uncertainty
Changes are coming to USC’s financial aid system this spring, and those changes might cause a dip in some students’ financial aid packages. Liam Wady has the story
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President Beong-Soo Kim sits down with student media
Alumni Park is all decked out in cardinal and gold. Tomorrow USC will celebrate its new leader, President Beong-Soo Kim, as he officially steps into the role. Kim sat down with student media this morning to talk about pressing issues.
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Earthquake drill shakes up USC preparedness
At 10:15 a.m., USC participated in the Great Shakeout, an international earthquake drill. The drill is organized by the Statewide California Earthquake Center headquartered at USC. Today’s drill let students, faculty and staff practice what to do when the ground starts moving. Maybeline Tucker...
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Ballotpalooza: What's on your ballot
In just 19 days, the highly anticipated general midterm elections will bring Americans across the nation to the polls. But in California, with 14 propositions to amend the state constitution, voters have a lot more to decide on. Liam Wady has the story.
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The Santa Ana winds return to LA
The National Weather Service issued its first Santa Ana wind warning of the season earlier today. The wind advisory remains in place until Saturday -- along with high heat. Jackson Sneeringer has the story.
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Disneyland demolishes historic ticket booths
Disneyland has just demolished two historic in-person ticket booths to create room for an ongoing development project called DisneylandForward. Emma Moccia has the story
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Dodgers vs. Brewers: What's at stake?
All eyes are on Dodger Stadium for game four of the National League Championship Series which started tonight. The Milwaukee Brewers lead the Los Angeles Dodgers three to none, which means for the Dodgers....it's now or never. Here is Eric Zweber with the scoop.
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USC will remain involved in annual L.A. homeless count as responsibilities transfer to county officials
The Los Angeles County Homeless Services and Housing Department are set to take over the annual L.A. homeless count and federal grant responsibilities in 2028, pending federal approval. The USC Center for Homelessness, Housing and Health Equity Research, which formerly partnered with the L.A....
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After mayoral debate, USC students share their outlook on jobs in the film industry
On Tuesday, Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman went head-to-head in the last mayoral debate ahead of the election on November 3rd. The debate ended on the cornerstone issue of Hollywood, where the candidates discussed how they would revive the city's struggling film…
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Dual-Use Hackathon comes to USC Viterbi
At this weekend's Dual-Use Hackathon, more than 150 students are expected to spend 48 hours developing solutions to real-world challenges facing Los Angeles. Executive producer Natalia Fierro-Gomez sat down with Alex Bartolomie and Jainam Jain, executive and vice chairs of InnovateLA, to learn…
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The new currency of fashion influence
What does true influence look like in fashion today, in an era dominated by viral algorithms? Nicholas Clements-Lindsey went to ComplexCon 2026 to find out.
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Ahead of the November midterms, Common Cause seeks to protect voting rights
Election day is now less than three weeks away, and once again, election security is front and center. Our reporters attended a press briefing on how one nonprofit is working to protect voting rights this November.
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Hollywood Burbank Airport opens its new terminal, meeting modern FAA standards
Hollywood Burbank Airport opened its expensive new terminal Tuesday, and after four decades, it finally meets modern FAA safety standards. What are those standards? Chase Sullivan has the story.
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Vigilante Justice and the Cornell Seven
This morning, on the front page of the Washington Post, ran the headline “Innocent People Are in Cornell Crossfire.” Online vigilanteeism has become one part of the fallout from the rape allegations and subsequent reckoning at the New York university
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Storm Rachel and Rain in Los Angeles
Tropical Storm Rachel slammed the Southern California coast this weekend, leaving behind heavy flooding and major beachside destruction. High ocean temperatures and an especially volatile El Nino helped fuel the storm, and officials warn the region's weather hazards are far from over.
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Remembering USC's changing neighborhood
Do you ever wonder about the people living in the neighborhoods surrounding USC? Wonder how they might feel about how the university has changed the place they call home? Annenberg Media’s Katie Contreras Hernandez does. She takes us on a walk down memory lane with her mom, Aracely, who used to...
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California's bears are bulking up
California has the largest population of black bears in the continental US, and it’s hibernation season. To prepare, the bears are gathering as much food as they can. That means fish, berries, and even the leftovers in your garbage can.
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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day
We explore the multi-faceted ways the indigenous community in Los Angeles shows out for Indigenous Peoples Day.
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USC Marshall researchers study 'nutrition labels' for AI
What if artificial intelligence (AI) models had nutrition labels that showed their potential benefits and drawbacks to our well-being? Researchers from USC Marshall's Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making partnered with researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...
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A lethal injection gone wrong: Christa Pike survives death row execution
A botched execution in Tennessee is raising questions about the future of lethal injection. Christa Pike has spent almost 30 years on death row after being convicted for torturing and murdering her classmate, Colleen Slemmer, in 1996. Pike was hospitalized after surviving the injection last...
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USC hosts fourth annual Hangul Day celebration
USC hosted its fourth annual Hangul Day celebration Wednesday, honoring the impact of the Hangul language on the Korean community through traditional foods, games and activities. Hangul is the national language of South Korea and is celebrated every year on October 9. The USC Korean Language...
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Project Meridian set to investigate the 'battlefield of the future'
Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Project Meridian, a new department study looking at how emerging technologies like AI, robotics and biotechnology could be employed in warfare. We spoke with experts from USC and California Polytechnic State University about where the study…
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On California Clean Air Day, some Angelenos choose transit
In honor of one of the state's largest environmental awareness events, Los Angeles Metro offered free bus, train, Metro Bike Share and Metro Micro rides Wednesday. We spoke to students and L.A. locals about how they use public transportation and how doing so can reduce carbon emissions and air...
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This October feels like summer
According to the National Weather Service, Los Angeles remains under an extreme heat warning through Thursday evening. In the USC area, temperatures reached above 100 degrees for five consecutive days this month. Downtown L.A. is also affected by the urban heat island effect, meaning roads,...
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Yes on Prop 40 Rally
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders hosts a rally in Los Angeles to gain support for Proposition 40. Reporter Elainna Hemmings is live at the scene.
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Is overworking players a trend or part of sports culture?
An Arizona State men's hockey player is on life support after suffering heat stroke in August during training. This follows a trend of player injuries outside of gameplay. USC Sports Communications professor Daniel Durbin dissects the responsibility of coaching.
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Diva Manifestation Ritual: Exploring femininity through art
Art may be an expression of identity, but its long legacy has left some voices unheard. We found out how one Roski student is using her art to critique how some people consume it.
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Metrolink Fares Rise
With a new metro price hike, LA commuters and USC students may soon feel the cost.
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Fall Break Soon to Arrive for USC Students
Students share their fall break plans, ranging from wedding plans to chilling on campus.
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Candidates spar in sole gubernatorial debate
California's first, and seemingly only, governor debate took place at CNN's studio in Burbank yesterday. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton sparred on topics ranging from affordable housing to the AI regulation. Annenberg Media center director Christina Bellantoni talks about her...
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Questions remain in Nolan Wells case
Last week, a Mississippi jury found zero evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells on July 4th this year. The verdict ignited backlash across the U.S. People have taken to the streets and to social media to voice their frustrations. Annenberg Media reporter Gracen Fling has been...
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U.S. forces again withdraw from Iraq
Yesterday, the U.S pulled its last troops from Iraq after 23 years of military involvement. Since then the U.S. has deployed more than 1.5 million troops and nearly $2 trillion have been spent. Has the U.S. learned any lessons from this forever war? Anahita Saxena has the story.
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Landmark California climate change law turns 20
California Assembly Bill 32 just hit its 20th birthday. The bill capped greenhouse gas emissions and targeted a reduction in total emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, which California met and exceeded. Now, the 2016 Senate Bill 32 targets emissions to be 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. Jackson...
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Governor Newsom signs bill supporting local journalism
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to help local news outlets hire more journalists. Emma Moccia has the story.
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What to know about Proposition 39
Californians will be voting on a measure that require voters to show government-issued identification at polling places, including an identification number on mail-in ballot envelopes. The changes may sound small, but how could Proposition 39 affect California voters? Emma Moccia has the story
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California's "employment recession"
The California job market isn’t looking the prettiest in 2026. A recent UCLA study showed that California has the highest unemployment rate out of every state in the nation. Liam Wady has more.
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USC Surplus Sales pop-up comes to McCarthy Quad
USC Surplus Sales hosted a pop-up selling used furniture and other secondhand equipment at the Trojan Farmer's Market Wednesday. The event is part of USC's Green Week, a series of events focused on sustainability.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bills pushing back on federal immigration enforcement in California
On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 21 bills targeting immigration enforcement in California. The bills are aimed at limiting how federal agents can detain immigrants. Among the bills he signed are a ban on electroshock gloves used by agents, a 25% tax on private immigrant detention…
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We tried the Trump Administration's new AI chatbot
President Donald Trump launched a new artificial intelligence chatbot Tuesday that tells visitors they can get "whatever they need from the government." ARN found that the bot gave responses that contradict what Trump has said in the past.
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USC Names David Madigan as new provost
USC named David Madigan as its next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. He will replace the current provost, Andrew Guzman, in October. Madigan previously served as provost at Northeastern University from 2020 to 2025. USC will be the fifth university where he has worked in…
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CNN to host California gubernatorial debate
Just weeks before election day, CNN is hosting a gubernatorial debate between democrat Xavier Becerra and republican Steve Hilton. Voters will decide in November who is best fit to follow Governor Gavin Newsom.
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After USC vs. Oregon, what's next for Trojan football?
A collision between USC junior linebacker Desman Stephens II and Oregon senior quarterback Dante Moore has garnered heavy media attention since the USC vs. Oregon game on Saturday. Stephens has faced criticism for making a "fly away" celebration gesture and smiling on the sidelines after making a...
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Linebacker Suspended During USC v. Ducks Game
We recap the debate around a foul from this weekend's football game.
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