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From Where We Are

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.

  1. 443

    From Graduation to Summer Vacation

    On our last show of the semester, we get seniors' advice to the incoming freshman class, look ahead to the box office for the summer, and jam out to a set by DJ DAY$. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  2. 442

    From Denim Day to Jewish Heritage Month

    On today's show, we talk with protester Tucker Collins, we cover celebrations of Jewish Heritage Month, and showcase the local importance of Denim Day. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  3. 441

    From Genetic Testing to Finals De-stessors

    On today's show, we speak with gender and sports experts on the return of genetic testing among female athletes in the upcoming Olympics, we ask graduating seniors whether they regret their majors, and suggest study spots and sessions for students as finals week approaches.All that and more, From Where We Are.

  4. 440

    ARN live coverage from the Festival of Books at noon on Sunday

    This was ARN's noon top-of-the-hour broadcast on the second day of the Festival of Books. On this show we sit down with an Annenberg professor, hear a quick word from Tom Selleck and Hayley Kiyoko and bring the love of food straight to the ARN mic.

  5. 439

    ARN live coverage from the Festival of Books at 11 a.m. on Sunday

    This was ARN's 11 a.m. top-of-the-hour broadcast on the second day of the Festival of Books. On this show we recap our conversation with Alison Benis White, sit-down with poets Victoria Lynn Mccoy and Tracy Brimhall and dive into some poetry.

  6. 438

    ARN live coverage from the Festival of Books at 3 p.m. on Saturday

    This was ARN's 3 p.m. top-of-the-hour broadcast on the first day of the Festival of Books. On this show we sit down with Faye Masterson,  cover Echo Parks first official Zine Fair and close out today’s ARN coverage of the Book Festival.

  7. 437

    ARN live coverage from the Festival of Books at 11 a.m. on Saturday

    This was ARN's 11 a.m. top-of-the-hour broadcast on the first day of the Festival of Books. On this show we talk to Oak Tree Comics, travel to Spotify's podcast and audiobook stage and sit down with the voice behind the Heated Rivalry audiobook.

  8. 436

    From Oak Tree Comics to Concert Ticket Controversy

    On today's episode, we talk about Live Nation being found guilty of ticket monopoly, comics and steamy audiobook voice actors at the L.A. Times Festival of Books, and the National Archives' Freedom Plane goes on tour. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  9. 435

    From Dolores Huerta Mural to Armenian History Month

    On today's show, we talked to the artist behind Dolores Huerta's mural, celebrated Armenian culture, and we also talked to journalists behind the award winning investigative piece "The Poisonous Lead Trade." All that and more, From Where We Are.

  10. 434

    From Space Travel to High Tariffs

    On today's show, we follow the Artemis II mission to the Moon, check in on the LA28 and World Cup ticket drops, the quality of the world-famous Hershey's Chocolate, and talk to Live From the Halo guest, Sophia Condon. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  11. 433

    From Skid Row to the Supreme Court.

    On today's show, we discuss Arab American heritage month, the possible end to birthright citizenship, the current state of NPR, and a Teen Summit.All that and more, From Where We Are.

  12. 432

    From Farm Worker’s Day to Birthright Citizenship

    On today’s show, we went to Boyle Heights, where local residents and activists shared what the renaming means to them, USC political student orgs help students get more involved in politics, and sat down with UC Davis professor of immigration law, Kevin Johnson, about what SCOTUS is being asked to weigh in on the case of ending birthright citizenship. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  13. 431

    From USC Pro Day to Spring Break Planning

    On today's show, we discuss USC athletes putting their game faces on for Pro Day, Spring Break plans, how USC students are reacting to the FBI's California bomb threat warning, and we jam out with our Live From the Halo guest, Off Peak. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  14. 430

    From Bad Bunny to Bad Weather

    On today's show, we discuss the success and message of Bad Bunny, a fixture of the LA community expanding, extreme weather, and Kai Trump's trip to Erewhon. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  15. 429

    From USC’s antisemitism report card to immigration arrests slowing down

     On today’s show, USC got an A for strengthening antisemitism policies by the Anti-Defamation League, we speak with the dean from USC’s Gould School of Law on what students need to know about free speech, and speak with the Immigration Program Director at CLUE on whether immigration arrests have slowed down in Los Angeles.All that and more, From Where We Are.

  16. 428

    From the LA Marathon to Santa Ana Winds

    On today's show, we visit the opening ceremony of USC's newest community pharmacy, dive into the complexities of the way news is spread during current world crises, get ready for the LA Marathon and sit down with Live From the Halo performer Jordyn Diew. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  17. 427

    From California to the Middle East

    On today's show, we discuss the conflict in Iran and its consequences, the effect of conflict on multinational sporting events, and California's 275th anniversary of statehood,All that and more.From Where We Are

  18. 426

    From High Gas Prices to the Legality Behind the U.S.-Iran War

    On today’s show, we speak with commuters about the rise in gas prices, a Venezuelan expert talks about the possibilities of government transition in the country, and discuss the presidential war authority following the U.S. attack on Iran.

  19. 425

    From international conflict to total eclipses

    On today's show, we talk about war in the Middle East and various reactions from the Los Angeles community. John Mayer arrives to campus. A blood moon arrives in the sky early tomorrow morning. And mosquito season is gearing up... All that and more, From Where We Are.

  20. 424

    From Where We Are: The Black History Month Special

    On today's show, reporters describe the scene at this year's NAACP Image Awards, a Black educator speaks on the importance of keeping history alive, and our hosts dish out hot takes related to the Black experience. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  21. 423

    From Iran to the State of the Union Address | February 25, 2026

    On today's show, we discuss lawsuits over protests, an incident off the coast of Cuba, AI in defense, an FBI led search in LA, a Shakespeare play at USC, an active shooter preparedness exercise with DPS, the current state of Iran, the war in Ukraine, and the State of the Union Address. All that and more, From Where We Are

  22. 422

    From USC Keck Nurses strike to lack of U.S. Immigration Judges

    On today’s show, USC Keck nurses continue their strike over employment healthcare plans, Daily Trojan updates their AI policy after receiving AI-generated articles, and we sit down with Vice President of the National Association of Immigration Judges Jeremiah Johnson to talk about how the firing of judges are affecting the immigration process.

  23. 421

    From Tundras to Tropics

    On today's show, we talk travel around America, from Mexico's security advisory to those stuck on the East Coast in Tundra-like conditions.

  24. 420

    From LAUSD layoffs to SoCal Museums Free-for-All

    On today's show, we cover LAUSD's recent layoffs, go over some of the local free museums this weekend, talk about accountability amid Epstein updates, and sit down with Suede Avery for Live From the Halo. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  25. 419

    From Bernie Sanders to Theater Restoration

    On today's show, Bernie Sanders speaks to LA crowd, an Epstein survivor tells all, and Highland Theater receives gets restored. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  26. 418

    From Jesse Jackson's legacy to ICE detentions

    On today's show, USC students celebrate Lunar New Year, civil rights groups propose a new California legislation, and we sit down with law professors Kevin Johnson and Bill Ong Hing to talk about the people in ICE detentions.

  27. 417

    From Valentine's Day to Political Fatigue

    On today's show, USC students share their plans for Valentine's Day, we touch on the mental turmoil that comes with constantly reading negative political headlines, the women's club hockey team speak about the impact of Team USA's sweep against Canada at the Winter Olympics, and we sit down with rock artist ZIGGY SIX.

  28. 416

    From Wildfires to Wildlife in LA

    On today's show we talk about an ICE protest at Target, a grey wolf spotting in LA, and USC professors rebuilding after wildfires. All that and more on From Where We Are.

  29. 415

    From USC's Presidential Debate of the Address to LA's Rainy Weather

    On today's show, we spoke to USC President Beong-Soo Kim after his State of University Address, we spoke with small businesses impacted by the ICE raids in Huntington Park, and dice into campaigns of USG's presidential candidates. All that and more, From Where We Are.

  30. 414

    From the Superbowl to Sunset Boulevard

    On today's show, we head to Sunset Boulevard to speak to Kaiser healthcare workers, before stopping for a bite at Villa's Tacos.

  31. 413

    From Issa Rae to Super Bowl Betting

    On today's show, we stop by the annual USC Career Fair, get ready for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, preview 'An Evening with Issa Rae', and dive into Super Bowl sports betting.

  32. 412

    From Cadavers to LAUSD Protests

    On Today's Show, we talk about Union del Barrio's ICE Perspective, the Washington Post layoffs, and a groundbreaking Annenberg Media investigative piece.All that and more, From Where We Are.

  33. 411

    From Bad Bunny to Immigration Reporting

    On today’s show we talk about how Bad Bunny takes over the week with Grammy wins and Superbowl performance, USC Center for Political Future director discusses the 2026 midterm elections, and immigration reporting tips.

  34. 410

    From Angel Trees to Christmas Songs

    On the last show of the semester, we hear about Dutch Bro's Holiday drinks, dive into the Angel Trees tradition, stop by USC religious centers bringing holiday cheer to campus, and sit down with this semester's last LFTH artist Hannah Norman. All that and more From Where We Are.

  35. 409

    From Sociology to Music

    On today's show, we talk about village vendors, the new immigration law proposed by the Trump administration, and Apple Music Replay.All that and more From Where We Are.

  36. 408

    From Sociology to Music

    On today's show, we talk about village vendors, the new immigration law proposed by the Trump administration, and Apple Music Replay.All that and more From Where We Are.

  37. 407

    From Giving Tuesday to Spotify Wrapped

    On today's show, we make Spotify Wrapped predictions, investigate AI in healthcare, and celebrate a USC alumna on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.

  38. 406

    From FDA to rage bait

    On today's show, we cover the U.S. halting asylum requests, LAUSD's enrollment drop amid immigration raids, and Oxford choosing "rage bait" as its word of the year.

  39. 405

    From Black Friday Scams to Mrs. Universe Chaos

    On today's show, we hear about Black Friday scams, student voices on where the Conquest tradition stand, this holiday season's movie premieres, government website changes, insight into the chaotic Mrs. Universe competition and we sit down with this week's LFTH artist Rachel Barton.

  40. 404

    From the Paralympics to International Journalist Day

    On today’s show, we talk about the federal hemp ban, raising cost in fast food, and the Epstein files. All that and more From Where We Are.

  41. 403

    From Warschaw to Witches

    On today’s show, we talk about the Warschaw Conference, Dodgers Thanksgiving, and Wicked: For Good.

  42. 402

    From Waymo to AI Ethics

    On today’s show, we cover Waymo's approval to operate on Los Angeles freeways, seven detainees suing ICE over alleged inhumane conditions at a California detention facility, and a new study examining data centers in California.All that and more From Where We Are.

  43. 401

    From USC Homecoming to Holiday Festivities

    On today's show, we preview tonight's annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Ceremony, look forward to Alumni weekend, recap the longest ever government shutdown, and premiere our third episode of this season's Live From the Halo.

  44. 400

    LA volunteers plant fire-resistant trees across South LA

    In an effort to rebuild and strengthen communities after last year’s wildfires, volunteers planted fire-resistant trees across South LA. The program, run by SoCal Gas, the LA Kings, and the LA Conservation Corps, also offers young adult corps members job training and certifications.

  45. 399

    USC honors veterans and military families with campus celebration

    USC hosted a Veterans Day event at Tommy’s Place to recognize veterans, ROTC students, and military-affiliated families on campus. Provost Andrew Guzman and student veterans reflected on the importance of honoring those who serve and supporting their transition beyond active duty.

  46. 398

    President Trump named in newly released Jeffrey Epstein correspondence

    Emails released today from Epstein’s estate mention President Trump and include claims he knew about Epstein’s victims. The documents, part of a bipartisan release of more than 20,000 files, are prompting debate over transparency, accountability, and how the public interprets the revelations.

  47. 397

    Teen vaping addiction climbs as new products target youth

    In an effort to rebuild and strengthen communities after last year’s wildfires, volunteers planted fire-resistant trees across South LA. The program, run by SoCal Gas, the LA Kings, and the LA Conservation Corps, also offers young adult corps members job training and certifications.

  48. 396

    From Veteran's Day to Teen Smoking

    On today’s show, we discuss Trump's alleged ties to the Epstein files, a tree planting initiative in South LA, and celebrate Veterans Day.All that and more From Where We Are.

  49. 395

    From Government Shutdown to Sports Scandal

    On today’s show, we discuss the Senate deal to reopen the government, the Supreme Court’s rejection of an effort to overturn same-sex marriage, and MLB pitchers indicted on charges linked to sports betting.All that and more, From Where We Are.

  50. 394

    From Sweetgreen's Innovation to Pelosi's Retirement

    On today's show, we explore Sweetgreen's new robot staff, hear from parents on campus, get student reactions to nationwide flight cancellation chaos, speak with IGNITE's CEO about Nancy Pelosi's retirement, and sit down with this season's second Live From the Halo performer, Sawyer Rabin.

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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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