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September 25 · 1 min
Judge orders Trump to allow media access
A judge ruled that outlets recently banned from the White House are being given their press badges back. Emma Moccia has the story.
September 25 · 1 min
USC-Navy cadaver contract ends
As of today, the USC Keck School of Medicine is ending its cadaver contract with the U.S. Navy for medical training using donated bodies. The medical school shared these details with Annenberg Media in an emailed statement. Marina Yazbek has the story.
September 24 · 1 min
Blood Drive
At USC today, students were able to get flu shots at a tent in the farmer's market -- and donate blood during a mobile drive in the Village. Hawa Yusuf reports on how bringing these services to directly students on campus can make it easier for them to take part.
September 24 · 2 min
Stevie Wonder Tribute Show
Bovard Auditorium will host a one-night-only concert on Thursday honoring the legacy of Stevie Wonder.
September 24 · 2 min
Surrogacy Standoff
The Supreme Court declined to hear a case Tuesday to pause a California ruling that named a couple the legal parents of the baby born to their surrogate.
September 24 · 1 min
Trump's "Superintelligence"
President Trump said at the U.N. that he wants to rename AI to "superintelligence."
September 24 · 1 min
Ole Miss Student Deaths
The recent deaths of two students at the University of Mississippi has lead to nationwide drug safety concerns. At USC, students reflect on the importance of drug safety and overdose prevention in their community.
September 24 · 3 min
Global AI Regulation
Countries around the world are debating who should keep AI in check, and not everyone agrees. This week a group on nations made a push for global oversight of AI, but some of the world's biggest AI powers stayed on the sidelines. We sit down with guest Elizabeth Rothman to discuss where global AI regulation is headed.
September 23 · 3 min
School of Cinematic Arts community voices concern over Paramount merger
The final major legal hurdle for the merger plans between Paramount and Warner Bros. was resolved yesterday following California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s disclosure of a proposed settlement. The deal is expected to close imminently. Actors and entertainment workers who oppose the settlement protested today in front of Paramount Pictures’ studio in Hollywood. Dymond Walker discusses the merger and how it’ll affect USC’s film school.
September 23 · 2 min
Board of Supervisors announces new plan to address homelessness
The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors held a public hearing this morning on an updated plan for the County's Department of Homeless Services and Housing, The department officially launched on January 1, 2026. Jazmine Ramirez has the story.
September 23 · 3 min
Lucas Museum finally opens its doors
After over eight years of construction, George Lucas's Museum of Narrative Art finally opened its doors to the public. The billion-dollar institution sits right outside of USC. Miranda Huang went to the grand opening to talk to the first visitors.
September 23 · 3 min
CPF welcomes a new director, 6 fellows
Change is coming to USC's Center for the Political Future. The Dornsife-based center fosters bipartisan dialogue, research, and they offer scholarships for students to pursue careers in civic engagement. It has announced a new director and six fellows. Bryn Hogan has more on what's next for the CPF.
September 23 · 6 min
Let's meet our LA city council candidates; first up Jose Ugarte
The LA City Council seat for District 9 is up for grabs. District 9 happens to encompass the U-S-C campus, along with Historic South Central, and parts of South Park in Downtown LA. Jose Ugarte and Estuardo Mazariegos are running for the seat. In a two-part series, we’ll be interviewing both candidates to get a sense of how each plans to work with U-S-C and the South Central community. Today we sat down with Jose Ugarte right here in Studio B. Ugarte is a long-time South Central resident, as I mentioned, and LA city government council aide. He began his political career organizing for the LA County Federation of Labor, and went on to work for President Obama’s Nevada campaign. He recently ended his role as Curren Price’s Deputy Chief of Staff. Ugarte helped establish LAPD’s Community Safety Partnership Program, encouraging police-community collaboration in South Park. He’s also worked on development projects such as the Coliseum's renovation and the new Lucas Narrative Museum of Art. Maya Bashawaty has the story.
September 22 · 2 min
Governor Newsom signs 13 new voting bills
On Saturday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 bills that would increase protections for California mail-in voters. How will this affect voting for Californians?
September 22 · 3 min
White House reporter bans
Last Friday, President Trump banned three media outlets from accessing the White House: CNN, Politico, and MS Now, formerly known as MSNBC. Those outlets have since filed suit; meanwhile major TV networks have decided to stand with CNN. What does this mean for the future of the White House press corps – and press freedom in general?
September 18 · 3 min
USC Fischer Museum opens Paul R. Williams exhibit
The USC Fischer Museum of Art has a new exhibit that highlights the work of LA architect Paul Revere Williams. The 20th century architect is known for his work not only on celebrity homes, but on affordable housing for Angelenos. Raven Ashmon has the story.
September 18 · 1 min
Could a documentary earn a "Best Picture" nomination?
At the prestigious Telluride film festival in Colorado, A24 debuted a surprise documentary called “You Can See Everything.” The Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim film follows convicted fraudster and entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes during her final days of freedom before her 11 year prison sentence. The teaser captures a cryptic conversation between Fielder and Holmes in 2022, her first interview in a decade. Jackson Sneeringer has the story.
September 18 · 12 min
El Salvador TPS and a deportee
We sit down with Annenberg Media Reporter Gian Marco Velasquez to hear about his exclusive interview with a self-deportee.
September 18 · 3 min
Trump support for Ireland unification sparks controversy
For the first time since the 1998 Good Friday agreement, a U.S. president has shown support for a unified Ireland. His recent comments have struck a chord with U.K. and Irish politicians who agree Trump does not know what the heck he's talking about. Liam Wady has the story.
September 18 · 2 min
LAHSA changes bring USC uncertainty
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, better known as LAHSA, will not be reapplying to be the lead on the Los Angeles homeless count. The last ten years they partnered with USC's social work school. Where does that leave the University?

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