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On this episode of Film Frequency, former Proximity Media intern Ethan Huang sat down with “Sinners” producer Sev Ohanian to discuss Ryan Coogler’s latest film.

On April 23, the Women's Health Initiative learned that contracts for its regional offices will be terminated in September. The headquarters will shut down in January 2026. Nicholas Corral spoke with Marlena Fejzo, an assistant professor at the Keck School who spoke at the White House Conference on Women's Health Research in December.

"Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler, has been a smash hit among audiences and critics alike... with over 63 million dollars at the box office globally, it has been drawing fans to watch it in everything from IMAX to 70 millimeter format. But in today's industry, how much does it need to make to turn a profit? Olivia Giangeruso has the story.

What would have been a normal day waiting for work turned into a worst-case scenario for more than a dozen day laborers who were detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers outside of a Home Depot in Pomona. Lizzy Liautaud has the story.

Around 100 people rallied in Downtown Los Angeles this afternoon to call for the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was wrongly deported and sent to an El Salvador prison by the Trump administration. John Millsap has the story.

On a busy street in South Los Angeles stands a jungle of greenery: Avalon Nursery & Ceramics. In this sound portrait we’ll hear from owner Maria Luz Lopez who opened it 37 years ago, and her granddaughter Carolyna Ramirez, who joined her more recently. They’ve seen the city change, but the nursery has stayed strong.

The death of Pope Francis was announced yesterday morning by the Vatican church in Rome. With his passing began a series of rites and rituals that accompany the passing of a roman catholic pope, and the eventual selection of a new pope. Anna Fregene has the story.

Join From Where We Are as we discuss the death of Pope Francis, the return of measles, and Karen Bass' State of the City address.

Pope Francis died this morning at age 88 from a stroke and heart failure. Sierra Namvari with the story on how the world is mourning and paying tribute to the leader of the Catholic Church.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of the City address today, outlining her priorities for Los Angeles. Kim Ly with the story.

That's a wrap on Coachella 2025! USC students spent the past two weekends in the desert "bumpin' that" to sets from stars like Charli XCX and Green Day.

The United States is experiencing the second-worst measles outbreak in more than two decades. As cases climb across the country, doctors are encouraging people to protect themselves from the disease. Justin Ha has the story.

Summer is around the corner and that means road trips! Katie Havens recently made a road trip to San Diego to check out Balboa Park's landmark Botanical Building. The historic indoor garden was under renovation for three years; it re-opened a few months ago.

This week Harvard University refused to bow to demands from President Trump, including that the school discontinue DEI programs. The Trump administration has retaliated, taking away federal funding and threatening Harvard's tax-exempt status. Katherine Contreras Hernandez has the latest on this ongoing battle.

Our next story goes back thirty years. Lawyers returned to the courtroom today for the resentencing trial of the Menendez Brothers. Emily Cao has the story.

Only 5% of the ocean has been discovered, but new discoveries are being made everyday. You will never believe what was found. Katie VanArnam has the story.

USC has long been known for its beautiful campus, but has bordered on infamous when it comes to campus safety. We checked in with students to see how safe they really feel in and around campus. Lalou Ratsimihah has the story.

On this episode of Film Frequency, producer Ethan Huang discusses ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ chicken jockeys, and the secret to making a good video game adaptation.

On this episode of Film Frequency, we are joined by Annenberg Media’s Casey Loving, who breaks down the history of the Cannes Film Festival and what to expect from the 2025 lineup.

On this episode of Film Frequency, we discuss Val Kilmer’s legacy, from “Heat” to “Top Gun.”

On this episode of Film Frequency, we look towards Spring Break as producer Sam Bitman chats about what makes a good airplane move.

In light of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, USC hosted its annual Carefest, focused on educating and supporting students while building community. Olivia Giangeruso has the story.

Our reporter, Lizzy Liautaud, spoke with Professor Niels Frenzen, co-director of the Immigration Clinic at the Gould School of Law.

Since entering the political scene President Donald Trump has had an antagonistic relationship with the press. Now in his second term, Trump has taken the first step to cut funding from public media.

The 2028 Olympics are still a few years away, but here in LA, the build-up has already begun. USC Students and locals weigh in on what it will be like when the biggest sporting event in the world comes to one of the busiest cities.