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May 4, 2026

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President Trump uses the DOJ to attack political opponents 09.10.2025

President Trump has been using the Justice Department to go after his political enemies. The judicial branch, along with Congress, is expected to keep the executive branch in check, but is the balance of power shifting?

Walkout for Palestine 08.10.2025

Today marks the two year anniversary of Hamas's attack on Israel. The group South Central for Justice in Palestine organized a walkout on campus to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.

National Taco Day 08.10.2025

Happy National Taco Day! Today, Annenberg Media visited Mercado la Paloma, just south of USC, to take in the flavors and aromas.

Doug Emhoff talks today's fraught legal landscapes 08.10.2025

Doug Emhoff is a Distinguished Visiting Professor at the USC Gould School of Law. He is also a partner at Willkie, Farr, and Gallagher. And he was the first-ever Second Gentleman of the United States. Emhoff has been a pioneering figure, stepping into the national spotlight to support his wife, former Vice President, Kamala Harris. He has lived through a whirlwind of history, from the halls of pow...

The Trans Chorus of L.A. transcends gender roles 07.10.2025

Despite ongoing challenges to LGBTQ rights, there’s a group of singers in L.A. that is still spreading joy – the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles. The non-profit is working to transcend gender roles and promote diversity in music.

USC faculty reacts to the Compact for Academic Excellence 07.10.2025

On Friday, the Trump administration offered USC and 8 other universities a "Compact for Academic Excellence." The government is offering these schools federal funding in exchange for adopting more conservative policies, along with tight restrictions on international admissions, tuition, hiring and more. This comes as USC makes cuts to address an over $200 million budget gap. Will USC acc...

Uber and Lyft drivers unionize 07.10.2025

Uber and Lyft drivers in the state of California are now allowed to unionize and negotiate contracts. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the bill into law.

U.S. Supreme Court new term begins 07.10.2025

Today, the Supreme Court returned to the bench for a comprehensive agenda that will handle tariffs, LGBTQ rights and free speech cases. Until decisions are announced, students and the general public wait to feel their effects.

Bari Weiss, CBS's new editor-in-chief 07.10.2025

Bari Weiss will be the new editor-in-chief of CBS News. Paramount CBS's parent company announced on Monday that it acquired Weiss's digital news site, The Free Press, for $150 million in cash and Paramount stock. Weiss had made headlines herself as a critic of legacy media.

Non-engineering students get into A.I 07.10.2025

Non-engineering students get into A.I. Nicholas Lindsey went to an A.I convention and has the story.

University IDF investigation 03.10.2025

A student led investigation into USC uncovered that the university sold dead bodies to the U.S. military to train IDF medical personnel. Joining us is Annenberg Media's investigations editor Reo .

USC compact list 03.10.2025

The White House has sent a list of demands to nine major colleges to sign onto in return for the promise of research funding, visa approvals for international students, and preferential treatment under the tax code. One of these is USC.

International Nonviolence Day 03.10.2025

On this day in 2007, the United Nations marked October 2nd as the international day of nonviolence. While not being an official public holiday, it is a time for people across the world to reflect on global issues and to find common ground amongst a time of turmoil.

Taylor Swift's "The Life of a Showgirl" 03.10.2025

Our Swifties have an exciting weekend ahead. The 14-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift is set to release her first album following the sensational Eras Tour. With only twelve songs on her twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl is the pop-star's smallest album yet, featuring a highly anticipated closing track with Sabrina Carpenter.

National Hispanic Heritage Month events 03.10.2025

The Trump administration's hostility towards immigrant populations has not only affected the DACA program. As fears around ICE raids mount, many celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month face lower attendance or cancellation.

DACA Program under the Trump administration 03.10.2025

The DACA program for young immigrants could soon be open to new applicants for the first time since 2021. DACA allows some undocumented immigrants who were brought here as minors to legally live and work in the U.S. But some people fear that it's unsafe to apply under the Trump administration.

Government Shutdown Impact on Travel 03.10.2025

On October 1st, The United States government officially had a shut down. This resulted in a multitude of impending problems for the American economy and workforce. As the shutdown ensues, travel issues may arise, putting vacations and trips in a jam.

Erased Book Talk: Anna Malaika Tubbs 02.10.2025

New York Times bestseller Anna Malaika Tubbs came to USC Annenberg to discuss her bestselling nonfiction book, "Erased: What American Patriarchy Has Hidden From Us." The book explores how America patriarchy conceals the stories of oppressed communities.

Why Trump’s ‘invasion from within’ rhetoric is raising concerns 02.10.2025

President Trump recently suggested that some of the largest American cities should be used as, quote, "training grounds" for the military. But does he actually have the authority to do that?

Clean Air Day in a very smoggy L.A. 02.10.2025

In honor of California Clean Air day, Annenberg Media spoke with professor Ed Avol, clinical professor at the Keck School of Medicine, to talk about Los Angeles' spot as one of the most polluted cities in the world.

California adopts another law aimed at AI regulation 02.10.2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law this week which attempts to put some initial -- and some would say much needed -- regulation onto Artificial Intelligence.

How the government shutdown may affect higher education 02.10.2025

After Congress failed to pass a budget bill last night, the federal government officially shut down. As federal programs face this lapse in funding, how will higher education be impacted?

The Global Campus - Afua Hirsch 02.10.2025

This week, Judge William J Young ruled against President Trump's policy of incarcerating and deporting foreign individuals over their pro-Palestinian views. He regarded the policy as unconstitutional and as "intentionally" chilling free speech rights around the country. For this week's episode of Global Campus, our producer Carl Massad sat down last week with USC Professor Afua H...

The best way to celebrate International Coffee Day is to down a cup 02.10.2025

It's International Coffee Day! With midterm season coming up, Annenberg Media asked students where they get their coffee fix.

What lies ahead for Voice of America? 01.10.2025

Voice of America historically served countries where the press faces censorship and suppression. Today, it is facing restrictions within the United States. As their operations are cut in America, countries that relied on their broadcasting suffer too.

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