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From Where We Are

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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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May 4, 2026

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Episodes

From Graduation to Summer Vacation 04.05.2026

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.

From Genetic Testing to Finals De-stessors 29.04.2026

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.

ARN live coverage from the Festival of Books at noon on Sunday 20.04.2026

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.

ARN live coverage from the Festival of Books at 11 a.m. on Sunday 20.04.2026

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.

ARN live coverage from the Festival of Books at 3 p.m. on Saturday 20.04.2026

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.

ARN live coverage from the Festival of Books at 11 a.m. on Saturday 20.04.2026

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.

From Oak Tree Comics to Concert Ticket Controversy 17.04.2026

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.

From Dolores Huerta Mural to Armenian History Month 08.04.2026

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.

From Space Travel to High Tariffs 03.04.2026

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.

From Skid Row to the Supreme Court. 02.04.2026

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.

From Farm Worker’s Day to Birthright Citizenship 01.04.2026

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.

From USC Pro Day to Spring Break Planning 13.03.2026

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.

From Bad Bunny to Bad Weather 12.03.2026

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.

From USC’s antisemitism report card to immigration arrests slowing down 11.03.2026

 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.

From the LA Marathon to Santa Ana Winds 06.03.2026

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.

From California to the Middle East 05.03.2026

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

From High Gas Prices to the Legality Behind the U.S.-Iran War 04.03.2026

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.

From international conflict to total eclipses 03.03.2026

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.

From Where We Are: The Black History Month Special 27.02.2026

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.

From Iran to the State of the Union Address | February 25, 2026 26.02.2026

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

From USC Keck Nurses strike to lack of U.S. Immigration Judges 25.02.2026

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.

From Tundras to Tropics 24.02.2026

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.

From LAUSD layoffs to SoCal Museums Free-for-All 20.02.2026

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.

From Bernie Sanders to Theater Restoration 19.02.2026

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.

From Jesse Jackson's legacy to ICE detentions 18.02.2026

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.

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