Annenberg Radio

On the last show of the semester, we hear about Dutch Bro’s holiday drinks, dive into the Angel Tree 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.

Social media posts have boosted Angel Tree donations this Christmas.

Christmas music may not follow strict rules, but its sound is unmistakable. USC music students explain how certain chords, orchestral styles, and gospel influences shaped the holiday soundtrack we hear every winter.

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.

On today’s final segment of Global Campus, Susan Nyirenda spoke with Michael Torto, a Harvard graduate, college essay coach, and content creator. Torto leads a discussion on how sociology is a lens that can helps us understand the world we live in through unexpected ways, like rap lyrics.

The USC Village is a tough market for new vendors, with affordability and fluctuating student traffic shaping which businesses thrive and which fold.

The micro-businesses operated by street vendors are a lifeline for their families and their communities. They contribute to the local economy and help keep other businesses afloat.

Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Rewind are back, sparking conversations across USC about platform loyalty, sound quality, and artist pay. Students share their opinions on what each service gets right, and where both fall short.

Following the shooting that involving an Afghan immigrant, the U.S. halts green card approvals from 19 countries, raising concerns about immigration policy and affected communities.

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. All that and more, From Where We Are.

As USC gears up for finals, students share concerns about burnout, last-minute workloads, and whether campus support systems are reaching those who need them most.

On this Giving Tuesday, the LA Regional Food Bank is thanking an anonymous donor offering a $200 thousand match. The support comes after a tough year marked by fires and a government shutdown that left many families relying on food assistance.

While AI promises efficiency in healthcare, experts caution that biased training data can worsen existing disparities. Experts urge hospitals and patients to remain aware of how algorithms influence care.

In Boyle Heights, the iconic deli Los Cinco Puntos is already weeks into its holiday tamale production. They expect to crank out about three thousand dozen this season. Owner Stephen Sotelo, whose parents founded the shop in 1967, says tamales remain a cherished symbol of home in the Latino community.

USC Annenberg alumna Tyrah Majors has just been placed on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. Majors discusses how her experience as a student in the media center helped prepare her for her career.