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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.

Looking for a way to see all the cool hotspots of LA? Well lace up those shoes and hit the road because there's no time for walkin' this weekend as the LA Marathon comes to town. The route goes through neighborhoods such as Echo Park, Silverlake, Hollywood, and more.

Make sure to bundle up and stay grounded this weekend as the Santa Ana winds are expected to hit Southern California. The high possibility of power outages and downed trees has led to a high wind advisory throughout the region.

Former USC basketball player Destiny Littleton has returned home after being caught in the conflict in Israel while playing professionally in Jerusalem. Her story, shared through social media, highlights both the human impact of the war and the growing concerns about misinformation online.

South Los Angeles is one of many communities which lack pharmacies and medical aid. In other words a pharmacy desert. Today, a new oasis opened for preview called the USC Pharmacy. It's run by USC and the university intends to help the community with their health, and also with their education.

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.

As the U.S. ramps up military actions in Iran and keeps a close eye on Venezuela, experts and locals are asking how global conflicts could affect the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

On this episode of Global Campus, ARN producer Carl Massad sat down with Steven Lamy, a professor Emeritus of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California, to talk about the U.S.’s conduct in the Iran war and its effect on the U.S. as a brand in the world.

Following U.S. and Israeli missile strikes on Iran, tourists and Americans living nearby scramble to leave. Airports hit, flights canceled, and missile alerts raise fears, as officials coordinate evacuations across the region.

As California marks 175 years in the Union, USC experts and students gathered to discuss the state’s political and economic future. From the influence of special interests to the power of voter engagement, the panel explored whether the Golden State is at a crossroads—and what comes next.

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.

Gas prices across California are rising in the days following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, with the national average up 11 cents, according to AAA. Analysts say disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz — a key global oil route — could push prices even higher, adding pressure to an already costly commute for Los Angeles drivers.

USC’s Afro-Latin American Jazz Ensemble performed Monday night at the Carson TV Center, playing Afro-Cuban and salsa standards for a crowd of about 100. By the end of the show, students were out of their seats and dancing in the aisles.

The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran this past weekend are sparking debate over presidential war powers. Experts say Trump can act as commander-in-chief, but only Congress can declare war—a tension seen in previous U.S. conflicts.

It’s been two months since the U.S. arrested Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, and Venezuela’s future remains uncertain. Political tensions, legal battles, and questions about leadership, oil exports, and reforms continue to dominate headlines.