From California to the Middle East
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.
USC students with ties to the Middle East face fear, uncertainty after U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran
As retaliation spreads across the Gulf states, Iran and Cyprus, students with regional ties are worried for their families’ safety.
Trump administration’s global tariffs may increase financial pressure on L.A. residents
Recent tariffs, businesses say, are causing them to raise their prices.
From LAUSD Raid to State of the Union Address
On today’s show, we discuss lawsuits over protests, an incident off the coast of Cuba, AI in defense, FBI raid of Superintendent Carvalho, 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.
FBI raids LAUSD superintendent’s office and home
L.A. Unified School District superintendent Alberto Carvalho made headlines this morning when his office at LAUSD headquarters and San Pedro home were raided by the FBI.
From Bernie Sanders to Theatre Restoration
On today’s show, Bernie Sanders speaks to LA crowd, an Epstein survivor tells all, and Highland Theater receives gets restored.
Will wolves ever make it back to Southern California?
A lone wolf’s long journey to L.A.
From Cadavers to LAUSD Protests
On Today’s Show, we talk about Union del Barrio’s ICE Perspective, the Washington Post layoffs, and a groundbreaking Annenberg Media investigative piece.
Dornsife begins new academic advising model
Following layoffs and restructuring in the fall semester, Dornsife will now advise students in different major “clusters” using teams of advisors.
What does the Israel-Hamas peace deal actually entail?
After President Trump signed what he called a “historic” Gaza peace deal, experts say agreement is far from complete.
Debunking conversion therapy: a conversation with Gerald Davison
Yesterday the Supreme Court heard a case on Colorado’s conversion therapy ban. Lizzy Liautaud spoke with Gerald Davison, who was once a conversion therapist himself. Davison recognized before many other psychologists that the practice does not work, and has spent most of his career advocating for compassionate care that embraces diversity.
Legacy admissions to continue at USC
A year ago Gov. Newsom signed legislation to ban legacy admissions, but there are loopholes.
USC Keck Medicine and School of Medicine lay off 89 employees
Keck Hospital alone let go of 45 employees, citing university budget cuts.
Bridging AI and Neuroscience: USC-Chen Institute Frontiers Forum returns
USC sparked conversation about AI’s role in the medical field at the third annual Frontiers Forum.
Federal agents detain day laborers at a Pomona Home Depot
On Tuesday morning immigration enforcement agents raided a Home Depot parking lot where the day laborers were seeking work.