Impact

USC Impact is an award-winning documentary series produced by students at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Students tackle a host of in-depth topics, both at the local and international level, with journalism and integrity at their core. The series has a weekly broadcast on Spectrum News 1 Network, on Sundays at 11 am, 4 pm and 9 pm.

Farm to Table: How locally grown produce gives us a look back at how we used to source our food

See how an LA restaurant sources their produce locally from a backyard farm in Brentwood.

By Twesha Dikshit and USC Impact●

Little Tokyo

Amidst racism towards members of the APISA community and financial challenges brought by the pandemic, two small business owners in Little Tokyo share how they carry on their multi-generational legacies.

By USC Impact and Beatrice Xinran Gao●

Go-Going through Generations

Meet two Los Angeles natives who find purpose in the art of Go-Go dancing.

By Sasha Urban and USC Impact●

Freak Show

Come into the church of the modern day Freak Show, where Tuesday Thomas makes one laugh and embrace their inner freak.

By Angie Stroud and USC Impact●

Operation Vintage Guitars: Two Music Store Owners Tell their Stories

Two vintage guitar store owners share their love and experience meticulously breathing life back into guitars

By Sumner Bradley and USC Impact●

Five underground musicians relay their musings through 808s and synths

All under one roof and letting the creative juices flow, meet four emo rappers and a guy named Spookybands.

By Mia Ross and USC Impact●

Watch ‘Crisis and Campaign’ as community leaders in Southern California fight environmental issues

Quality of air in Commerce & Paramount has led to health complications and local leaders are struggling to find solutions.

By Mallika Singh●

Mountain lions call L.A. home but their future is at risk

Watch "Wild Life City" now!

By USC Impact●

Dive into the diverse experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals navigating online dating apps.

Watch 'Digital Bathhouse' now!

By USC Impact and Abbey Martichenko●

Can surfing be considered an addiction?

For this Southern California resident, surfing is much more than a sport.

By Meagan Burke and USC Impact●

Kelp: An alternate fossil fuel found deep in the ocean

Meet a team of scientists helping the U.S. and the world move away from fossil fuels

By Mallika Singh●

Learn how produced water from oil extraction is a possible resource to support farmers in the Central Valley, where drought-stricken conditions have put pressure on precious water resources.

Watch 'Oil In Eden' now!

By USC Impact and Jonathan Horwitz●

Take a dip and follow a group of world-record holding free divers as they push themselves to uncharted depths.

Watch “Breathtaking” now!

By Savannah Welch and USC Impact●

Student parents in the United States faced huge challenges this pandemic

Watch 'A Balancing Act' to know student parents' struggle and how they coped

By Vaishnavi Vasudevan●

Meet the Asian American community as they experience hate crimes during the Covid-19 pandemic

Get personal insights from the community and learn about the history of Asian discrimination

By Mallika Singh●