From Hackathons to Fashion Cons
On today’s show, we discuss who will take the lead in the annual L.A. homeless count, a brand new terminal at the Hollywood Burbank Airport, and voter protection ahead of the midterm elections.
From Iowa to Hangul Day
On today’s show, we take a look at extreme heat in Los Angeles, a failed execution in Tennessee, and a new AI-focused project from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
USC Marshall researchers study ‘nutrition labels’ for AI
The project, called ImpactBench, is an open benchmark that measures AI’s impact on human well-being.
From Surplus to Provost
On today’s show, we discuss new immigration enforcement laws in California, a new AI website launched by the White House, and the state of USC football.
From Student Health to Surrogacy
On today’s show, we discuss how students can stay safe in the wake of student deaths at Ole Miss, the state of global AI regulations, and a Stevie Wonder tribute show at Bovard Auditorium. All that and more, From Where We Are.
From AI Risk to Freak March
On today’s show, we talk about President Trump calling AI risk a ‘hoax,’ Freak March at USC, a tribute to Dolly Parton, Mexican Independence Day, and two data center bills on Gavin Newsom’s desk.
USC Marshall appoints Kimon Drakopoulos as vice dean of AI initiatives
Drakopoulos, who has worked at USC on and off since 2016, co-founded USC’s first-ever AI for business program.
In this South L.A. community, it’s a long road to clean streets
Illegal dumping and encampments persist near 61st Street Elementary, but community advocacy brings progress towards cleaner streets.
USC film production sparks controversy after filming on campus with swastika symbol
A USC film student displayed an offensive flag while filming on USC’s campus late Monday night.
Faculty continues unionization efforts as ballots are mailed out despite university opposition
Ballots will be counted on May 18 by the National Labor Relations Board.
Gray to Green: How an L.A. nonprofit is repurposing an oil drill site in South L.A.
Half a mile from USC, this community has a vision for a former neighborhood drill site.
LAUSD strike narrowly avoided
The three major public school unions were able to negotiate agreements as a coalition, preventing school closures for nearly 400,000 students and their families.
Southern California’s own Victor Glover will become the first Black person to reach the moon
Artemis II officially launched on Wednesday and is planned to land the first Black astronaut around the moon.
‘Rebuilding America:’ Facing Polarization Face-to-Face
What will it take for us to regain the courage to talk with one another about important issues facing our democracy?
USC Mock Trial sweeps regionals
Winning regionals is one more step toward nationals.