Media Highlights

The Los Angeles Times
With Harris down, Newsom’s political stock rises again in California and beyond
November 6, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in a story exploring how California Governor Gavin Newsom's political standing has risen following Vice President Kamala Harris' loss in the 2024 presidential election. 

Fox 11 Los Angeles
Election 2024: What early results tell us
November 5, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was interviewed about the early ballot results for the 2024 presidential election. 

Los Angeles Times
Democrat Adam Schiff wins California’s U.S. Senate race
November 5, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted about the competitive 2024 California Senate race and what Adam Schiff’s win means for the state of California. 

Los Angeles Times
‘The primary was the election.’ California’s sleepy Senate race is almost over
November 4, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article on how California's 2024 Senate race, despite the state's political significance, has largely flown under the radar, with much of the election's outcome already decided in the primary. 

Los Angeles Times
Why Republicans are expected to take control of the Senate
November 4, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article about how control of the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election is expected to depend on a series of closely contested races, particularly in battleground states where both parties are vying for critical seats. 

BBC
What can we expect from US elections?
November 4, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was quoted about the total advertising campaign spend for Donald Trump and Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election. 

Los Angeles Times
How do you register new voters? This group is using regional Mexican music
November 4, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article discussing a collaboration between musical acts in the Latinx community, including influential figures like Chiquis Rivera, and the popular regional Mexican band Eslabón Armado, to encourage voter registration and participation in the 2024 election, through the organization Grita. Canta. Vota.

Forbes
Social Media Declares Presidential Race Winner—Should You Believe It?
November 1, 2024

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article discussing the reliability of social media platforms being used to predict outcomes in the presidential race. 

The Guardian
US election answers the question: how do you spend a billion dollars?
November 1, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was quoted in an article about record-high campaign spending in the 2024 election, highlighting the escalating financial stakes.

The Orange County Register
California voters receive mailers tracking when they voted. How private is your information?
October 31, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article about recent mailers sent to California voters that track when they voted, raising concerns about the privacy of voter information. 

LAist
Police unions, real estate interests spend big to support Hochman, oust Gascón in DA race
October 31, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in a article on the political campaign funding dynamics in the race for Los Angeles County District Attorney. 

TheWrap
Few Films Tackle Reproductive Health, USC Annenberg Study Finds — ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Leads the Handful That Do
October 30, 2024

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted about a USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study that reveals that reproductive health, particularly abortion, is underrepresented in film, with many portrayals lacking nuance.

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