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Jason George & Todd Grinnell Take A Page From Norman Lear’s Book, Unpacking Systemic Racism In Video From Hollywood Health & Society — Watch
September 11, 2024

A new video from the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center’s Hollywood Health & Society program unpacking systemic racism with Jason George and Todd Grinnell was featured. 

The Hollywood Reporter
DEI Departments May Be Closing, But These 40 Hollywood Heavyweights Are Still Agitating for Change
September 11, 2024

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was mentioned in a story about increasing inclusion in the industry despite economic and social headwinds.

The Hollywood Reporter
Abortion Storylines on TV Impact Viewers “Across All Political Leanings,” Study Finds
August 30, 2024

A new study from the USC Annenberg Norman Lear Center in collaboration with UC San Francisco’s Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health program was featured and analyzed.

Spectrum News 1 SoCal
Harris and Walz give first interview of presidential campaign
August 29, 2024

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Christina Bellantoni was interviewed about Kamala Harris’ first interview as the Democratic nominee for President. 

Spectrum News 1 SoCal
Decision 2024: Young voters
August 29, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was interviewed about Gen Z voters’ preferences and influence in the November election.

CalMatters
From inmate release to immigrant home-buying aid, California bills spur end-of-session fireworks
August 29, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted on the difficulty in passing bills with elections around the corner. 

CalMatters
California goes to the Democratic convention: 3 things to watch for
August 19, 2024

University Professor of Communication and Annenberg Family Chair in Communication Leadership Geoffrey Cowan was quoted in a story previewing the Democratic National Convention.

NBC Los Angeles
NewsConference: Looking into the DNC and Harris' surge in the numbers
August 18, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was interviewed about the Democratic National Convention.

Associated Press
They look like — and link to — real news articles. But they’re actually ads from the Harris campaign
August 16, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was interviewed about Vice President Kamala Harris’ ad campaigns.

Forbes
By Invading Kursk Ukraine Is Winning More Than Russian Territory
August 14, 2024

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in a story about how Ukraine’s attacks inside Russia may boost public sentiment toward the former.

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