Media Highlights

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.

Australian Broadcasting Corp.
AI doesn't appear by magic, its impacts on the material world are massive
August 13, 2024

Research Professor of Communication Kate Crawford was interviewed about the climate impact of artificial intelligence.

Los Angeles Times
Hollywood’s ‘epidemic of invisibility’: Study finds regression of representation
August 4, 2024

Findings from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith's report "Inequality in 1,700 Popular Films: Examining Portrayals of Gender, Race/Ethnicity, LGBTQ+ and Disability from 2007 to 2023" were featured in an article on the data and what it means for the film industry. 

Wired
Kamala Harris and the Paradox of Progress
August 2, 2024

Assistant Professor of Communication Marlon Twyman II was quoted in a story about reactions to Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy.

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