Media Highlights

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.

Forbes
Elon Musk Isn't Stopping Misinformation, He's Helped Spread It
July 31, 2024

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in a story about Elon Musk, politics and the spread of misinformation.

Glamour
How to Read Political News the Right Way, According to Misinformation Experts
July 31, 2024

Associate Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Laura E. Davis was quoted in an article on tips for consuming political news amidst misinformation. 

Spectrum News 1
Harris, Trump debut dueling ads as campaigns sharpen messages
July 30, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was interviewed for a story on new campaign ads from the Trump and Harris campaigns. 

Spectrum News 1
Harris, Trump debut dueling ads as campaigns sharpen messages
July 30, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was interviewed on Spectrum News 1 about the presidential race and ad buys.

The Los Angeles Times
California's news industry is shrinking while misinformation spreads. Here's what the numbers tell us
July 24, 2024

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Gabriel Kahn was quoted in an article about the state of California's news industry.

Pages