Media Highlights

Yahoo News
What could a world without Twitter look like?
November 19, 2022

Yahoo News spoke with Clinical Professor Karen North on what a world without Twitter under Elon Musk. 

Forbes
No Red Or Blue Wave Despite Social Media Predictions
November 19, 2022

Forbes spoke with Julianna Kirschner, part-time lecturer of communication, about how social media has contributed to the polarization of political discourse.

Los Angeles Times
Roy Choi knows what it means to really care for the people of L.A. through food
November 16, 2022

The Los Angeles Times featured an article by Professor and Chair in Cross-Cultural Communication Josh Kun in a conversation with Chef Roy Choi.

Christian Science Monitor
Mexico’s people power
November 15, 2022

The Christian Science Monitor spoke with Associate Professor Pamela Starr on reforms to the Mexican government made by president Manuel López Obrador.

Fast Company
This is what Gen Z thinks about their coworkers’ emoji use
November 14, 2022

Fast Company spoke with Anne Framroze, part-time lecturer of communication, about the generational differences in emoji use.

The Wrap
Kanye ‘Ye’ West has spouted antisemitic lyrics, Nazi comments since 2005 | Special Report
November 14, 2022

The Wrap spoke with Associate Professor of Professional Practice Miki Turner on Kanye West’s history of antisemitic lyrics.

NPR
Some Twitter users flying the coop hope Mastodon will be a safe landing
November 10, 2022

NPR spoke with Clinical Professor Karen North on how Twitter is more than a social network for journalists. 

The Wrap
David Letterman Netflix Show Cut Out Kanye ‘Ye’ West Comments on ‘Nazis’ and Rihanna Payback (Exclusive)
November 5, 2022

The Wrap spoke with Clinical Professor Karen North on the recent censorship of Kanye West’s comments in media. 

The Hill
Musk’s plan to charge for Twitter verification sparks credibility concerns
November 3, 2022

The Hill spoke with Clinical Professor Karen North about Elon Musk’s plan to charge for Twitter verification.

Los Angeles Times
Most TV shows and movies ignore climate change. That’s a problem
November 3, 2022

The Los Angeles Times mentioned a Media Impact Project study by the USC Norman Lear Center looking at how media addresses the climate crisis. 

KCRW- FM
What ‘news deserts,’ Americans must ensure what they’re consuming is legit
November 1, 2022

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Gabriel Kahn shared with KCRW-FM the importance of balance when consuming news. 

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