Media Highlights

Spectrum News 1 SoCal
Mayor Bass announces lifting of 'do not drink' advisory in Palisades burn area
March 6, 2025

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was interviewed about how an increasing number of politicians are utilizing podcasts to get their message across to voters. 

Forbes
Hollywood's Lack Of Behind-Screen Representation Took Center Stage At The Oscars
March 5, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article about behind-screen representation at the Academy Awards.

The New York Times
America vs. The World: Trump Shows How Far He Is Willing to Take ‘America First.’
March 4, 2025

Professor of Communication and Global Communication Policy Fellow, Center for Communication Leadership and Policy Nicholas J. Cull was quoted in an article discussing how President Trump’s second term has intensified his “America First” approach, straining international alliances and igniting trade wars with key partners like Canada, Mexico, and China.

38 Best K-Dramas of All Time
March 3, 2025

Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication Hye Jin Lee was quoted in an article ranking the all-time best K-Dramas. 

KNKX (NPR)
Seattle organizers launch new Women in Music chapter
March 3, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on representation in the music industry was mentioned in an article on the launch of Seattle’s new chapter of the global nonprofit Women in Music, which aims to support and connect women in the industry, as gender disparities in music leadership and production persist.

The New York Times
The Streaming Rush to Turn Scripture Into Scripts
March 2, 2025

Professor of Journalism and Communication and Knight Center Chair in Media and Religion Diane Winston was quoted in an article on streaming services investing in faith-based productions.

NBC WFLA-TV
Barbie celebrates the world of music with 2025 Career of the Year, Alicia Keys doll
March 1, 2025

Research from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative was mentioned in an article about Barbie's announcement of the 2025 Career of the Year and a new Alicia Keys doll, both highlighting women in music.

USA Today
When TV united America: Friday marks the day nearly half of USA watched the same show
February 28, 2025

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was quoted in a story discussing how 42 years ago, nearly half of the U.S. population tuned in to watch the final episode of M*A*S*H, but today's fragmented media landscape makes it difficult to imagine such widespread cultural unity through a single TV show.

The Orange County Register
Fire aid bedfellows: Newsom leans on GOP’s Calvert to push $40 billion for state
February 28, 2025

Adjunct Lecturer Daniel Schnur was quoted in a story discussing Gov. Gavin Newsom collaborating with veteran Republican Rep. Ken Calvert to push a $40 billion wildfire aid request through Congress. 

Live Now Fox
Russian state-media reporter enters Oval Office
February 28, 2025

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of USC Annenberg’s Media Center Christina Bellantoni was interviewed about how a reporter from Russia's state-owned news agency gained access to President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's meeting in the Oval Office.

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