Media Highlights

Los Angeles Times
How do you register new voters? This group is using regional Mexican music
November 4, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article discussing a collaboration between musical acts in the Latinx community, including influential figures like Chiquis Rivera, and the popular regional Mexican band Eslabón Armado, to encourage voter registration and participation in the 2024 election, through the organization Grita. Canta. Vota.

Los Angeles Times
‘The primary was the election.’ California’s sleepy Senate race is almost over
November 4, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article on how California's 2024 Senate race, despite the state's political significance, has largely flown under the radar, with much of the election's outcome already decided in the primary. 

Los Angeles Times
Why Republicans are expected to take control of the Senate
November 4, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article about how control of the U.S. Senate in the 2024 election is expected to depend on a series of closely contested races, particularly in battleground states where both parties are vying for critical seats. 

Forbes
Social Media Declares Presidential Race Winner—Should You Believe It?
November 1, 2024

Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner was quoted in an article discussing the reliability of social media platforms being used to predict outcomes in the presidential race. 

The Guardian
US election answers the question: how do you spend a billion dollars?
November 1, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Steve Caplan was quoted in an article about record-high campaign spending in the 2024 election, highlighting the escalating financial stakes.

The Orange County Register
California voters receive mailers tracking when they voted. How private is your information?
October 31, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article about recent mailers sent to California voters that track when they voted, raising concerns about the privacy of voter information. 

LAist
Police unions, real estate interests spend big to support Hochman, oust Gascón in DA race
October 31, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in a article on the political campaign funding dynamics in the race for Los Angeles County District Attorney. 

ABC7 Los Angeles
Control of Congress could be decided by these competitive House races in SoCal
October 30, 2024

Adjuct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in a story on the pivotal role Southern California’s House races play in determining control of Congress.

Spectrum News 1 SoCal
Non-endorsements by major U.S. newspapers spark debate in final days of 2024 presidential race
October 30, 2024

Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of USC Annenberg’s Media Center Christina Bellatoni was interviewed about the recent decisions by some major U.S. newspapers to not endorse presidential candidates.

TheWrap
Few Films Tackle Reproductive Health, USC Annenberg Study Finds — ‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ Leads the Handful That Do
October 30, 2024

Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy L. Smith was quoted about a USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative study that reveals that reproductive health, particularly abortion, is underrepresented in film, with many portrayals lacking nuance.

NBC Los Angeles
West Coast vs East Coast: Beyond the field
October 28, 2024

Associate Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Alan Abrahamson discussed the landscape of sports on the West Coast. 

Newsweek
Progressive California Prosecutor Struggles vs. Conservative Challenger
October 24, 2024

Adjunct Instructor Daniel Schnur was quoted in an article on Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón's battle against conservative challenger Nathan Hochman.

Pages