Media Highlights

Christian Science Monitor
Combating an ‘infodemic’: When fear and false information go viral
March 18, 2020

The Christian Science Monitor quoted Marc Ambinder on disinformation swirling around coronavirus.

NBC News
Big 'gram on campus: At USC, students train to become influencers
March 14, 2020

NBC News featured Robert Kozinets and the students in his class on social media influencers.

The Conversation
Coronavirus could hit homeless hard, and that could hit everyone hard
March 13, 2020

Michelle Levander of the Center for Health Journalism contributed to an article in The Conversation on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people experiencing homelessness.

Politico
California skeptics challenge coronavirus alerts
March 10, 2020

Politico quoted Dan Schnur on how social media and President Trump have affected how people consume public health information.

Los Angeles Times
Runoffs likely in union-versus-charter battle over L.A. school board
March 5, 2020

The Los Angeles Times quoted Dan Schnur on the potential runoffs for the Los Angeles Board of Education election.

Variety
Netflix, UN Women launch ‘Because She Watched’ collection
March 4, 2020

Variety quoted Stacy Smith of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative on Netflix's new "Because She Watched" collection of series, documentaries and films.

CBC Radio's 'Day 6'
America's first drag queen was a former slave and LGBT rights crusader, says historian
February 28, 2020

CBC Radio's Day 6 interviewed Channing Joseph about his upcoming book The House of Swann: Where Slaves Become Queens.

LAist
The kids were right – skateboarding is good for your mental health
February 27, 2020

LAist featured research by Neftalie Williams on the benefits of skateboarding for young people. "It's the only way that they get rid of some of the stress that's both brought on by school or socio-economic conditions or things that are going on in their life," he said.

KPCC-FM's 'AirTalk'
2020 Check In: Previewing South Carolina’s primary and the role the African American vote will play there and in California
February 26, 2020

KPCC-FM's AirTalk interviewed Dan Schnur on the South Carolina primary and the role the African American vote will play in that race, the California primary, and the general election.

Los Angeles Daily News
Back from eye of impeachment storm, Schiff rekindles local focus
February 25, 2020

The Los Angeles Daily News quoted Dan Schnur on Rep. Adam Schiff refocusing his post-impeachment energies on local issues.

KCBS-TV
USC students weigh in on Democratic presidential debate
February 25, 2020

CBS News Los Angeles affiliate KCBS-TV highlighted USC Annenberg's Democratic debate watch party, interviewing students on candidate performances.  

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