Media Highlights

Axios
Team Trump demands dibs on mug shot windfall
August 25, 2023

Axios quoted Marty Kaplan, research professor of communication and journalism and Norman Lear chair in entertainment, media and society, about former president Donald Trump’s mugshot and its cultural significance. 

The Guardian
Meet the California firefighter ‘super commuters’ traveling 2,000 miles for work
August 23, 2023

The Guardian quoted Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about California’s high cost of living and how some firefighters commute long distances to save money.

The Press-Enterprise
Tropical Storm Hilary: Reality or hype? Weather stories covered it all
August 22, 2023

The Press-Enterprise quoted Associate Professor of Communication and Journalism Mike Ananny about the science and uncertainty surrounding journalism and weather reporting. 

Los Angeles Times
California GOP may strip opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage from platform
August 18, 2023

The Los Angeles Times quoted Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about a recent campaign within the Californian Republican Party to reverse the party’s opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage. 

NPR
'Barbie' is the only billion-dollar blockbuster solely directed by a woman
August 6, 2023

NPR spoke with Associate Professor of Communication and Founder of the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative Stacy Smith about female representation in television and film. 

Yahoo News
Civics lesson or reality TV? Calls grow to broadcast Trump trial
August 6, 2023

Yahoo News spoke with Professor of Professional Practice Christina Bellantoni about former President Donald Trump's ability to bend a narrative. 

New York Times
The women’s magazines of 2023 are in a Facebook Group and your inbox
August 5, 2023

The New York Times spoke with Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism and Director of Journalism (MS) program Lisa Pecot-Hébert about the state of women’s magazines in 2023.

Forbes
The unceasing symphony: A world redefined by the information age
August 2, 2023

Forbes featured an article by Adjunct Instructor Stefan Pollack about the news cycle in the information age.

Sacramento Bee
Gavin Newsom running for president? His fundraising strategy signals White House aspirations
August 1, 2023

The Sacramento Bee spoke with Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fundraising strategy for a potential White House bid.

U.S. News & World Report
Paperwork causing many Americans to lose medicaid coverage, White House warns
July 31, 2023

U.S. News & World Report spoke with Adjunct Instructor Michelle Levander about how paperwork issues are causing Americans to feel like they are caught in a bureaucratic nightmare of confusing forms, notices sent to wrong addresses and other errors. 

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