Media Highlights

TheWrap
Trump whistleblower Cassidy Hutchinson says she’ll ‘Do whatever it takes’ to keep him out of the White House
December 6, 2023

TheWrap mentioned Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Christina Bellantoni for moderating a panel at TheWrap’s Power Women Summit 2023 with Cassidy Hutchinson. 

TheWrap
Saweetie teases upcoming film project: ‘Acting is a whole different ball game’ | Video
December 6, 2023

TheWrap mentioned Associate Professor of Communication Stacy L. Smith for participating in TheWrap’s Power Women Summit 2023, where she moderated a conversation with musical artist and USC alumna Saweetie.

CalMatters
How well is your legislator representing you?
December 6, 2023

CalMatters spoke with Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about what it takes to be an effective legislator and how to tell if your legislator is properly representing you.

CalMatters
CalMatters adds six new board members
December 5, 2023

CalMatters mentioned Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Robert Hernandez, who was named to the CalMatters Board of Directors.

New Yorker
2023: The year in reading
December 5, 2023

The New Yorker mentioned Associate Professor of Communication Robeson Taj Frazier's book “KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell'' in a list of favorite books of 2023 by the staff.

New York Times
I can’t control the world, but I can leave stickers on it
December 5, 2023

The New York Times published an article by Assistant Professor of Professional Practice of Journalism Keith Plocek about street art and the practice of stickering as a form of art and self-expression. 

The Conversation
With the end of the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, the creator economy is the next frontier for organized labor
December 4, 2023

The Conversation published an article by Clinical Professor of Communication David Craig about the possible future for content creators. 

MSNBC
George Santos: The second 'Distinguished Gentleman'
December 3, 2023

MSNBC spoke with Research Professor of Communication and Journalism Marty Kaplan to discuss his 1992 film sharing too many similarities to the rollercoaster known as George Santos’ time in Congress.

Forbes
Is Elon Musk’s free speech absolutism compatible with social media
December 3, 2023

Forbes spoke with Part-Time Lecturer of Communication Julianna Kirschner about Elon Musk’s handling of free speech absolutism and why such a concept can’t be done on X.

Politico
Opinion | I wrote a movie about a con man elected to Congress. I never imagined anyone could actually pull it off.
November 28, 2023

Politico published an opinion piece by Research Professor of Communication and Journalism Marty Kaplan about his 1992 Disney feature, “The Distinguished Gentleman,” and its resemblance to the real-life situation with U.S. Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y. 

KNX-AM
LAPD statistics show decrease in catalytic converter theft
November 27, 2023

KNX-AM spoke with Crosstown LA about the latest LAPD statistics showing a decrease in catalytic converter theft compared to last year and why these crimes have dropped. 

Jewish Journal
Israel’s bipartisan challenge
November 21, 2023

Jewish Journal published an article by Adjunct Instructor Dan Schnur about how Congress has been handling the Israel-Hamas war and what signals both Democrats and Republicans are sending.

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