From Where We Are
303 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsStudent journalists at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California produce audio stories aired on live broadcasts Mondays through Thursdays at 5 p.m. PST.
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From Earth Week at USC to trash in Los Angeles
April 19, 2022 00:43 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOn today's show, Earth Week kicks off at USC, the impact of trash in LA, and a conversation with USC's Chief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Producers: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From updated COVID-19 guidelines to USC's record-breaking class of 2026
April 15, 2022 00:42 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOn today's show, public policy responses to slight rises in COVID cases, a freshman providing "meaningful meals" to South LA's homeless community, and LA lifting the moratorium on RV towing. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Jameela Hammond Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producer: Spencer Cline Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From strippers protesting in NoHo to rising food prices
April 14, 2022 01:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBOn today's show, strippers in North Hollywood protest unsafe working conditions, from pringles to pickles, food prices are on the rise, California is drying up, how your choices to conserve water matter, and a conversation with USC based musician Augie Sommers. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia and Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Guest: Augie Sommer...
From KBJ to the canceling of E3
April 13, 2022 00:53 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOn today's show, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history and we look at the implications of the new Supreme Court. Also, one of the largest gaming expos is canceled, and a fellow Trojan tells his experiences as a Hawaiian native. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon & Tamilore Odunsi Producers: Spencer Cline & Jeffrey Lee Reporters: Lutian Wang, Evan Wyno, Bella Durgin-Johnson, Thalia Halloran Guest: Jordan Jones
From KBJ to the canceling of the largest gaming expo in the world
April 13, 2022 00:53 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOn today's show, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history and we look at the implications of the new Supreme Court. Also the largest gaming expo in the world is canceled, and a fellow Trojan tells his experiences as a Hawaiian native. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon & Tamilore Odunsi Producers: Spencer Cline & Jeffrey Lee Reporters: Lutian Wang, Evan Wyno, Bella Durgin-Johnson, Thalia Halloran Guest: Jordan Jones
From Dr Joseph Medicine Crow to Anti-LGBTQ Bills
April 12, 2022 01:15 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBIn today's show we welcome the Doctor Joseph Medicine Crow Center for International and Public Affairs, we delve into the wave of anti LGBTQ bills across the country and we have a conversation with Annenberg Media's Pauline Woodley.
From USC's custodial protests to welcoming "Selena" back into theaters
April 10, 2022 18:02 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn today's show, the continuation of USC's custodial protests, welcoming "Selena" back into theaters on its 25th anniversary, and using caffeine to energize an overlooked community. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Jameela Hammond Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producer: Aarohi Sheth, Jeffrey Lee and Fernando Cienfuegos Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From Coachella disappointments to California drying up
April 07, 2022 00:28 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBOn today’s show, US Congressman Adam Schiff comments on the Russia-Ukraine war, is the current California drought irreversible? Kanye West drops out of Coachella, are festival goers selling their tickets? And we talk to two USC admits as they weigh their college options. All that and more, “From Where We Are.” **** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia and Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Guests: ...
From NYC Amazon workers vote to form a union to the future of curing HIV
April 06, 2022 00:46 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBOn today's show, Amazon warehouse workers in New York City successfully vote to form a union, the future of curing HIV, the USC community celebrates APISA month early, and a conversation with USC student Victor Ye about his aware-winning history podcast. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producer: Spencer Cline & Jeffery Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From 3 billion dollars to making amends
April 05, 2022 00:35 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBOn today's show, Japanese American students during WWII get honorary degrees from USC, Elon Musk buys nine percent of Twitter for about three billion dollars and a conversation with a Muslim journalist about Ramadan.
From President Biden's plan for gas relief to celebrating International Transgender Day
April 01, 2022 00:41 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBOn today's show, President Biden's plan to help ease the pain of record-high gas prices, the origins of the word 'cisheteropatriarchy," and a discussion with a Daily Trojan writer who was one of the first to cover the USC custodial staff protest on campus. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Jameela Hammond Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producer: Aarohi Sheth Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From anti-lynching bill to employees protest at USC
March 31, 2022 01:11 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBOn today's show, President Biden signs a bill that recognizes lynching as a federal hate crime, USC employees protest low wages, combating LA's trash problem, and a conversation with Jordan Sheldon about a not-so-funny prank at Taper Hall. All that and more, "From Where We Are." ****** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producer: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Guest: Jordan Sheldon
From proposed gas rebates to pandemic drinking habit
March 30, 2022 00:36 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBOn today's show, Governor Newsom proposes a new bill to combat high gas prices, a deeper look into Trojan Check, and is COVID-19 the reason people are getting tipsy? All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Spencer Cline and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From the Oscars slap to the Selden Ring Award
March 29, 2022 00:48 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBOn today's show, a Pro Publica investigative journalism team wins the Selden Ring Award at the Annenberg Forum, CODA takes the Oscar for Best Picture, and also that slap! All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Producers: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia and Guilherme Gurreiro Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From international support for Ukraine to the return of Major League Baseball
March 11, 2022 01:31 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBOn today's show, growing international support for Ukraine amidst ongoing invasion, proposals to further enhance protection for renters in Los Angeles, and agreements reached between Major League Baseball and its athletes over salary disputes. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jameela Hammond and Colby Martin Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Polina Cherezova, Jeffrey Lee, Aarohi Sheth, and Wilko Martinez-Cachero Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From rising gas prices to protests against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill
March 10, 2022 02:16 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBOn today's show, gas prices have reached the stratosphere after the U.S. banned Russian oil and gas, did Californian's actually tune into Governor Newsom's State of the State address? And, a close up look at protests against Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Guest: Aerin Agyei (from U...
From the meaning behind "Z" to Spring Break plans
March 09, 2022 01:49 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBOn today's show, highlighting the USC women's conference and female empowerment, uncovering the meaning behind the letter "Z," and what are USC students doing for spring break? All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Spencer Cline and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From International Women's Day to the lifting of the mask mandate
March 08, 2022 02:01 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBOn today's show, masks are no longer required inside USC buildings and international women's day events are all around campus. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Producers: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From NATO and a vigil for Ukraine to creating a healthier LA
March 03, 2022 01:58 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBOn today's show, how other countries with NATO goals are reacting to the Russia-Ukraine war, a vigil on campus brings students together in support for Ukraine, the initiative to create a healthier Los Angeles, and a conversation with the newly elected USG President. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova Special Guest: Han...
From Volodymyr Zelensky to spotlighting a female Kung Fu athlete
March 02, 2022 01:53 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOn today's show, we take a closer look at who Volodymyr Zelensky is, what the effect the Russian-Ukraine war has on industries like Disney and FIFA, a female Kung Fu athlete, and a firsthand account of what it's like to be on the set of Euphoria. All that and more, 'From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon & Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Spencer Cline & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From the State of the Union to the latest on Ukraine
March 01, 2022 02:01 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBOn today's show, the impact of war on the mental health of students in the US of Ukrainian and Russian descent, President Joe Biden gives his State of the Union address tomorrow evening, and USC gets rid of weekly COVID testing. All that and more, " From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Producers: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
USG Presidential Candidate Special
February 25, 2022 02:44 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn an exclusive interview with Annenberg Radio, candidates Hannah Woodworth and Nivea Krishnan, Kyle Valdes and Safal Mengi, and Rachel Lee and Collin Colson field questions from our errand hosts regarding their platforms and policies in the midst of the election. *** Hosts: Jameela Hammond and Colby Martin Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producers: Yuki Liang, Jeffrey Lee and Aarohi Sheth Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From the impacts of the Ukraine conflict to concerns over China-Taiwan relations
February 25, 2022 02:31 - 15 minutes - 14 MBToday's show is going to be a little different, with much focus on Russia's major attack of Ukraine... Today's events could change what we know as the world order... and we here at Annenberg Radio would be remiss to not cover stories impacting the lives of millions around the globe. With that said, on today's show news on the Russian invasion into Ukraine, rising gas prices, inflation and possible cyber attacks, the impact of the Ukraine conflict on life in the United States, and concerns ...
From US sanctions to student government elections
February 24, 2022 01:47 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn today's show, USC's undergraduate student government elections kick off, how US sanctions will impact the Russia and Ukraine conflict, and it's National Eating Disorders Awareness week. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia and Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From LGBT and freedom of speech rights to lifting USC covid mandates
February 23, 2022 01:40 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn today's show, LGBT and freedom of speech rights will clash again in the Supreme Court, what are voters valuing the most in the upcoming local elections, and USC finally lifts testing mandates for fully vaxxed and boosted students. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Spencer Cline and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From mask mandates to admission scandals
February 18, 2022 02:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn today's show, news anchor Julio Vaqueiro's advice on reporting, the lifting of mask mandates, and deregulating LA's taxi industry. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jameela Hammond and Colby Martin Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producers: Yuki Liang and Aarohi Sheth Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From Super Bowl champions parade to breaking down tensions between Russia and Ukraine
February 17, 2022 02:07 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn today's show, the Super Bowl champions come to USC, professor Robert English breaks down the basics of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and we look at the rise of Wordle after it was bought by the New York Times. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia and Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From megadrought to the avocado squabble
February 16, 2022 02:10 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn today's show, what you need to know about the LA Rams victory parade, the West's megadrought is the driest its been in over 1,000 years, and the U.S. has banned avocado imports from Mexico?! All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Spencer Cline and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From Super Bowl halftime to Valentine's Day origins
February 15, 2022 01:50 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOn today's show, how this year's Super Bowl half time show broke boundaries, inflation hits a 40-year high, and Rick Caruso runs for Mayor of LA. All that and more, " From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Taylor Mills and Bryan Sarabia Executive Producer: Celine Mendiola Producers: Andrea Valeria Diaz Tolivia Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From long Covid effects to Super Bowl impacts
February 11, 2022 02:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBOn today's show, local unrest for the unhoused, studying the long-term effects of COVID in children, and Superbowl at LoFi. All that and more, " From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Colby Martin Executive Producer: Yuki Liang Producers: Yuki Liang, Aarohi Sheth, Fernando Cienfuegos Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From mask mandates to the best pizza spot in LA
February 10, 2022 01:43 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOn today's show, California is lifting its mask mandate but some counties have different plans, sexual abuse survivors speak out against UCLA gynecologist, and it's National Pizza Day! Prep your ovens for Super Bowl weekend. All that and more, "From Where We Are." *** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Justin Heo Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez Cachero & Meredith McCabe Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From Super Bowl city to Oscar nominations
February 09, 2022 01:42 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBOn today's show, the Super Bowl is coming up, an insider look into the Los Angeles Convention Center, and what do USC students and faculty think about the Oscar nominations? All that and more, "From Where We Are." ***** Hosts: Jordan Sheldon and Tamilore Odunsi Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Spencer Cline and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From the USG Elections to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
February 08, 2022 02:46 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBOn today's show, the USG presidential race gets narrowed down to only one candidate, the 2022 Winter Olympics get underway in Beijing, and our hosts interview Journalist and Annenberg Media fellow Adam Elrashidi. All that and more, "From Where We Are."
From Care Not Cops to student burnout
December 03, 2021 02:19 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIt's our last show of the semester! On today's show... a rally for Care Not Cops, how burnt out are students before finals? And musicians react to the return of audiences! All that and more, "From Where We Are." ***** Hosts: Jack Waterman & Julia McGowan Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From football elitism to Spotify Wrapped
December 02, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBOn today’s show, elitist USC football fans, the Joseph Medicine Crow building and what’s on USC student’s Spotify wrapped?! All that, and more, from where we are. ***** Hosts: Taylor Mills & Jordan Sheldon Executive Producer: Celine Mendiola Producers: Spencer Cline, Aarohi Sheth, Guillherme Guerreiro Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From STI awareness to latkes
December 01, 2021 00:10 - 32 minutes - 30 MBOn today's show, a chess grandmaster will visit USC's campus, the importance of STI awareness, and what representation in Eternals means for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. All that and more, "From Where We Are." ***** Hosts: Jameela Hammond & Audrey Esomonu Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Fernando Cienfuegos & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From Virgil Abloh to kaitiakitanga
November 30, 2021 01:47 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBOn today's show, USC RAs organizing a strike, the legacy of Virgil Abloh, and the ban on plastic utensils. All that and more, from where we are.
From USC vs UCLA to Taylor Swifts new album
November 18, 2021 01:07 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBOn today's show, the revival of a century long football rivalry, the importance of Taylor Swift's new album, and the comfort of Hallmark movies. All that and more, "From Where We Are." **** Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Jordan Sheldon Producers: Aarohi Sheth, Spencer Cline, Guilherme Guerreiro Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From the Weekender to the first Asian Sesame Street Muppet
November 16, 2021 02:20 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBOn today's show... Biden's infrastructure bill, the Weekender trip, and the first Asian American Muppet on Sesame Street. All this, and more, from where we are.
From USC Veterans Day celebrations to California child marriage
November 12, 2021 01:37 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBOn today's show, does USC do enough to celebrate Veterans Day? The Weekender game gets canceled, and did you know child marriage can be legal in California? All that and more, "From Where We Are." ***** Hosts: Jack Waterman & Stefan De La Guardia Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From Astroworld to Dungeons and Dragons
November 10, 2021 02:30 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOn today's show, students question concert safety standards after Travis Scott's Astroworld turns fatal, the LA marathon returns after 19 months, and, for all you fantasy gamers out there, we've got the latest on dungeons & dragons! All that and more, "From Where We Are." ****** Hosts: Jameela Hammond & Audrey Esomonu Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Fernando Cienfuegos & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From the UN Climate Summit to diversity in television
November 04, 2021 01:01 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBOn today's show... The climate change summit, the stench of the Dominguez Channel, and Dia De Los Muertos. All that, and more, from where we are.
From the flu shot to the power of songwriting
November 02, 2021 00:25 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOn today's show... USC's new flu vaccine policy, a rough start for the Lakers this season, and an in-depth look at the librarians who help study time run smoothly. All that, and more, from where we are.
From sexual assault awareness to Halloween horrors
October 29, 2021 00:31 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOn today's show, how USC students plan to keep up the pressure to protest sexual assault on campus, what's next for Black television? And with Halloween just three days a way, we send a love letter to horror films. All that and more, "From Where We Are." ******* Hosts: Jack Waterman & Julia McGowan Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero and Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From Frat Row protests to drive-in movie theaters
October 27, 2021 00:09 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBOn today's show, students protest drugging and sexual assault on Frat Row, honoring and remembering our loved ones on Dia de Muertos, and how drive-in movie theaters will survive post pandemic. All that and more, "From Where We Are." Hosts: Jameela Hammond & Audrey Esomonu Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Fernando Cienfuegos & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From JoJo Siwa to Santa Ana winds
October 19, 2021 00:18 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBOn today’s show... USC’s new guest policy, Annenberg racking up some awards, and how Ms. JoJo Siwa is doing at Dancing with the Stars. All that and more, from where we are.
From coming out in a community to surfing the oil spill
October 13, 2021 00:21 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBOn today's show, Facebook remains in hot water after a second whistle blower comes forward, the Trojan family discusses the importance of community for National Coming Out day, and how SoCal surfers ride the waves without sliding into the oil spill. All that and more, "From. Where. We. Are." Hosts: Jameela Hammond & Audrey Esomonu Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Fernando Cienfuegos & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Fernando Cienfuegos
From dating apps to the WhatsApp outage
October 07, 2021 00:32 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOn today's show, the Mona Rodriguez demonstration, dating during the pandemic, and the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. All that, and more, "From Where We Are." Hosts: Stefan De La Guardia & Jordan Sheldon Executive Producers: Celine Mendiola Producers Aarohi Sheth, Spencer Cline, and Guilherme Guerreiro Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova
From Facebook outages to furniture robots
October 05, 2021 18:56 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBOn today's show... USC's most diverse freshman class, a closer look into Title IX, and a robot for building furniture. All that and more, from where we are.
From the return of in-person theater to #FreeBritney
October 01, 2021 01:07 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBOn today's show...USC's first in person theater performance since the pandemic began, the latest on evicting renters in LA, and using music to bring joy to cancer patients at USC. All that, and more, "From Where We Are." Hosts: Julia McGowan & Jack Waterman Executive Producer: Polina Cherezova Producers: Wilko Martinez-Cachero & Jeffrey Lee Technical Operator: Polina Cherezova