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February 4, 2025

Spectrum 1 News [link n/a] spoke with Carol Wise on the impact of tariffs on trade and the auto industry.

Bloomberg quoted Pamela Starr on Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s handling of Trump’s tariffs. Yahoo News New Zealand and Yahoo Finance covered the story.

Alta Online published a discussion with Viet Nguyen on his novel The Sympathizer and its adaptation.

LA School Report spoke with Frank Manis on the trauma impact of LA wildfires on children.

RawStory spoke with Darby Saxbe about federal restrictions on scientific studies.

February 3, 2025

Associated Press highlighted Percival Everett for being long-listed for the PEN/Faulkner Prize for fiction for his novel James.

Mirage News highlighted Rosa Di Felice for winning the Airbus-BMW Quantum Computing Challenge with research on quantum computing for smart coatings. Archynetys covered the story.

The New York Times quoted Matthew Kahn for an op-ed on climate change’s impact on home values and migration. ProPublica republished the article. 

Arcamax republished an article by Joan Flores-Villalobos about the role of Black Caribbean workers in the construction of the Panama Canal. The article originally appeared in the Los Angeles Times. 

Inside Higher Ed quoted Darby Saxbe on the impact of President Donal Trump’s executive orders on federal research funding. Newsz9 covered the story.

The 74 highlighted the research of Anna Saavedra and Morgan Polikoff on partisan divides over LGBTQ topics in schools.

Science Alert highlighted research by Soeren Mattke on the widespread underdiagnosis of dementia in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Kansas City highlighted Percival Everett as a keynote speaker discussing his novel James and the craft of storytelling.

Austin American-Statesman quoted Monica Morlacco on the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

February 2, 2025

PBS featured Mike Murphy in a discussion on the implications of the 2024 presidential election.

Los Angeles Times quoted William Deverell for a story on rebuilding Los Angeles after the fires.

The Invading Sea republished an op-ed by Joe Árvai on the politicization of climate change. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

102.3 Radio KJLH [link n/a} broadcast remarks by Hiram Sims on his work in supporting writers of color and his literary inspirations.

February 1, 2025

Bloomberg Brazil quoted Gale Sinatra on climate change and disaster displacement. 

Los Angeles Times spoke with Manuel Pastor for a story on the impact of deportation fears on L.A.’s economy.

Bloomberg 106.1 [link n/a] radio podcast highlighted the writings of Gale Sinatra on climate change denial and resistance. Wall Street Business Network radio [link n/a] also covered her insights. 

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review republished an essay by Wolf Gruner on newly discovered photos of Nazi deportations. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

January 31, 2025

Aeon spoke with Margaret Gatz about her research on dementia and heart health among the Tsimane people of the Amazon.

Newsweek published a story including a written contribution by Najmedin Meshkati on aviation safety and runway risks following the Reagan Airport plane crash.

The New York Times quoted Wendy Wood for a story on habit formation.

The Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by Natalia Molina discussing the need for sustained community engagement after the L.A. fires.

Yahoo Life quoted Darby Saxbe on the benefits of boredom for kids.

Anchorage Daily News quoted Gale Sinatra on climate change and disaster displacement. The article appeared in Mint.

Huff Post spoke with Jane Junn about the authoritarian appeal behind calling President Donald Trump “daddy.” Yahoo News covered the story.

LAist quoted Mary Helen Immordino-Yang for a report on the psychological impact of wildfires on students. 

Local News Matters interviewed Manuel Pastor about Charging Forward: Lithium Valley, Electric Vehicles, and a Just Future, a new book he co-authored on Lithium Valley and its economic impact.

January 30, 2025

Forbes highlighted research by Hao Zhang on a re-evaluation of the deepest recorded earthquake.

Daily Mail’s Science Weekly podcast spoke with Wendy Wood about strategies for achieving health goals in 2025.

Mint quoted Gale Sinatra on climate change and disaster displacement.

Foreign Policy published an op-ed by Derek Grossman on the Philippines’ shifting security focus amid rising tensions over Taiwan.

YES! Magazine interviewed Brittany Friedman about her new book Carceral Apartheid: How Lies and White Supremacists Run Our Prisons.

Finance & Commerce quoted Richard Green on mortgage rates and the housing market.

January 29, 2025

African American Intellectual History Society spoke with Oneka LaBennett about her new book, Global Guyana.

The Los Angeles Times posted an opinion piece by Joan Flores-Villalobos about the significant role and sacrifices of Black Caribbean workers in the construction of the Panama Canal. Yahoo New Zealand reposted the story.

Scuba Diving mentioned the USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber in a story reviewing seven new dive computers, with the Shearwater TERN and TERN TX earning the title of Testers’ Choice for recreational dive computers.

Daily Mail cited a USC Dornsife study in a story about palm trees being cut down to prevent future wildfires in Los Angeles.

Simply Uncomplicated quoted Richard Green on mortgage rates and their economic impact in 2025. Highlands News-Sun covered the story.

January 28, 2025

NPR [link n/a] spoke with Hajar Yazdiha about Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

LAist quoted Jill Johnston for a story highlighting USC’s interactive map showing diesel truck pollution in Los Angeles. KPCC-FM radio [link n/a] covered the story.

The Nation quoted Shannon Gibson for a story discussing how the Los Angeles wildfires could reshape the climate movement in California. 

LAist’s AirTalk Podcast spoke with William Deverell about rebuilding communities after the wildfires in Southern California. KPCC-FM radio [link n/a] also featured Deverell. 

The Hoover Institution posted an article by Matthew Kahn about why the recent Los Angeles fires caused so much damage.

New Scientist highlighted Nicholas Warner  in an article on virtual black holes and their potential link to dark energy.

January 27, 2025

The Associated Press highlighted Percival Everett for winning the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction for his novel James.

Oregon Public Radio hosted Danzy Senna for a conversation about her novel Colored Television at the 2024 Portland Book Festival.

El Economista quoted Manuel Pastor on Trump’s immigration policies and their impacts.

January 26, 2025

Fast Company republished an essay by Joe Arvai on how climate change became a partisan issue. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

Yahoo Life republished an essay by Wolf Gruner on individual Jewish resistance during the Holocaust. Yahoo News UK covered the story, which originally appeared in The Conversation.

January 25, 2025

Yahoo Life republished an essay by David Albertson on ancient Greek ideas about desire and love. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

The Cobb County Courier published an essay by Joe Arvai on how climate change became a partisan issue. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

The Pledge Times highlighted Valter Longo  for insights on eating habits that promote longevity.

January 24, 2025

Teen Vogue spoke with Shannon Gibson for a story on the widespread impacts of L.A. wildfires on schools.

The Conversation published an essay by Wolf Gruner on newly discovered photos documenting Nazi deportations. Time Goggles, Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Bucks County Beacon, AlterNet, NZ City, Mena FN, Chron, and The Middletown Press republished the story.

The New York Times highlighted Percival Everett for his poetry collections.

Health Medicine Network quoted Emily Smith-Greenaway and Darby Saxbe on the impact of LA wildfires on children and families. Medical Xpress covered the story.

Expansion Politica quoted Manuel Pastor on the challenges of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan.

January 22, 2025

Smithsonian Magazine quoted Victoria Petryshyn for a story on how volcanic activity led to the rise of dinosaurs.

The History Channel spoke with Lauren Kelly for a story on the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

The Associated Press highlighted Percival Everett as a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle prize for his novel James.

The Guardian spoke with Josh West about the environmental risks and challenges posed by California wildfires.

KPLA-FM [link n/a] radio mentioned Norbert Schwarz for a segment on the psychological benefits of naming houseplants.

The Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor on the uncertainty facing California’s immigrant community amid new immigration policies.

The Conversation published an essay by Joe Arvai on how political divides and industry influence shaped climate change as a partisan issue. Yahoo News, Yahoo News Australia, What’s Up Newp, and ArcaMax republished the article.

LA School Report quoted Frank Manis on the impact of wildfire trauma on children and school recovery.

Lose It! mentioned Valter Longo for developing the Fasting Mimicking Diet.

January 21, 2025

The New Yorker published a poem by Anna Journey about the Palisades wildfire and personal reflections.

The Los Angeles Times published an op-ed by William Deverell on rebuilding communities and preserving civic memory after wildfires.

The Austin American-Statesman quoted Monica Morlacco on the impact and implications of tariffs. Caller Times republished the article.

LNG Northern BC quoted Josh West on the environmental risks of melting Arctic permafrost.

Democracy Now! podcast rebroadcast an interview with Hajar Yazdiha discussing her book The Struggle for the People’s King.

January 20, 2025

Novaya Gazeta Europe quoted Josh West on the environmental risks of melting Arctic permafrost.

HuffPost quoted Monica Morlacco on the impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs on electronics prices.

Mexico Business News highlighted Manuel Pastor for his insights on the feasibility of Trump’s mass deportation plans.

The Los Angeles Loyolan highlighted a study by the Equity Research Institute  for a story on LA’s sanctuary status and immigrant protections.

January 19, 2025

The Guardian quoted Anthony Vaccaro on managing mixed emotions after caregiving and the loss of a loved one.

The Washington Post quoted Mike Murphy about Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response to the L.A. fires. The Washington Post also quoted Murphy for a story on Vice President JD Vance’s role in navigating immigration policy debates.

Los Angeles Daily News highlighted a USC Dornsife study in an article on mild cognitive impairment.

January 18, 2025

POLITICO quoted Mike Murphy for a story on Tesla’s reliance on climate credits and the potential impact of changing federal policies.

Yahoo News republished an essay by Gregory Treverton on the role of the director of national intelligence. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

The Guardian quoted Josh West for a story on the hazards homeowners face after wildfires.

January 17, 2025

The Wall Street Journal quoted Matthew Kahn for a story discussing the economic impact of the Los Angeles wildfires.

Grist quoted Rachel Wald for a story on the toxic health effects of wildfire smoke in Los Angeles.

The New York Times quoted William Deverell on the impact of wildfires on urban areas and community planning. The Seattle Times covered the story.

Nikkei Asia published an op-ed by Derek Grossman on the shifting dynamics of China-Pakistan relations.

The San Mateo Daily Journal quoted Christian Grose on lawmakers’ wildfire response proposals. The Press Democrat republished the article. 

Business Insider quoted Stanley Rosen  for a story on the rise of the Chinese app RedNote in the US.

Yahoo Tech quoted Monica Morlacco on the potential economic impact of Trump’s proposed tariffs.

The Invading Sea republished an essay by Najmedin Meshkati on the need for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles fires. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

January 16, 2025

The Los Angeles Times spoke with Kelly Sanders about building a more resilient Los Angeles in the face of climate change.

The Guardian spoke with Michael Messner about veteran activism and its impact on anti-war movements.

CalMatters quoted Christian Grose on lawmakers’ responses to the LA wildfires. The Mountain View Voice and Palo Alto Weekly covered the story.

Reuters quoted Jonathan Aronson on the impact of the Los Angeles wildfires on plans to host the 2028 Olympics.

The Orange County Register cited a Dornsife study discussing the shift in the Altadena community’s character amid the recent wildfires.

The Conversation published an op-ed by Gregory Treverton on the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Arcamax republished the article.

The Week quoted Darby Saxbe on the mental health impacts of unequal household labor.

January 15, 2025

BBC News [link n/a] spoke with David Ulin about the impact of wildfires on historic Los Angeles neighborhoods. 

The Conversation published an essay by Najmedin Meshkati on lessons from the Los Angeles wildfires for disaster planning.

Forbes India quoted William Deverell on the impact of Los Angeles wildfires on the 2028 Olympics. MARCA covered the story. Deverell also spoke with the Quillette Podcast about the California wildfires. The City Sentinel quoted Deverell on the impact of the Los Angeles fires on the 2028 Olympics.

Hawaii Catholic Herald quoted Richard Wood on Cardinal McElroy’s appointment as Archbishop of Washington and its impact on immigration policy.

Newsweek quoted Darry Sragow on Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to the Los Angeles wildfires. The Modesto Bee covered the story.

The Los Angeles Times spoke with William Deverell  about the literary and historical context of Southern California’s wildfires.

The South China Morning Post quoted Derek Grossman for a story covering Indonesia’s diplomatic challenges with India and Pakistan.

The Irish Star quoted Monica Morlacco on the economic impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.

Metropolitan Digital republished an op-ed by Najmedin Meshkati on lessons from the Los Angeles wildfires for disaster planning. The article appeared in The Conversation.

Mexico Business News mentioned Manuel Pastor for his insights on the challenges of Trump’s deportation plan.

January 14, 2025

The Washington Post quoted Rima Habre for a story on toxic hazards following urban wildfires.

Eureka Alert! mentioned the late Richard Easterlin for his insights on generational size and housing demand.

Daily Star mentioned John Vidale for his research on Earth’s inner core and its potential hidden layers.

Edutopia mentioned Mary Helen Immordino-Yang for her insights on the role of emotion and connection in early literacy development.

The Ancient Jew Review published an interview with Jill Hicks-Keeton about her book Good Book: How White Evangelicals Save the Bible to Save Themselves.

January 13, 2025

France 24 quoted William Deverell on the impact of Los Angeles wildfires on the 2028 Olympics. IOL News, Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha News, and New Straits Times covered the story.

Financial Nigeria republished an article with a contribution by Patrick James on key elections to watch in 2025. The article originally appeared in The Conversation. 

The Houston Landing quoted Paul Lichterman for a story on community organizers and city leadership dynamics.

Times of India covered a study by Don Arnold on the theoretical possibility of retrieving memories from the brain posthumously.

January 12, 2025

Los Angeles Times quoted Natalia Molina about community recovery efforts in Altadena after the Eaton fire.

Univision republished an article by Patrick James on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

January 11, 2025

Variety quoted Monalisa Chatterjee on how climate change intensifies wildfires in Southern California. Yahoo News Canada covered the story.

The Washington Examiner quoted Anna Krylov about the use of indigenous knowledge in wildfire management.

January 10, 2025

Los Angeles Times quoted Monalisa Chatterjee for an article on the factors behind L.A. County’s devastating fires. Record Searchlight and Arizona Central covered the story.

The Associated Press quoted Christian Grose on Mayor Karen Bass’s leadership during L.A.’s wildfire crisis.

Scripps News [link n/a] spoke with Jed Fuhrman about his research program at Catalina Island studying ocean microbes.

January 9, 2025

The New York Times published an op-ed by David Ulin on the emotional pull of wildfires in California.

Los Angeles Times quoted William Deverell on the devastating Pacific Palisades fire.

The Standard Hong Kong republished an article by Patrick James discussing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation. News Pronto and The Moderate Voice republished the article which originally appeared in The Conversation.

Freight Waves mentioned the Spatial Sciences Institute for its research on repurposing military drones.

January 8, 2025

AM 1690 WVON Radio [link n/a] spoke with Brittany Friedman about her new book Caged Apartheid: How Lies and White Supremacists Run Our Prisons.

The Wire India republished an article by Patrick James discussing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation. The article originally appeared in The Conversation.

January 7, 2025

Los Angeles Times quoted Manuel Pastor for a story on immigration’s role in California’s population rebound.

The Standard Hong Kong quoted Duke Han on his research linking financial vulnerability in older adults to early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

Los Angeles Times quoted David Raichlen about the impact of prolonged sitting on muscle activity and health.

Yahoo News Malaysia republished an article by Brittany Friedman on historical lessons from the Jan. 6 pardons. The article was originally published by TIME. The Arts Fuse published a review of Friedman’s new book Carceral Apartheid: How Lies and White Supremacists Run Our Prisons.

Marketplace quoted Robert Dekle on the factors influencing the U.S. trade deficit.

January 6, 2025

The Hill published an article by Hajar Yazdiha comparing climate activism to the civil rights movement. AOL republished the article.

TIME published an op-ed by Brittany Friedman about the anniversary of January 6th. AOL republished the article. WWJ-AM [link n/a] spoke with Friedman about how herbs can be used to build confidence.

Decrypt quoted Jonas Kaplan on how AI will shape Generation Beta’s critical thinking skills.

The Conversation published an article by Patrick James on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation. Scroll republished the article. 

OSV News quoted Richard Wood for a story on Cardinal McElroy’s appointment as Washington’s archbishop and its implications. BNS Global News and  The Dialog covered the story.

January 5, 2025

Yahoo Life reposted an article by Darby Saxbe and Lizzie Aviv about the cognitive burden that mothers experience. The article was originally published by The Conversation.

January 3, 2025

POLITICO published a story by Jacob Soll for an article featuring a collection of stories exploring potential “Black Swan” events in 2025.

Harper’s Bazaar referenced Percival Everett in an interview with author Cole Arthur Riley, who praised his novel James as one of the decade’s greatest books.

The Financial Times quoted Stanley Rosen on China’s declining box office revenues and the shift to streaming.

The Cool Down highlighted Travis Williams for his contributions to USC’s research on a fungal recycling method to repurpose carbon fiber waste.

January 2, 2025

The Atlantic quoted Darby Saxbe on her research exploring the division of household labor and mental health.

The Conversation published an article by Susan Kamei and Duncan Williams on the Irei Project honoring Japanese Americans incarcerated during WWII. Yahoo News, CT Insider, Castle-Rock Messenger, Cadillac News, Metropolitan Digital, Asia Times, and The Huntsville Item republished the article.

The Atlantic quoted Wendy Wood in a story discussing invisible habits that influence and change your life.The New York Times posted an obituary for Richard Easterlin, who has passed away. MSNBC [link n/a] also mentioned Easterlin.

January 1, 2025

Spectrum 1 News spoke with Brittany Friedman on the use of the “robot dog” and its potential impacts on policing.

Rappler republished an article with contributions by Patrick James about key elections to watch in 2025. Japan Today and The News Minute republished the article, which originally appeared in The Conversation.