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On today’s show, USC political student organizations help students get more involved in politics, we sat down with UC Davis professor of immigration law, Kevin Johnson, and we discuss SCOTUS being asked to weigh in on the case of ending birthright citizenship. All that and more, From Where We Are.

USC student organizations gathered on Trousdale to highlight the national debt crisis and encourage student engagement ahead of an upcoming campus debate.

A UCLA report shows Latino college graduates earn less than non-Latino workers, while remaining concentrated in lower-wage industries across California.

A Colorado ban on conversion therapy for minors has been struck down by the Supreme Court, with the justices ruling the law violated First Amendment rights.

For the first time, California is observing “Farm Workers Day,” a new recognition that replaces Cesar Chavez Day and highlights the role of farmworkers in the state’s history.

On today's show, we talk No Kings protests in Los Angeles, declining populations in the city, and USC admissions break records? Easter brings an influx of bunnies in shelters, and rave culture hits LA. All that and more, From Where We Are.

Out of nearly 80,000 applicants, USC admitted about 10,000 students to the Class of 2030, with an average GPA of 3.92. As admitted student days begin, tour guides say campus will see an increase in visitors.

Thousands marched in Downtown Los Angeles as part of nationwide protests addressing federal policies, with police later reporting 75 arrests near the Metropolitan Detention Center.

After reaching about 10 million residents in 2020, Los Angeles County’s population has dropped slightly, according to recent census data. Experts say changes in births, deaths, migration, and immigration all contribute to the shift.

On today’s show, we discuss USC athletes putting their game faces on for Pro Day, Spring Break plans, how USC students are reacting to the FBI’s California bomb threat warning, and we jam out with our Live From the Halo guest, Off Peak.

With the NCAA tournament set to begin, USC students say filling out brackets and rooting for underdogs is part of the tradition that makes March Madness one of the most exciting events in college sports.

The clock is ticking for NFL teams to finalize their scouting reports and ready themselves for the 2026 NFL Draft and USC athletes are making a statement at the USC Pro Day. With a combination of a skills showcase and interviews, these young athletes and projected draftees are trying to make a name for themselves and increase their draft stock.

Spring break plans are underway for USC students, with some booking budget flights, others opting for road trips, and many heading home to visit family.

After an FBI memo warned of a possible Iranian drone attack in California, students expressed shock and concern, though officials say there is no immediate danger.

On today’s show, we discuss the success and message of Bad Bunny, a fixture of the LA community expanding, extreme weather, and Kai Trump’s trip to Erewhon.