From Where We Are

This morning, tragedy struck Southern California. A sixteen year old student opened fire this morning at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita killing two young students. On Today’s show, we get a live update from Henry Mayo hospital, and learn how we can discuss tragedy. If you or someone you know is in need of help, please reach out to professional counselors including those at student health services.

Producers: Joshua Chang, Luke Scorziell, Evan Jacoby, Isaiah Murtaugh

Hosts: Jolene Pumphrey and Helena Getayalew

Technical Director: Yuki Liang

On today’s special broadcast, we cover the anniversary of the Woolsey fire through Malibu community stories, and discuss how their experiences relate to the overall threat of California wildfires. From a man who stayed to save his house to a woman who coordinated the evacuation of an entire ranch, we follow the way that Woolsey has impacted — and continues to impact — the lives of those in Malibu. You’ll hear from camp JCA Shalom as they restore their camp, learn about fire insurance issues around the community, and follow a personal account from host and producer ZaZu Lippert. All that and more…FROM WHERE WE ARE.

On the anniversary of the Borderline Bar and Grill massacre, we speak with survivors, visit a newly opened Healing Garden in Thousand Oaks, and look at long term policy solutions for gun violence.

USC announced Mike Bohn as their new athletic director today and will be restructuring its Board of Trustees over the next few years. We also cover a Louis Vuitton and League of Legends collaboration, Chris Brown's yard sale, and what a group of war veterans are doing to make LA their home.

All this and more, on From Where We Are.

Producers: Luke Scorziell, Evan Jacoby, Aiyonna White, Joshua Chang, Isaiah Murtaugh

Hosts: Jolene Pumphrey and Helena Getayalew

Technical Director: Yuki Liang

On today’s show, we have an update on the 2020 election polls, a recap of the Youth Climate Strike, and an update on the Varsity Blues scandal. We cover protests surrounding the new L.A. Clippers stadium in Inglewood. We get student opinions on the local elections and how cities are responding to the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. All that and more, from where we are.

Producers: Zazu Lippert, Aiyonna White, and Isaiah Murtaugh

Hosts: Sophia Hausch and Yana Carr

Technical Director: Yuki Liang

On today’s show, fires continue to burn in California, Rep. Katie Hill gives her resignation speech, and we hear from one parent who flew from very far away for Trojan Family Weekend. We also go live from Olvera Street and one reporter got an exclusive interview with USC President Carol Folt.

Producers: Luke Scorziell, Joshua Chang, Evan Jacoby, Isaiah Murtaugh, and Sasha Urban

Hosts: Jolene Pumphrey and Helena Getayalew

Technical Director: Yuki Liang

On today's show, we have live updates on the Getty fire and Kinkaid fire. We have a Varsity Blues update and hear from a local elementary school that had the opportunity to communicate with the International Space Station. A new California law will change the "gig" economy. We hear opinions on the new rideshare system at LAX. All that and more from where we are!

On today’s show, wildfires spread throughout the state, protesters gather at the Santa Anita Racetrack, and a New York Times reporter talks climate change.

Producers: Joshua Chang, Luke Scorziell, Evan Jacoby, Isaiah Murtaugh and Sasha Urban

Hosts: Jolene Pumphrey and Helena Getayalew

Technical Director: Yuki Liang

On today's show, we have new charges in the admissions scandal, why and how the dean of the USC Marshall School of Business was removed from his post, and we learn about Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. We talk to alumna Paola Mardo about her podcast Long Distance, and we find out how Skid Row's homeless population gets water. All this and more, FROM WHERE WE ARE.

On today’s episode of From Where We Are, we look at sexual assault awareness on campus and the latest on the Southern California wildfires, along with some surprising college poll results going into the Democratic debates. We also celebrate the life of Annenberg professor Ed Cray, and talk to students about the Great California Shakeout and the drill’s effectiveness — or lack thereof. Our weekly Ampersand segment focuses on “poptimism:” the idea that pop music is just as worthy of pro critique as rock and other genres. All this and more…FROM WHERE WE ARE.

On today’s show, Californians are facing the threat of fires across the state. Northern California already has hundreds of thousands of people without power, and Southern California's numbers are steadily rising. Today we will have a special interview with Cal Fire Captain Nick Perricelli.

Producers: Luke Scorziell, Joshua Chang, Evan Jacoby, Isaiah Murtaugh

Hosts: Jolene Pumphrey and Helena Getayalew

Technical Director: Yuki Liang