Match Volume talks with the LA Philharmonic’s Executive Director Gail Samuel.

From tuning in to the radio when commuting to work, to belting out old classics in the car, music is a big part of our world. On this episode, we speak to the founder of the Vans Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman, who made a career out of music and philanthropy. We also hear from USC music professor and podcaster Nate Sloan about pop music and its role in our lives.

Being a journalist in today’s society can be complicated; especially when describing issues like climate change and American politics to the general public. On this episode of Match Volume, producer Sadie Olson talks to two journalists: Somini Sengupta, international climate reporter for the New York Times and Lisa Desjardins, political correspondent for PBS NewsHour. These journalists discuss their careers reporting on these complex issues.

Throughout newsroom history, the ratio of women to men in leadership positions has been imbalanced. A study by the International Women’s Media Foundation discovered that men hold 73 percent of management positions. On this episode, Sadie Olson interviewed Kristin Gilger, the Senior Associate Dean at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School, and Variety reporter Audrey Cleo Yap to discuss their experiences with being female in a newsroom.

USC students are taking action to fight for sustainability on campus. A recent climate strike held by student environmental organizations inspired the attendance of President Carol Folt on the day of her inauguration. On this episode, reporter Eileen Chen digs deeper into other initiatives to promote a more sustainable world with the director of USC's Center for Sustainability Solutions, Antonio Bento.

In recent months, USC has been making headline after headline—and not always for the best news. The school’s entanglement in scandals has been no secret. Hala Ozgur dives into the subject with Student Journalist Sasha Urban who reported on Dr. Dennis Kelly with Annenberg’s Beacon Project. Sadie Olson digs deeper with USG President Trenton Stone and Vice President Mahin Tahsin on efforts to combat this negative news with positive action.

The essayist and modern-day muckraker shares with Tracii McGregor her insight from reporting on the ground at Standing Rock and the U.S.-Mexico Border. Jesus Alvarado and Jon Reed chat with the award-winning CUNY professor about Craig Newmark Graduate J School's new Spanish-language initiative.

Match Volume is an interview podcast featuring the people shaping our world today. New episodes are released on USC Annenberg Media and available on iTunes.

The winners of the prestigious investigative journalism award chat with Sadie Olson about redlining and the impacts it has on the race divide in America today. Reporter Gabriel Cortes speaks with the Assistant Director of Field Operations about the upcoming 2020 census.

Match Volume is an interview podcast featuring the people shaping our world today. New episodes are released on USC Annenberg Media and available on iTunes.

Match Volume is an interview podcast featuring the people shaping our world today. New episodes are released every other Friday on USC Annenberg Media and available on iTunes.

Match Volume is an interview podcast featuring the people shaping our world today. New episodes are released every other Friday on USC Annenberg Media and available on iTunes.