General Education S2E5: How the L.A. Times Investigated USC (ft. Matt Hamilton and Harriet Ryan)


We sit down with Los Angeles Times reporters Harriet Ryan and Matt Hamilton to discuss how they and other Times reporters worked to break multiple stories about USC. The Times has broken stories about several top University employees, including former Keck dean Carmen Puliafito and former gynecologist George Tyndall. Their reporting sheds light into the inner workings of USC, and what allowed those incidents of misconduct to occur. Music by Joakim Karud.

Talkin’ Troy S1E3: Troy Takes on Texas (ft. The Daily Texan)


In this special episode of Talkin’ Troy, host Sam Arslanian is joined by the Daily Texan’s Alex Briseño, Ross Burkhart and Steve Helwick as USC and Texas go head-to-head this weekend. Make your way over to the Daily Texan’s podcast Texan Overtime for more analysis before the game. Music by Joakim Karud.

General Education S2E4: Engemann’s Attempts to Rebuild Trust


This week, a special episode. We’re giving listeners an in-depth look at Online Editor Eileen Toh’s story on how the Engemann Student Health Center is trying to rebuild trust in the aftermath of revelations that former campus gynecologist George Tyndall abused his relationship with patients for nearly 30 years. Music by Joakim Karud.

Talkin’ Troy S1E2: JT Daniels’ First Real Test


As USC football heads into the Weekender game against Stanford, sports editor Sam Arslanian is joined by columnists Julia Poe and Keith Demolder to discuss what the Trojans need to do to win. After that, they discuss women’s soccer, men’s water polo and an emerging market — esports.

Rhythm and News S2E1: Summer Rewind


Your favorite music critics are back this year with fresh analysis of their favorite tunes. Host Kenan Draughorne and lifestyle editors Kanak Kapur and Matthew Philips talk about their picks for song of the summer, their favorite songs from the past week and the music they’re looking forward to this fall. Theme music by Joakim Karud.

Talkin’ Troy S1E1: USC Takes On UNLV


Sports editor Sam Arslanian is joined by columnist Keith Demolder and managing editor Eric He as the USC Trojans take on their first opponent of the season, UNLV. They also discuss how they expect the Women’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball teams to fare in their respective seasons. Music by Joakim Karud.

General Education S2E3: Campus Clubs and Mental Health


Digital Managing Editor Terry Nguyen and Multimedia Editor Jonathan Xue join Karan Nevatia for this week’s podcast. They discuss clubs students can get involved with at USC, and talk about recent changes to the University’s mental health services.

General Education S2E2: What’s on Wanda Austin’s Syllabus?


School’s back in session and syllabus week has begun with a new interim president at USC’s helm. Daily Trojan Editor-in-chief Allen Pham and Managing Editor Eric He join Karan in the studio this week to discuss their vision for this semester at the Daily Trojan. They also discuss what Wanda Austin is bringing to her new role as USC’s interim president.

General Education S2E1: A Whole New USC


Listen to “A Whole New USC” on Spreaker. As students begin to return to campus, they’re coming to a USC that has changed greatly this summer. Host Karan Nevatia is joined on the first episode of the second season of General Education by sports reporter and columnist Julia Poe and features editor Diana Kruzman — […]