Novelist Susan Straight talks about her new book, ‘Take One Candle Light a Room’
University of Southern California Alum and award-winning novelist Susan Straight discusses her latest novel, "Take One Candle Light a Room." The book was inspired by real stories of race, class and migration from her community in the Inland Empire. (posted 12/02/10)
By LeTania Kirkland

USC battles its rival UCLA Saturday
The University of Southern California cannot go to any bowl games this year, and the University of California, Los Angeles is not having the greatest season. Will there be any excitement when these two rival teams play? (posted 11/30/10)
By Madeleine Scinto

DREAM Act could generate $1.6 trillion
The Migration Policy Institute of Washington estimates if the DREAM Act passes, 825,000 youths will pave their way to citizenship. One University of California, Los Angeles professor says those youth will generate money in the trillions. (posted 11/30/10)
By Madeleine Scinto

Compton beauty queen speaks out for her community
Despite the negative reputation Compton has received in the past, Shanice McKinley is competing for Miss California USA to represent her community in a positive light. She spoke with host LeTania Kirkland about her preparation for the competition and why she chose to represent her community. (posted 11/18/10)
By LeTania Kirkland

NPR Host Michele Norris talks about her memoir, ‘The Grace of Silence’
NPR Host Michele Norris is in town promoting her new memoir, "The Grace of Silence." The book traverses Norris' childhood home in Minneapolis, her familial roots in the South and her own family's "hidden conversation" about race. (posted 11/11/10)
By LeTania Kirkland

Karen Bass expects chaos, but has hope for her move to Washington
Congresswoman-elect Karen Bass speaks with host LeTania Kirkland about the challenges of a Republican-dominated Congress. She also talks about priorities for her new role in Washington. (posted 11/04/10)
By LeTania Kirkland

California’s new budget and what it means for the state
Bill Watkins from the Center for Economic Research & Forecasting speaks about the proposed California budget and what the budget means for the future of California. (posted 10/07/10)
By LeTania Kirkland

Host interview with Autry Museum Executive Director Jonathan Spaulding
Host LeTania Kirkland sat down with Autry Museum executive director Jonathan Spaulding about the museum's latest exhibition, "Siqueiros: Censorship Defied," and the artist's lasting legacy in the world of contemporary art in Los Angeles. (posted 9/30/10)
By LeTania Kirkland

Dutch Photographer Toen Voeten Discusses New York’s Tunnel People
Dutch photographer Teun Voeten studied and lived with the underground homeless subway dwellers in New York for five months and now he's written a book about it called Tunnel People. (posted 9/14/10)
By Madeleine Scinto

Student explores Dubai similarities to U.S. in exchange program
For her first trip out of the country, USC Annenberg student Silva Sevlian traveled to one of the worlds leading business capitals, Dubai. She was a part of a cultural exchange program and got to explore the United Arab Emirates for 12 days. (posted 4/29/10)
By Heather Hope