General Education

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  1. 10/27/2023

    On interviewing elected state officials with Benjamin Gamson

    In this episode of "General Education," the Daily Trojan's flagship news podcast, host Jonathan Park dives deep with assistant news editor Benjamin Gamson on what it was like interviewing the two elected state officials representing the districts containing USC: California State Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas and Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer. Gamson reveals the process behind setting up and approaching the interview, and why USC students should care about the resulting conversation. This episode was hosted by Jonathan Park. Written by Benjamin Gamson, Macarthy Mahoney, Julianne Cox, Quinten Seghers and Mallory Moon. Edited by Jonathan Park. Produced by Jonathan Park, Benjamin Papp and Thomas Johnson. Based on the article  by Benjamin Gamson. General Education is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.

    10 min

  2. 09/25/2023

    An Interview with NABA and other stories

    This week on "General Education," host Grace Ingram covers a letter writing campaign on campus, relief for the disasters in Morocco and Libya and an interview with NABA members Bryan Alexander, Joseph Ogumola and faculty advisor Professor Zivia Sweeney. Hosted by Grace Ingram. Written by Benjamin Gamson, Mccarthy Mahoney and Quinten Seghers. Based on articles by Talia Wexler, Nathan Elias and Melissa Grimaldo. Edited by Julianne Cox. Produced by Christina Chkarboul, Jonathan Park, Grace Ingram, Benjamin Papp and Kevin Gramling. General Education is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.

    13 min

  3. 09/18/2023

    An interview with Los Angeles' youngest elected official, Triston Ezidore and other stories

    In this episode of General Education, host Kevin Gramling covers delays in housing developments near campus, the newest in USC sustainability initiatives and an interview with Culver City board member Triston Ezidore, a junior at USC and the youngest elected official in Los Angeles. This episode was hosted by Kevin Gramling. Written by Quinten Seghers, Macarthy Mahoney, Ben Gamson and Ben Papp. Edited by Grace Ingram and Jules Cox. Produced by Grace Ingram, Kevin Gramling, Jonathan Park and Christina Chkarboul. Based on articles by Ben Gamson, Justin Ha and Eva Hartman. General Education is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.

    17 min

  4. 09/11/2023

    An interview on USC's new Sustainability Hub

    This week on “General Education,” host Grace Ingram sits down with Mateo Villalba-Mutis and Nathan Elias to discuss their article on USC’s new Sustainability Hub. This episode was hosted by Grace Ingram. Written by Quinten Seghers, Claire Qiu, and Grace Ingram. Edited by Kevin Gramling. Produced by Jonathan Park, Christina Chkarboul and Grace Ingram. General Education is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.

    17 min

  5. 09/03/2023

    A switch from Blackboard to Brightspace, and other stories

    USC skirted federal aid law⁠, ⁠graduate students rally for workplace rights⁠ and an interview with Quinten Seghers on his ⁠article⁠ about USC making the change from Blackboard to Brightspace. This episode was hosted by Macarthy Mahoney. Written by Benjamin Gamson, Macarthy Mahoney, Julianne Cox and Quinten Seghers. Edited by Grace Ingram. Produced by Jonathan Park, Grace Ingram, Benjamin Papp, Christina Chkarboul and Thomas Johnson. Based on articles by Benjamin Gamson, Quinten Seghers and Sparsh Sharma. General Education is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.

    8 min

  6. 08/27/2023

    Legacy admissions face renewed scrutiny and other stories

    A year of USC employee labor action, Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity's attorneys ask for dismissal of sexual assault case, rent around USC continues to increase with new “luxury” housing and an interview with news editor Eva Hartman about the future of USC legacy admissions.  Content warning: This episode contains references to sexual assault and violence, from 2:10 to 2:50. If you are in need of support, help is available. Here are some resources you can contact: USC Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services is located at Engemann Student Health Center Suite 356. Call (213) 740-9355 and request to speak with an advocate or counselor. Services are confidential. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is a free confidential hotline that is active 24/7. Call (800) 656-4673. This episode was hosted by Benjamin Gamson. Written by Benjamin Gamson, Macarthy Mahoney and Julianne Cox. Edited by Benjamin Papp and Thomas Johnson. Produced by Jonathan Park, Grace Ingram, Benjamin Papp and Thomas Johnson. Based on articles by Michelle Rivas, Eva Hartman, Christina Chkarboul and Tomoki Chien. General Education is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.

    12 min

  7. 07/07/2023

    Affirmative action and other stories

    The Supreme Court Shuts down loan forgiveness and affirmative action, USC alumni host an urban planning podcast, judge denies bid in Ridley-Thomas trial and Mu Theta’s attorneys urge dismissal of assault case.  Content warning: This episode contains references to sexual assault and violence, from 3:59 to 5:04. If you are in need of support, help is available. Here are some resources you can contact: USC Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention and Services is located at Engemann Student Health Center Suite 356. Call (213) 740-9355 and request to speak with an advocate or counselor. Services are confidential. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) is a free confidential hotline that is active 24/7. Call (800) 656-4673. This episode was hosted by Kevin Gramling. Written by Kevin Gramling. Based on articles by Jonathan Park, Nathan Elias, The City News Service and Edhita Singhal. Edited by Grace Ingram. Produced by Grace Ingram and Christina Chkarboul. General Education is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information. We hope you’re enjoying your summer Trojans, and we’ll see you in the Fall!

    13 min

  8. 06/27/2023

    A new boba place coming to the USC village, USG passes a bill amending 2023-24 budget and POIR fights to keep beloved outreach center funded

    A new boba place coming to the USC village from the founder of Cafe Dulce, USG Senate passes a bill amending next school year’s budget plan and an interview with staff writer Nathan Elias about his article on funding cuts for the Center for Active Learning in International Relations. This episode was hosted by Kevin Gramling. Written by Kevin Gramling. First recap based on the article by Quinten Seghers. Second Recap based on the article by Mateo Villalba Mutis. Edited by Thomas Johnson. Produced by Grace Ingram and Christina Chkarboul. General Education is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information. We hope you’re enjoying your summer Trojans, we’ll be back next week!

    13 min
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Tune in for conversations with DT reporters about the latest USC news and interviews with individuals making waves within the USC community.

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  • Creator
    Daily Trojan
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Daily Trojan
  • Show Website
    General Education