USC Podcasts

Ideas in Action, USC's Podcast Series

The Power and Possibilities of AI

NEW PODCAST ALERT | SEASON 8, EPISODE 1 | September 4, 2025

Discoveries in AI are changing our present and shaping our future. Experts from a range of fields will discuss their research, the societal implications of AI, and how they are using AI to do groundbreaking and changemaking work in everything from education to healthcare.


Lightbulb Moments by USC is a new podcast that brings you face to face with the brilliant minds behind USC’s research. Interviews highlight top researchers’ experiences, insights and personal ah-ha moments that drive their quest for innovative ideas and excellence. Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Music and Amazon Music.


Lighbulb Moments by USC

The Future of Wearable Technology with Yasser Khan

NEW PODCAST ALERT | SEASON 1, EPISODE 8 | May 30, 2025

Yasser Khan is an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at USC, whose work sits at the intersection of engineering, medicine and design. He gives us insight on how these devices will create a more precise picture into our health and wellness. Yasser talks about his work as an engineer in the healthcare space, what it takes to push a new idea forward and what the future holds for human-centered technology.


IDEAS IN ACTION is a series of podcasts produced by USC. Aligned with the university mission dedicated to “the development of human beings and society as a whole through the cultivation and enrichment of the human mind and spirit,” the series brings you thought-provoking conversations across various disciplines, happening at USC’s University Park and Health Sciences campuses in Los Angeles. It is available on Spotify, Apple PodcastsYouTube Music and Amazon Music.