University of Southern California Podcasts

Stories of the Past for our Future with Susan Kamei

NEW PODCAST ALERT | SEASON 1, EPISODE 4 | October 2, 2024

Susan Kamei is Managing Director of the USC Dornsife Spatial Sciences Institute, adjunct professor of history and is recognized as one of our country’s most prominent scholars on the Japanese American incarceration during World War II. Her book When Can I Go Back to America: Voices of Japanese American Incarceration During World War II has received critical acclaim, and her background as a lawyer an activist fighting for restitution for Japanese Americans informs her current work in advancing the modern approach to national security and civil liberties.

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, YouTube Music and Amazon Music.


Setting the Scene for Change: The Future of Theatre

NEW PODCAST ALERT | SEASON 7, EPISODE 5 | September 24, 2024

Panelists will offer a wide array of perspectives on acting, scenic design, playwriting, diversity in theatre, theatrical institutions, and possibilities for a more equitable and inclusive theatre world.

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.

Ideas in Action

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