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Listen.Up.People.

Listen.Up.People. Podcast


Listen.Up.People. features faculty, alumni and community partners dedicated to advocacy on the most critical issues of our time. We’re talking about what’s happening and why it’s happening.

It’s time for people to listen up! 

We’d also love to hear from you. Contact the show at listenuppeople@usc.edu.

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EPISODES

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Episode 1: Ending Homelessness

Ben Henwood and Seth Pickens unapologetically believe it is within our reach to end homelessness in the United States. 

September 4, 2025

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Episode 2: LGBT Health & Wellness

John Blosnich and Gabriel Robles have a vision of a world that promotes the physical, emotional and social well-being of all people regardless of sexual orientation. 

September 11, 2025

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Episode 3: Supporting Foster Youth

Julie Cederbaum and Sara Jimenez McSweyn delve into issues related to experiences in the foster youth system and what happens when youth age out of foster care.

September 18, 2025

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Episode 4: Healing from Trauma

Ruth Supranovich and Sara Caliboso-Soto lead the Trauma Recovery Center at USC, helping individuals heal from violence and trauma so survivors can live long, healthy and productive lives.

September 25, 2025

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Episode 5: AI and Wisdom Work

John Oberg, DSW '22, and Josiah Bryan, of Precina Health use AI to improve well-being, yet are deeply concerned about the role of AI in the workplace and its impact on our daily lives. 

Coming October 2, 2025

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Episode 6: Caring for Veterans & Military Families

Carl Castro and Sara Kintzle focus on improving health and well-being of service members, veterans and their families, particularly during transition from military to civilian life.

Coming October 9, 2025

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Episode 7: Integrating Social Work and Public Safety

Rosemary Alamo and Rick Ornelas created a first-of-its-kind program for MSW students that is a capacity-building partnership with law enforcement and public safety departments. 

Coming October 16, 2025

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Episode 8: Advancing Addiction Science

Olivia Lee and Jennifer Lewis explain why social work is uniquely poised to effect change for substance use disorders, and that a transdisciplinary approach to treatment is the path forward.

Coming October 23, 2025

 

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Episode 9: Transformative Power of Social Work & Sports

Steve Hydon and Aimee Odette demonstrate how the integration of social work and sports promotes well-being, inclusivity, personal growth and positive change for individuals, communities and society.

Coming October 30, 2025