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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. 

Coming 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.

Coming 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 throughout California heal from violence and trauma so survivors can live long, healthy and productive lives.

Coming 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