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At @USCVandV’s Arts + Health Symposium, Noah Wyle and The Pitt team revealed what makes the show feel real: medical accuracy. With support from @HollywdHealth, writers collaborate with health experts to ground every storyline. Read more: today.usc.edu/inaugural-arts…

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In a nonstop news cycle, how do we tackle the big questions? @PBS @NewsHour’s “On Democracy” won its Cronkite Award for its examination of democratic norms under threat, a strained rule of law, and press freedom under attack. Watch the full awards: cronkiteawards.org

The first-ever USC symposium exploring the intersection of arts, health, medicine & wellness brings together faculty, artists & healthcare leaders for panels, talks, and live demos. Opening keynote by @Katefolb, director of our @HollywdHealth program. calendar.usc.edu/event/arts-hea…

Check out inspiring speeches from @maddow, @jonstewart, @JulioVaqueiro, @jdickerson & @PeterAlexander at our Cronkite Awards ceremony. #journalismmatters

The Walter Cronkite Awards For Excellence in Political Journalism honor reporting that holds power accountable and strengthens democracy through accuracy, independence, and integrity. Watch highlights from the 2025 acceptance speeches: cronkiteawards.org/2025ceremony.h…

Latinos make up nearly 20% of the U.S. population—but just 6% of roles in top broadcast TV. Our latest research examines how Latino characters are portrayed—and what’s missing. Featured in the Los Angeles Times (De Los). bit.ly/4c7HDou

Latino communities span 20+ countries with distinct cultures, yet that specificity rarely appears on screen. While Latino actors reflect many backgrounds, the characters they’re cast as are far more limited. Our new report explores these gaps: learcenter.org/latinorepresen…

LIVE today at 10am PT: Director of Research Erica Rosenthal shares our Lear Center research on audience reactions to HBO Max's 'The Pitt.' kqed.org/forum/20101019…

How does the medical community view HBO Max’s Emmy-winning drama The Pitt? Lear Center Research Director Erica Rosenthal and Hollywood, Health & Society Director Kate Langrall Folb break it down on the podcast Tomorrow Will Be Televised. tomorrowwillbetelevised.com/episodes/tomor…

As The Pitt enters season two, new Lear Center research shows that thoughtful medical storytelling resonates with clinicians — and motivates audiences to seek out and share real-world health information. learcenter.org/ThePitt parade.com/news/medical-d…

ICYMI: Rachel Maddow, Scott Pelley, Peter Alexander and others joined Lear Center Director Marty Kaplan on stage for the 2025 Walter Cronkite Awards at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The full event video is here: c-span.org/program/public…

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Noah Wyle Reveals How @USC's ⁦@LearCenter⁩ Helped Make 'The Pitt' "the Most Medically Accurate Show on TV" - The Hollywood Reporter apple.news/AdoAWLm8LQluqp…

Our Managing Director @Mojojohanna has partnered with @WorldBank and global leaders in Abuja, Nigeria for Entertaining Change—a gathering exploring how storytelling and strategy can drive social impact. The event continues in Lagos, streaming live here: @evgworld1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@evgworld1

Celebrating stories that make a difference! From The Pitt to Matlock to Shrinking, the New Norman Lear Awards honor TV tackling racism, climate, addiction & more—marking 25 years of honoring storytelling that sparks change. deadline.com/2025/09/the-pi…

In the @FT: Colbert may keep skewering CBS until he is let go then turn to podcasts or streaming, says Lear Center Director Marty Kaplan. Don’t expect a comedy successor — “what the new ownership wants CBS to be is not what brilliant comedy is about.” bit.ly/4lbkq5W

Most TV deaths are violent, but that’s not how most people die. Max's 'The Pitt' got it right — thanks to guidance from @HollywdHealth and @endwellproject, showing the real emotional and ethical complexities of end-of-life care. medscape.com/viewarticle/wh…

How do news and entertainment portray tech's impact on society? Learn more about the #ASCJ @LearCenter's new study: annenberg.usc.edu/news/research-…

Center Director Marty Kaplan shared his Big Idea: accuracy should be a core value for health influencers. With millions turning to TikTok and YouTube before doctors, Kaplan called for a new kind of @HollywdHealth that supports creators who put science and public health first.