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Lever TimeHow AI Is Taking Over The U.S. GovernmentThe Trump administration just unveiled a sweeping AI Action Plan that aims to achieve global dominance in the industry. Hiding deep within the document? A previously rejected scheme to ban oversight of tech oligarchs and let artificial intelligence run wild. Today on Lever Time, producer Natalie Bettendorf investigates the challenges and political realities of reining in AI — and why Congress and the president seem determined to terminate AI regulations.Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at levernews.com/join.To leave a tip for The Lever, click her...2025-07-2836 min
Post ReportsThe Twitter-Elon Musk showdown has arrivedA billionaire, a social media company and a lawsuit — the “epic” saga between Twitter and Elon Musk’s acquisition deal. Plus, NASA’s James Webb telescope captures galaxies light-years away.Read more:Twitter is officially suing Elon Musk, after the billionaire said he wanted to back out of a deal to buy the social media company. Silicon Valley correspondent Elizabeth Dwoskin has for months been following Musk’s threats to cancel the purchase, and she explains what this moment means for Twitter.The James Webb Space T...2022-07-1318 min
GEN-ZiNE THE PODREGENERATION: A Global Drag ShowLiv Scott has always wondered how we can create a more compassionate, sustainable world. This is a driving force in their upcoming film, "Emergence of Heart." To raise money for this project, they're hosting a global drag show called REGENERATION on February 25, 2022. This episode explores Liv's creative process, the story behind the show's name, and what's bringing some of the performers to the stage.You can purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/regeneration-a-global-drag-show-tickets-249440552407.Produced by Natalie Bettendorf and Liv Scott.Original music by Henna Chou, aka "Aux Aux."2022-02-2209 min
It's All JournalismMental health toolkit designed by and for student journalistsEileen Toh and Natalie Bettendorf are two of the leaders and co-founders of the University of Southern California's Student Journalism Wellness Project, an online resource kit for journalists to help handle the stress and mental health obstacles that come from working in news. They tell It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell about the importance of the project and their friend, Karan Nevatia, who started the initiative before dying by suicide in 2020.2021-08-0540 min
It's All JournalismMental health toolkit designed by and for student journalistsEileen Toh and Natalie Bettendorf are two of the leaders and co-founders of the University of Southern California's Student Journalism Wellness Project, an online resource kit for journalists to help handle the stress and mental health obstacles that come from working in news. They tell It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell about the importance of the project and their friend, Karan Nevatia, who started the initiative before dying by suicide in 2020.
Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Also, listen to our podcast on Apple P...2021-08-0537 minIt's All JournalismMental health toolkit designed by and for student journalistsEileen Toh and Natalie Bettendorf are two of the leaders and co-founders of the University of Southern California's Student Journalism Wellness Project, an online resource kit for journalists to help handle the stress and mental health obstacles that come from working in news. They tell It's All Journalism host Michael O'Connell about the importance of the project and their friend, Karan Nevatia, who started the initiative before dying by suicide in 2020.
Keep up with the latest news about the It's All Journalism podcast, sign up for our weekly email newsletter. Also, listen to our podcast on Apple P...2021-08-0537 minGEN-ZiNE THE PODThe Feminist In Your HeadWhen you close your eyes and picture a feminist, what do you see? Abeer Tijani and Natalie Bettendorf discuss the feminist lenses and their implications. Specifically, they delve into White Feminism and how it marginalizes the struggles of other women. 2020-12-2244 min
General EducationNo Questions Asked — Drug Take Back DayFor the last episode of the fall semester and Sean's last episode as host, we’ll be looking at the first Drug Take Back Day hosted by USC Pharmacies and USC Student Health Center on Dec. 5. This event is particularly relevant given the L.A. Times reporting that hinted at links between some of the recent student deaths and drug overdoses. Featuring reporting from assistant news editor Sarah Yaacoub and associate managing editor Natalie Bettendorf, and an interview with Chief Health Officer Sarah Van Orman. Music by Joakim Karud.2019-12-0413 minGeneral EducationA Community in MourningThere have been nine student deaths in less than three months at USC, three of which have been confirmed by the university administration as suicides. Sean is joined by associate managing editor Natalie Bettendorf, who covered the story for Daily Trojan, as they discuss what the string of deaths mean for the university and students dealing with similar problems. Music by Joakim Karud.
Editor's Note: The podcast refers to eight deaths. Since the recording of this podcast, there has been an additional confirmed death.2019-11-1316 minGeneral EducationTradition on TrialAfter a four-month-long investigation, "Tradition on Trial" is out. Olivia DeWitt talks with writers Natalie Bettendorf and Mia Speier about safety and due process on Greek Row. Music by Joakim Karud.2019-03-2614 min
Tip Your ServerEpisode 3: Sherra LasleySherra Lasley got her start in the restaurant game as a blizzard master at the Dairy Queen in Bettendorf, Iowa, eventually graduating to bar manager at the famous IO theater in Chicago. We talk about the perils of Postmates, our escape route from Grand Central Market, and her extensive comedy accomplishments, including her recent pilot. Enjoy!2017-07-1351 min