IDEAS IN ACTION is a podcast series produced by the University of Southern California. 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 today. Recordings are available on this website, as well as on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Spotify.
IDEAS IN ACTION | USC's Podcast Series
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75 episodes
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IDEAS IN ACTION is a podcast series produced by the University of Southern California. 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 today. Recordings are available on this website, as well as on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music and Spotify.
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