Podcasts contributor Megan Vahdat sits down with UCLA professor and political scientist Megan Mullin to discuss the growing polarization in environmental politics, the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles County fires and her personal journey as an environmental advocate.

In the inaugural episode of Daily Bruin Spotlight, Arts editors dive into the latest in music, film and lifestyle at UCLA and beyond. From Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour and Coachella predictions to a tribute for filmmaker David Lynch and highlights from UCLA’s Dance Marathon, hosts Reid Sperisen, Martin Sevcik, Aisosa Onaghise and Jillian Baker break down the biggest stories shaping arts and culture this April.

On Friday, March 7th, over a thousand scientists from across Southern California met to protest cuts to the NIH and other agencies in Westwood.