Politics, Power & the Law: A Conversation with Harvey Levin (TMZ) & Jeffrey Toobin (NYT)

Event details Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Location: TBD Type: Lecture / Talk / Workshop Campus: University Park Campus Department: Center for the Political Future Audience: Students, Faculty/Staff, Neighbors About this event From high-profile trials to Supreme Court showdowns, the intersection of politics, power, and the law has never been more closely watched. How are legal battles reshaping the political landscape? What role do the courts play in an era of intense polarization? How does media coverage influence public perception of justice and accountability? And what do today's most consequential cases signal about the future of American democracy? IN PERSON REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/politics-power-law-a-conversation-with-harvey-levin-jeffrey-toobin-tickets-2003379171030?aff=oddtdtcreator VIRTUAL REGISTRATION LINK TO COME On Tuesday, October 20th from 4-6 PM, the USC Center for the Political Future invites you to Politics, Power & the Law: A Conversation with Harvey Levin (TMZ) & Jeffrey Toobin (NYT). Join us for a wide-ranging discussion featuring Harvey Levin, Founder of TMZ, attorney, legal analyst, and television producer, and Jeffrey Toobin, legal analyst, author, and contributor to The New York Times. Together, they will examine the legal storylines driving the national conversation, the forces shaping the justice system and public opinion, and what to watch as these cases and debates unfold. Panelists Include: Harvey Levin – Founder of TMZ; Attorney, Legal Analyst, and Television ProducerJeffrey Toobin – Legal Analyst and Author; Contributor, The New York Times IN PERSON REGISTRATION: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/politics-power-law-a-conversation-with-harvey-levin-jeffrey-toobin-tickets-2003379171030?aff=oddtdtcreator VIRTUAL REGISTRATION LINK TO COME Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/politics-power-the-law-a-conversation-with-harvey-levin-tmz-jeffrey-toobin-nyt