Introducing: ‘MT Off Record’

Good morning. I’m excited to introduce our first paid benefit: Exclusive access to a new “MT Off Record” Signal chat, where I’ll send early breaking news, buzzy gossip, leaked documents, and quick analysis.

You’ll get access to the juicy tidbits that never make it to publication. It’s a group chat, not a news outlet, and that means it’s faster and more unfiltered. If you’re a USC insider who needs to stay ahead of the curve — this is for you.

Want access? Contribute $50 or more at our donation page, then text “Off Record” to tomo.415 on Signal. Your one-time payment will grant lifetime access to this benefit.

One caveat: If you’re a journalist whose beat includes USC, you’re ineligible. Sorry.

If you donated $50+ in the past, you should’ve received a separate email from me this morning. Ping me on Signal if you want access and believe I mistakenly left you out.