Payne on Politics

  Political Leadership, Global Trust, and the Future of Democracy What happens when political uncertainty, technological change, and growing concerns about leadership converge to reshape public trust and the future of global partnerships? In this episode of Payne on Politics , Dr. Gregory Payne sits down with Elaine Kamarck during the 12th Annual Emerson Global Summit in Washington, D.C., for a co...

  Political Communication, Elections, and the Emerson Experience What happens when decades of experience in political communication meet the challenges of modern elections, shifting voter attitudes, and the importance of hands-on education? In this episode of Payne on Politics , Dr. Gregory Payne sits down with Susan Page for a conversation exploring political communication, election forecasting,...

Journalism, Artificial Intelligence, and the Power of Leadership What happens when political change, technological innovation, and the influence of leadership intersect, shaping the way we understand democracy, journalism, and the world around us? In this episode of Payne on Politics , Dr. Gregory Payne sits down with Susan Page , award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and Washington Bureau...

Literature, Music, and the Southwick Recital Tradition What happens when a longstanding college tradition brings together literature, music, creativity, and community, creating new ways for people to experience the written word and connect with the ideas that shape our lives? In this episode of Payne on Politics , Dr. Gregory Payne sits down with Professor Ken Grout for a conversation about the So...

African Popular Culture, Identity, and Global Influence What happens when music, film, art, and everyday cultural expression become powerful tools for shaping national identity, connecting communities, and influencing how the world sees an entire continent? In this episode of Payne on Politics , Dr. Gregory Payne sits down with a visiting colleague from Ghana for a conversation exploring African p...

Free Speech, Political Communication, and the First Amendment What happens when the freedoms we associate with political debate collide with government power, university life, and the changing nature of communication? In this episode of Payne on Politics , Dr. Gregory Payne sits down with Leonard for a conversation exploring the relationship between political communication, law, government power,...

From Grassroots Politics to Political Communication What happens when a childhood surrounded by teachers' union meetings grows into a passion for politics, civic engagement, and creating change in the communities around you? In this episode of Payne on Politics , Dr. Gregory Payne sits down with Chloe Stone , a graduate student in Political Communication at Emerson College, for a conversation...

From Barcelona to Basketball What happens when you leave home, land in a new country, lose your wallet, and find yourself learning how to navigate an entirely different culture? In this episode of Payne on Politics , Dr. Payne sits down with Tyson for a candid conversation about his transformative experience in Barcelona, Spain — from an unforgettable first arrival to discovering a city and cultur...

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 Ian Sullivan and Mick Lohr are two student-athletes who are a part of Emerson's Communication Studies Department seeking to create NIL opportunities for ALL student-athletes. They're doing so through an app called CollegiateX and their group, Lions Connect. They've collaborated with Suffolk University to help further push their mission. Listen in and hear about the amazing program...

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Olivia Holub, a second-year sports communication major with a minor in podcasting, radio, and streaming media, speaks on the opportunities Emerson has given her and how Emerson really prepares you for the workplace. Emerson's Sports Communication Superteam is made up of professors and some of whom include Dr. Charles Steinberg (Paw Sox's President), Dr. Laurin Anderson, Tim Neverett (Voi...

On this episode of Payne on Politics, we chat with DJ Mara, a third-year student studying political communication and journalism, on how he is leveraging professional opportunities in sports and politics to build bridges in his community. Connect with DJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djmara/

Makeighly dos Santos is the current Ms. International World Petite (https://www.msinternationalworld.com/) and an International Political Communication student at Emerson College. She has become a prominent member of the Boston community after arriving only this past September.  In this podcast, she shares her perspective on space law and the growing need for clear legal frameworks as space become...

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 Listen in as Cole Gustafson & Shawnee Sims, two of our great film students, talk with me about how the Communication Studies Department & Film School bounce off each other. 

Shepard is an Emerson Alum who is currently the Beat The Streets New England's Boston program director. Shepard has been involved with a number of global projects and now uses sports as a way of youth development and civic engagement. As program director he works with over 300 youth annually in the city of Boston, using the sport of wrestling as a gateway for mentorship. 

Siapok Mu began as a journalism undergraduate student and switched to political communications after becoming immersed in public diplomacy and the political campaign trails here in the US. Having enjoyed his undergraduate education here at Emerson, he made the decision to pursue his masters degree here as well.