Campus On The Common

Campus On The Common

Broadcasting from Emerson College’s School of Communication in Boston, Massachusetts, "Campus on the Common," provides an expert view into the field of media and communication through the lens of academic experts and industry professionals from Emerson and beyond. The podcast explores areas such as multimedia storytelling, media ethics, and how new technologies are affecting the communication industry. A national leader for cutting-edge research and education, Emerson's School of Communication houses hands-on programs in journalism, marketing, communication disorders, public relations, and sports communication, among others, preparing students to thrive in the classroom and in their careers.

Episodes

Dr. Gino Canella & Activist Media

May 3, 2023 • 36 mins
Social movements and activism today receive as much coverage in the news cycle as ever. But with the short attention span of the modern media ecosystem, how do activists and organizers today create and promote the meaningful stories behind their work? Dr. Gino Canella is a researcher, educator, and filmmaker who studies how collaborative media production has the potential to foster meaningful relationships among people fighting fo...
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Larry Potash & Narrative Journalism

January 11, 2023 • 33 mins
Today's media landscape is a digital environment always in motion, presenting new opportunities and challenges for storytellers of all kinds. So what does that mean for broadcast journalism in 2023? And how do young journalists succeed in the industry and tell meaningful stories? In this episode, Larry Potash—Chicago's longest-serving morning anchor and creator of the docuseries Backstory— provides his insight into the state of br...
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Dr. Mary Anne Taylor | US Women's National Soccer

April 27, 2022 • 27 mins
The U.S. Women's National Soccer Team has won four FIFA World Cups since its inception, while the men’s team has yet to make it to the finals. So, why do women have less to show for it on payday? In this episode, Dr. Mary Anne Taylor joins us to discuss the recent settlement between US Women's professional soccer and their players regarding the gender pay gaps in women's soccer. The Communication Studies professor offers actionabl...
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Positive Communication | Dr. Phillip Glenn

February 9, 2022 • 27 mins
On an interpersonal level, do you communicate in a positive or negative manner? Do you unknowingly project power or weakness, impatience or encouragement? Are your words edgy or empathetic? In this episode, we speak with Professor Philip Glenn about his research into the field of positive communication. He explains the movement towards non-violent communication and teaches us what role humor, laughter, and levity can play in devel...
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What you need to Know about Copyright with Dr. Bhamati Viswanathan

December 16, 2021 • 31 mins
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is an iconic tune, but what can it teach us about the importance of copyright for artists and other creatives? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Bhamati Viswanathan, a copyright lawyer, and affiliate professor here at Emerson College, about what you need to know to protect your intellectual property. Whether it’s copyright, patent, or trademark, securing your IP is the only way to make sure that you can ...
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Guerilla PR | David Richard CEO Big Fish PR

November 10, 2021 • 28 mins
How can you bring an unknown brand out of obscurity? How do you bring awareness to a cause that needs our attention? In this episode, it’s all about small budgets and big impacts as we dive into "guerilla public relations." We're sitting down with David Richard, who is the CEO of his own PR firm and a faculty member here at Emerson College, to learn why this public relations strategy makes sense as well as how to use it. We’ll di...
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Emerson College Polling | Isabel Holloway

October 18, 2021 • 19 mins
President Jimmy Carter’s wife Rosalynn famously said, “Don’t worry about the polls. But if you do, don't admit it.” Unfortunately, in today's heated political landscape and 24-hour news cycle, the former First Lady’s advice simply doesn't hold water. So in this episode, we welcome Isabel Hollaway ’19, the assistant director at Emerson Polling, to help us pull back the curtain on the study of public opinon — to understand what it i...
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Robin Danzak | Qualitative Research and Perspectives About Adoption

May 14, 2021 • 26 mins
How can academic researchers convey insight and meaning about the world of child adoption? Auto-ethnography, focus groups, and photo-voice (a combination of images and recorded narratives) are qualitative research tools that can provide meaningful context and insight into personal experiences. In this episode, Dr. Robin Danzak, discusses how she combines these tools in order to explore the spectrum of adoption from the perspectiv...
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Lina Maria Giraldo | Bridging Communities of Color Through Art and Storytelling

March 24, 2021 • 35 mins
The Latinx community is a complex, diverse group of people who have had a massive, unquestionable influence on North American culture and society. Whether it is music, art, sports, or politics, you can’t tell the story of U.S. history without Latinx history. Yet, for far too long in this country, they have felt oppressed, forgotten, and treated as a monolith. So, in a moment where many social movements have enveloped the nation, ...
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Team Harmony | Hate: What are You going To Do?

January 30, 2021 • 33 mins
Injustice, discrimination and hate are issues that we face here in the US as well as throughout the world. While 2020 was a year that clearly reflected how much work still needs to be done. Affecting meaningful change is easier said than done. Emerging from all this hostility we are now seeing a new generation of activists that have heard the call to action in the fight against Hate. So who are these young leaders of social change...
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Dr. Carol Ferrara | Islamophobia

November 25, 2020 • 32 mins
In France, we’re seeing a continuous pattern of discrimination, fear, hatred, and violence associated with Islamophobia. What’s at the heart of the matter and is it possible to be both French and Muslim in France? COTC spoke with Dr. Carol Ferrara, assistant professor of Marketing Communication at Emerson College and a sociocultural anthropologist with expertise and field experience in France. ABOUT OUR GUEST... Drawing upon her ...
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Dr. Rhiannon Luyster | Research into Autism and Language Development

October 28, 2020 • 29 mins
How do children with autism spectrum disorder develop language skills? Recent research shows signs that third party conversations may be a possible avenue for children with ASD to learn the language. If correct, this hypothesis may reveal insights into new ways of teaching children important early language skills. In this episode, we’ll talk with Dr Rhiannon Luyster about her research into how children with autism may benefit fro...
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Dr. Gina Gayle | Multimedia Storytelling

October 14, 2020 • 30 mins
A picture is worth a thousand words. Some of the most iconic moments in modern history have been captured through the lens of photojournalists. These dedicated witnesses to history conform to an ethical code of conduct and apply their truth in documenting what they see. As modern technology democratizes who gets to craft and share the story, what separates the professional photojournalist as a multimedia storyteller from a passer...
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Dr. Lauren Anderson | Sports And Protest

September 30, 2020 • 29 mins
NFL Quarterback Colin Capernick took a knee during the national anthem, Olympic medalists John Carlos and Tommie Smith raised their fists on the podium, and basketball legend LeBron James refused to shut up and dribble. How do professional sports and social activism intertwine, and what impact do sports continue to have on the ongoing struggle to build a more equitable world? ABOUT OUR GUEST... Lauren Anderson earned her Ph.D. in...
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Sara Asem | Emotional Intelligence

September 9, 2020 • 29 mins
In stressful times, it’s easy to lose our cool. Empathy and reason become hard to come by and we can react to others as well as ourselves in a less-than-positive manner. So what can we do about how we feel and how we manage relationships with others? Let’s talk about emotional intelligence.  In this episode- we’ll talk with Sara Asem ’00, MA’02 founder of Luminary Minds and emotional intelligence coach. ABOUT OUR GUEST... As the...
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Crisis Communications | Dr. Vincent Raynauld

July 21, 2020 • 30 mins
In just the last few months, we've witnessed plague, brutality, protest, murder hornets, locusts, wayward comets, and unemployment numbers unseen for generations. So who do we look to in a time a crisis? What do we, the public, need to hear? Why are some leaders effective in getting the public to respond, while others fail miserably? How do you get the word out? What are the key concepts and best practices of crisis communications...
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Lets Talk About Race | Cheryl Owsley Jackson & Heather May

June 25, 2020 • 42 mins
In this powerful and insightful discussion, we explore... • The origins and persistence of institutional racism in the U.S., and how its driven by individual racism • The legacy and manifestation of white privilege • The definition and nuances of racism, and what we get wrong about it • What white people can do to understand and combat racism About Cheryl Owsley Jackson... Cheryl is a is a journalist-in-residence at Emerson Co...
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Azeta Hatef | Media For Social Change

April 30, 2020 • 25 mins
Media is a powerful tool that shapes our everyday lives. But how do others worldwide engage with media and harness its power for social change? In this episode, we’ll talk with Azeta Hatef, Assistant Professor of Journalism, who studies how marginalized groups—such as women in Afghanistan and the Czech Republic's Roma community —find ways to shape their own identity by engaging the media. ABOUT OUR GUEST... Azeta joined Emerson's...
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Sanjay Pothen | Voice Technology

February 18, 2020 • 32 mins
"Alexa, help me with my homework!" Voice-enabled technology has arrived and is becoming a bigger part of our daily lives. Where is this technology going, what are the implications for industry, education and at home? How do you get in on this trend's ground floor? Why should we care? In this episode, we speak with Emerson Launch Director Sanjay Pothen, who is leading several initiatives to advance the use of voice technology here...
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Laura Glufing Tham | Managing Dementia

January 23, 2020 • 27 mins
In our discussion with Laura, we also learn about... • The symptoms and processes of different types of dementia • Tools and strategies that family members and caregivers can use to help their loved one with dementia • How family members can take care of themselves as well as their loved one • The different types of therapies used at Emerson's Robbins Center, and how therapists determine which is best for each patient. ABOUT ...
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