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Payne on Politics

by Dr. Gregory Payne

Each week Dr. Payne interviews some of the leading academics, experts, and practitioners in the realm of politics, public opinion, and global affairs. He is the Co-Director of the Emerson Blanquerna Center for Global Communication and received an “Honoris Causa” from the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations, University of Ramon Llull in Barcelona. Dr. Payne has taught at Yale and Tufts University as well as Occidental College. He has also received his B.A, M.A. and Ph.D at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his MPA from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is the co-author of Tom Bradley: The Impossible Dream, Mayday: Kent State, the play Kent State: A Requiem, and has authored academic and popular articles and book chapters for publications worldwide. After writing the first dissertation on the shootings at Kent State at Illinois, he is a noted expert on the May 1970 tragedy and its aftermath. He directed three, global conf

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Episodes

  1. A Emerson-Suffolk Collaboration Empowering Student Athletes through Collegiate X | Payne on Politics

    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...

  2. The Superteam of Sports Communication: A Conversation w/ Olivia Holub | Payne on Politics

    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…

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  3. The Intersection of Sports & Politics: A Conversation w/ DJ Mara

    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:...

  4. The Intersection of Space & Fashion; A Conversation w/ Makeighly Dos Santos | PAYNE ON POLITICS

    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…

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  5. Behind the Scenes with Cole & Shawn; Comm Studies Connection to the School of Film

    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.

  6. A Dialogue with Shepard Vargo on Civic Engagement, Civic Life, & Building Bridges through Sports

    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…

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  7. Odyssey in America as an International MA Candidate in Political Communication | Payne on Politics Episode #1

    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…

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  8. Cultural Bridges in Education: Prof. Franklin-Lyons Discusses the Emerson-Blanquerna Summit

    In this episode of Payne on Politics, host Greg Payne sits down with the Emerson College Professor Adam Franklin-Lyons for an in-depth discussion about the Emerson-Blanquerna 9th Annual Global Summit, a remarkable event set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the 70th Anniversary commemorative...

  9. Neil Harris & Niko Emack, Challenges for Black Male Educators in Public Schools

    One of the biggest challenges today in education is the shortage of Black males in public school education. Explore the day-to-day challenges for Black male teachers who oftentimes are the only prevalent male figure for at risk youth in the public school system. Neil Harris is public school…

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  10. Successful Campaign - Emerson College Poli Comm Major Trey Fuccillo: Building the Plane While Flying It

    Trey Fuccillo is an Emerson College junior studying Political Communication with minors in Pre-Law and Philosophy. He’s a lifelong resident of Marlborough, Massachusetts, and was recently elected their newest Ward 6 City Councilor. Prior to being elected, Trey worked at Marlborough City Hall and...

  11. Danell Tomasella, Legacy of Communication Studies from 21 Commonwealth to Now

    Danell is an Emerson College alum and former professor in the Communication Studies department. Tune in to hear Danell share what Emerson means to her, and how the Communication Studies department continues to enrich the tradition of being the 1st School of Communication in the U.S.

  12. Geoffrey Parish, Emerson Alum '97, Joins for the Public Diplomacy Speaker Series

    Geoffrey Parish graduated Emerson with a BA in Political Communication and an MBA from Cambridge University in England. Geoff is the Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Consulate –Hong Kong & Macau, where he leads the team providing advocacy and navigating market access issues on behalf of U.S....

  13. Lu Ann Reeb, Emmy Award-winning television executive producer & Emerson College Chair of Journalism

    Twice an Emmy Award-winning television executive producer, Lu Ann Reeb, Emerson College Chair of Journalism, is a longtime broadcast journalist and an entrepreneur, who has launched online media companies. Reeb is founder of Boston Media Group, creating innovative digital and traditional media...

  14. Ashley Osmecki, Class of 2023 - PR, Digital Storytelling, and Global Experiences at Emerson College

    Ashley Osmecki is one of the many talented students graduating as part of the class of '23 and officially becoming a member of the Emerson Mafia! From Rosarito, Mexico, to shedding tears of joy in the FC Barca stadium - Camp Nou, Ashley has always approached her Emerson experience with…

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  15. Basia Stachurska, Emerson Public Relations Student and VP of Brand Engagement of PRSSA

    Emerson student participant for the Barcelona Spring Break Workshop 2023 Vice President of Brand Engagement for Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Content Creator and Assistant Producer for Post Grad Cheat Sheet (Podcast) Emerson College Student Ambassador for the Office of...

  16. John Filo, Pulitzer Prize Winner Shares Story of Iconic Photo from Kent State May 4,1970

    An emotional and historic account of a story etched in the souls of many due to John's iconic photo of 14 year old Mary Vecchio over the Body of Jeffery Miller. John re-accounts his steps on Kent State's campus as a student whose iconic photo - one that would earn him a Pulitzer Prize - captures...

  17. Matt Shearer, Emerson '09 and Award-Wnning Reporter for WBZ NewsRadio

    Matt Shearer graduated from Emerson in 2009 and quickly became a well-known local media personality. As an award-winning Reporter for WBZ NewsRadio, he's carved out a niche for highlighting the distinct people and places that make New England special. His unique approach to storytelling has...

  18. Oliver Rick, Co-Author of Global Sports and Contemporary China: Sport Policy, International Relations, and New Class Identities in the People’s Republic

    Oliver Rick recently released a new book with co-author Dr. Longxi Li —Global Sports and Contemporary China: Sport Policy, International Relations, and New Class Identities in the People’s Republic. This book examines the formation of a globally oriented sports system in China from the beginning…

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  19. Warren Backman, Sports Communication and Emerson College Soccer

    Warren Backman is an Emerson College alum and graduate of the Sports Communication program. Warren has a passion for college athletics which in many ways was cemented by his time playing soccer at Emerson College. Tune in to hear Warren discuss the meaning he finds in coaching athletes and the...

  20. Kevin Mercuri, Public Relations and the Emerson College Tradition

    Kevin Mercuri is CEO of Propheta Communications, an NYC-based PR marketing, and social media agency. Tune in to hear about the professional expertise of Kevin along with stories from the history of collaboration with Dr. Payne. Kevin began his career in Washington, DC, where he acted as PR…

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  21. Dr. Charles Steinberg, President of Worchester WooSox Talks Sports as Soft Power and his MLB Career

    Dr. Charles Steinberg joined the Pawtucket Red Sox (Now the Worcester Red Sox aka WooSox) as President on November 5, 2015 after many years as Executive Vice President of the Boston Red Sox. In a vast career in which he has also worked with the Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, Los Angeles...

  22. Dr. Sharifa Simon-Roberts, Celebrity Spectacle and the LA Oscar Talks

    Tune in to hear Emerson College Professor and Howard Alum, Dr. Sharifa Simon-Roberts discuss her research and ongoing project of Oscar Talks which is a collaborative effort with Prof. Owen Eagan on the Emerson LA campus.

  23. Jordan Owens, Emerson Journalism and Political Communication Student who Interviewed Bob Woodward

    Jordan Owens is an Emerson College Journalism major with a minor in Political Communication. Tune in to hear Jordan discuss her journey from Atlanta to Emerson College which includes trips to the Kasteel Well campus in Netherlands, the Rosarito Public Diplomacy program in Mexico, and the DC…

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  24. Bob Socci, Radio Play-By-Play Voice of the NFL New England Patriots

    Bob Socci is currently teaching sports communication at Emerson College in addition to his professional career in broadcast. Socci was hired as the new play-by-play voice of the New England Patriots in April 2013, replacing Gil Santos, who retired after 36 years with the team. Socci is partnered...

  25. Niko Emack-Bazelais, Emerson Alum, Leader, and Change Agent

    Niko Emack-Bazelais graduated from Emerson College in 2018, where he majored in Political Communication and played soccer in the NCAA. He's currently studying Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he's looking at issues in politics,...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Each week Dr. Payne interviews some of the leading academics, experts, and practitioners in the realm of politics, public opinion, and global affairs. He is the Co-Director of the Emerson Blanquerna Center for Global Communication and received an “Honoris Causa” from the Blanquerna School of Communication and International Relations, University of Ramon Llull in Barcelona. Dr. Payne has taught at Yale and Tufts University as well as Occidental College. He has also received his B.A, M.A. and Ph.D at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his MPA from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is the co-author of Tom Bradley: The Impossible Dream, Mayday: Kent State, the play Kent State: A Requiem, and has authored academic and popular articles and book chapters for publications worldwide. After writing the first dissertation on the shootings at Kent State at Illinois, he is a noted expert on the May 1970 tragedy and its aftermath. He directed three, global conf

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