In the Media
In The Conversation, Breigha Adeyemo, University of Illinois at Chicago, explained some potential unintended consequences of the “metaverse” for communities of color.
In The Atlantic, Dawna Ballard, University of Texas at Austin, weighed in on the new hobbies that many Americans have picked up during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In The Christian Science Monitor, Omotayo Banjo, University of Cincinnati, commented on the ways that comedians have pushed the boundaries of acceptability.
Bradley Bond, University of San Diego, spoke with Utah Public Radio about the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on parasocial relationships.
On CNET, Emma Frances Bloomfield, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, offered advice on how to correct misinformation related to climate change.
In The Guardian, Kurt Braddock, American University, described the typical suspect in the federal cases related to last year’s insurrection at the United States Capitol.
On NBC News, Brooke Erin Duffy, Cornell University, drew a connection between baseless accusations against a trans TikToker and a broader cultural interest in true crime.
Aisha Durham, University of South Florida, commented to WLRN about working on “The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap.”
On CBS Austin, Elizabeth K. Eger, Texas State University, weighed in on the pressure that some people face to come into work despite testing positive for COVID-19.
In The Conversation, Jeremy David Engels, Penn State University, and Elaine Hsieh, University of Oklahoma, explained how intercultural communication can offer insight on different assumptions related to gratitude.
In The Conversation, Jabari Evans, University of South Carolina, argued that Chicago artist Chief Keef changed the music industry.
In Good Housekeeping, Kory Floyd, University of Arizona, offered advice on what to do when you’re lonely.
In The Conversation, Richard Huskey, University of California Davis, explained the “flow” state and why it feels so good.
In The New York Times, Kathleen Hall Jamieson, University of Pennsylvania, discussed a clip of Hillary Clinton’s undelivered 2016 victory speech.
Dal Yong Jin, Simon Fraser University, commented to Vanity Fair on how some South Koreans felt about Netflix’s "Squid Game."
On NPR, Amy Jordan, Rutgers University, suggested “Alana’s Way” for parents looking for inclusive children’s programming.
Dam Hee Kim, University of Arizona, offered The Conversation some predictions related to the possible spread of misinformation on social media in 2022.
Gary L. Kreps, George Mason University, and Michael X. Delli Carpini, University of Pennsylvania, spoke with Yahoo News about public communication related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a Texas Standard interview, Jennifer Mercieca, Texas A&M University, discussed the importance of rhetoric and speech regarding the anniversary of the January 6th U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Brian Ott, Missouri State University, commented to AP News regarding how President Joe Biden has held fewer news conferences than recent presidents.
On CTV News, Natalie Pennington, University of Nevada Las Vegas, described new research that suggests that the technology used for remote work, such as video calls, has contributed to stress for working mothers.
In an episode of “Pop Life,” Kendall Phillips, Syracuse University, discussed Asian representation in pop culture with NCA Past President Kent Ono, University of Utah.
A Psychology Today blog post referenced research about communication with ex-partners by Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter, Texas Tech University, and Jayson Dibble, Hope College.
Rebecca Rice, University of Nevada Las Vegas, spoke with Vox about the stress workers have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
On FOX13, Joshua Scacco, University of South Florida, explained the results of a new survey about regulating social media. In Newsweek, Scacco also weighed in on Donald Trump and Bill O’Reilly’s “History Tour.”
In the Boston Globe, Tammy R. Vigil, Boston University, discussed whether gender roles related to political leadership are changing.
Katherine Rafferty, Iowa State University, explained to Everyday Health why it might be beneficial for young adults to discuss health issues with their parents.
New Books
Jasmine T. Austin, Mark P. Orbe, and Jeanetta D. Sims, Communication Theory: Racially Diverse and Inclusive Perspectives (San Diego: Cognella, 2022). ISBN: 978-1-7935-4200-7
Matthew deTar, Figures That Speak: The Vocabulary of Turkish Nationalism (Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 2022). ISBN: 9780815637264
Sandra L. Faulkner (Ed.), Inside Relationships: Critical Case Studies in Interpersonal Communication 2nd ed. (New York: Routledge, 2022). ISBN: 9780367423889