Chat With WRAC: Recent Episodes
Department of Writing, Rhetoric, & American Cultures
From Michigan State University's Department of Writing, Rhetoric & American Cultures, Chat with WRAC is a podcast that hosts discussions with students, staff, and faculty within the department.
In the final Chat with WRAC episode of 2021, Justice Curry, a senior in the P2W major at Michigan State University, interviews Shelby Smith, a P2W alumnus. Shelby talks about life after graduation, networking tips, and encouragement for future P2W graduates.
In the seventh episode of Chat with WRAC, Justice Curry, a senior in the P2W major at Michigan State University, interviews Terrell Shaw, a graphic designer and business owner. Terrell talks about working as a freelancer vs working for a company, his experiences as a designer, and tips for staying motivated.
In the fourth episode of Chat with WRAC, Justice Curry, a senior in the P2W major at Michigan State University, interviews Kate Birdsall, author of the Liz Boyle Mystery series, editor, and faculty member in MSU's WRAC Department. Kate answers questions in regards to becoming an editor, gaining experience within the WRAC Department, and her experiences in the industry.
In the first episode of the Spring 2021 semester, Justice Curry, a senior in the P2W major at Michigan State University, discusses self-care and mental health coping strategies.
For the fourth episode of Chat with WRAC, Justice Curry, a senior in the P2W major at Michigan State University, interviews Charlotte Bachelor, a junior in the P2W program, about their experiences within the Professional & Public Writing major. They also discuss how Bachelor has been able to apply what they've learned within the major in the job market.
For the third episode of Chat with WRAC, Justice Curry, a junior in the P2W major at Michigan State University, interviews Naomi Johnson, a senior in the P2W program, about her experiences as a Black woman within the department of Writing Rhetoric & American Cultures. They also discuss growing up without Black authors and writers to admire and how this lack of representation affected their views on reading and writing.
For the second episode of Chat with WRAC, Justice Curry, a junior in the P2W major, interviews Jessi Wright, a Digital Rhetoric and Professional Writing Master's student, about her graduate school experiences in and out of the Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures department.
For the first episode of Chat with WRAC, Justice Curry, a junior in the P2W major at Michigan State University, interviews John Castro, a senior in the P2W program, about his experiences in and out of the Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures department. As John reflects on his time at MSU, he offers advice for his peers and incoming students.