WYXR host, Ena Esco, may be known on our airwaves for her “Musically Effective” R&B show. But she also makes major waves as an interviewer through her weekly podcast series “Verbally Effective,” which features Memphians who remain on the move. Check in to hear who she’s getting her scoop of tea and timely talk from each week.
Jul, 14 2026
Dr. Seth E. Davis on AI in Higher Ed, Cheyenne Bryant, Queen Latifah, Gayle King & Media Culture
In this episode of Verbally Effective, host Ena Esco sits down with Dr. Seth E. Davis, Assistant Professor of English & Communications at LeMoyne-Owen College and host of the Black College Matters podcast, for a thought-provoking conversation on higher education, media, culture, and today’s biggest headlines.Dr. Davis shares insights into teaching the next generation of communicators, the growing role of artificial intelligence in higher education, and how educators are preparing students for an ever-evolving media landscape. He also reflects on his doctoral journey and weighs in on the public discourse surrounding Dr. Cheyenne Bryant and the conversations around academic credentials and credibility.
The discussion also explores:
🎙️ Queen Latifah’s candid conversation with Angie Martinez and the public’s continued fascination with celebrity privacy.
🎙️ Gayle King’s revelation on Call Her Daddy about overcoming personal betrayal and finding resilience.
🎙️ Naomi Osaka’s private dinner honoring Black tennis players during the French Open and what it says about representation, community, and inclusion in sports.
🎙️ The power of media narratives, identity, and the evolving conversations shaping Black culture.If you’re passionate about media, education, culture, and meaningful dialogue, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
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