Writer, teacher, speaker, and research communications lead at Gies College of Business.

I write:

• I’m a rhetorical critic with training in close textual analysis and historical research. My research focuses on universal basic income, economic rhetoric, and how people make arguments about work and labor. It’s part argument theory, part political economy of communication, with some moral philosophy to give it a why.
• I’m also a features writer and research communicator with years of experience translating complicated ideas into engaging stories. I specialize in research with ties to public policy, finance, the tech sector, accounting, and economics at Gies Business.

I teach:

• I’ve taught debate, argumentation, public speaking, and a bit of film and media studies at Baylor University, The University of Illinois, and Abilene Christian University. I’ve hosted workshops in interviewing and dialogue, and I consult with researchers on how to put their best work in the best light.

I speak:

• You might have heard me at halftime. I do some voice work at The University of Illinois.
• Check out my work on the sidebar for podcasts, interviews, and panels.

Find my work via the links on the sidebar. I include links to publications where possible.

For a snapshot of what I’m up to, check out my Status Board.

Drop me a line at johnt.moist@gmail.com.

Have fun!