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

I write:

• The quick version: I study how people argue about the economy.
• The long version: I’m a rhetorical critic with training in close textual analysis, philosophy, and historical research. My research focuses on universal basic income, economic rhetoric, and how people make arguments about work and labor.
• I’m also a features writer and research communicator with years of experience translating complicated ideas into engaging stories. I specialize in work with ties to public policy, finance, tech, accounting, and economics at Gies Business.

I teach:

• I’ve taught debate, argumentation, public speaking, and a bit of film and media studies. I’ve worked at Baylor University, The University of Illinois, and Abilene Christian University. I run workshops in interviewing and dialogue, and I consult with researchers on promotion and outreach strategy.

I speak:

• You might have heard me at halftime. I do some voice work at The University of Illinois.
• Check the sidebar links for my podcasts, interview work, and panel moderation.

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!