Have the courage to seek truth and tell the stories that matter.
Coming January 2027
Murrow Matters is a new podcast from Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, bringing together Murrow faculty, alumni, students and industry leaders for timely conversations about the rapidly changing world of media and communication.
From artificial intelligence and the future of work to journalism, storytelling, sports, public-interest communication and the evolving media landscape, Murrow Matters explores the ideas and issues transforming how we inform, influence and connect with one another.
Rooted in the legacy of Edward R. Murrow and looking toward what comes next, the series connects research and scholarship with real-world experience — and introduces listeners to the people helping shape the future of communication.
Get a Sneak Peek
Watch our 60-second preview for a first look at Murrow Matters and some of the conversations coming in our debut season.
Coming This Season
The debut season of Murrow Matters will explore some of the biggest questions facing communication professionals, journalists and the next generation entering the field.
Listeners can expect conversations about artificial intelligence and the future of work, journalism and media, strategic communication, storytelling, sports, communication for the public good, and the changing ways audiences consume and engage with information.
Along the way, Murrow faculty will be joined by alumni, students and accomplished professionals who bring perspectives from both inside the classroom and across the communication industries.
New episodes begin January 2027.
Meet the Host: Tony Thompson
Tony Thompson is a scholarly assistant professor at Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication and a proud WSU alumnus.
As host of Murrow Matters, Thompson guides listeners through conversations that connect the expertise of the Murrow community with the challenges and opportunities reshaping media and communication today. Through conversations with faculty, alumni, students and industry leaders, he helps explore not only what is changing — but why it matters.
The Murrow Legacy. The Conversations That Matter Now.
For generations, the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication has prepared students to communicate with purpose, curiosity and integrity. Murrow Matters extends that mission beyond the classroom, creating a place for conversations about the forces shaping communication today — and the people helping define what comes next.
Coming January 2027.
Follow the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication for updates and visit MurrowMatters.com as we get closer to launch.