The Business Communicators

Facing the Issues with Sam Chen

Episode Summary

Sam Chen, host and anchor of the "Face the Issues" talk-show, political strategist, college professor and author joins The Business Communicators to discuss trending topics in the world in 2020 – the media environment, Election 2020, COVID-19 and an evolving communications landscape.

Episode Notes

Sam Chen, host and anchor of the "Face the Issues" talk-show, political strategist, college professor and author joins The Business Communicators to discuss trending topics in the world in 2020 – the media environment, Election 2020, COVID-19 and an evolving communications landscape. Tune in for Sam’s unique insight on a variety of current narratives from a communications perspective, where he’ll address these questions and more:

• As a news talk host, how do you frame a political conversations in an era when people try to avoid these discussions?
• What is a critical takeaway from the pandemic from a communications perspective?
• As a COVID-19 patient, what did you discover about communications and technology during your time of social isolation?
• How do corporations ‘turn the page’ to transition out of COVID-19 communications, while maintaining a tone of empathy and care?

Regardless if you’re listening in June 2020 or many months down the road, we’ll unpack valuable lessons learned during these challenging times and how communications can lead change during crises. Plus, you’ll want to hear more on Sam’s book, Thirteen Minutes: Winning, Losing, and Living as Taught by the 2016 Election, and how you can win a signed copy!

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