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‘Greatest Show on Earth’ writes great comeback story

October 6, 2023 toddvogts 0

The show must go on. That’s why the self-proclaimed “Greatest Show on Earth” is back, but it looks different as it rewrites the stars. After […]

‘Great Thanksgiving Listen’ provides unique interviewing opportunity, practice

November 14, 2022 toddvogts 0

This post originally appeared on JEADigitalMedia.org on Nov. 8, 2022. It is being posted here for posterity. Listening and storytelling are critical skills, especially for student journalists. […]

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Use Thanksgiving gatherings to capture family stories

November 4, 2022 toddvogts 0

Without the burden of gift-giving, Thanksgiving provides a prime opportunity to focus on the lived experiences of our loved ones. This could be as simple […]

Slate’s ‘Slow Burn’ podcast focuses on journalism history

August 14, 2018 toddvogts 0

Season two of Slate’s “Slow Burn” podcast hit my feed last week. It’s going to be about the scandal of President Bill Clinton and Monica […]

‘Greatest Showman’ provides great entertainment

January 29, 2018 toddvogts 0

“The Greatest Showman” illuminates the big screen with the same flash and furry film’s subject lit up the big tents when his circus came to […]

PHOTOS: Spring Break 2011

April 6, 2011 toddvogts 0

First, sorry this has taken so long to post, but my mom fell ill and that is far more important than showing off pictures from […]

March Madness: If You Root Against Kansas, You Root Against America

March 25, 2011 toddvogts 0

This column is written by Hampton Stevens, who writes for ESPN.com’s Page 2 and ESPN the Magazine, as well as The Atlantic and TheAtlantic.com. This column […]

WSU showcases historic images

February 23, 2010 toddvogts 0

I love Kansas, and I love where I am from, which is Canton in McPherson County. It was a wonderful place to grow up, and […]

Follow-up: Meaning behind ‘Blame Prez’ post

October 7, 2009 toddvogts 0

On Friday I posted a commentary about how Chicago lost its bid to become an Olympic host city. In this post I blamed President Barack […]

Memorial Day Ceremonies Happening, Create Time To Learn Local History

May 25, 2009 toddvogts 0

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. – Monday is a day for remembering and honoring those who have and continue to fight for the freedoms afforded to us in […]

Obama Is The Commander-In-Chief

January 27, 2009 toddvogts 0

It has been a week, and I still can’t believe it. A week ago I sat in my recliner and witnessed history. I was awake […]

About This Site

This site primarily serves as the online home for the writings of Todd R. Vogts (PhD, Kansas State University, 2023), an academic who researches and teaches communication, media and journalism topics. He also works as a journalist, and he lives in Kansas. This site also houses other elements of his life, such as his work as an author and entrepreneur. Take a look around. There’s something here for everyone.

Research Interests & Activities

Dr. Vogts’s research focuses on mis- and disinformation, the intersection of media and democracy, sports media, community and rural journalism, and journalism education. He has advised student media and taught a variety of courses in communication, journalism, and digital media.

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