[Interviews, Op-Eds, & Media]

Videos & Presentations by Dr. E

Below are some of the presentations I’ve given. Full disclosure: I haven’t rewatched some of them, so if there are awkward pauses, questionable dad jokes, or slides that aged poorly… my sincerest apologies in advance.

Podcasts & Interviews by Dr. E

Navigating The ‘Manosphere’

NPR's Reset with Sasha Ann-Simon sits down with Chuka Nestor Emezue, assistant professor in the Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing at Rush University; Todd Adams, cofounder and executive director of MenLiving; and Jermaine Lawrence Anderson, founder and executive director of I Am A Gentleman, Inc., to talk about the impact the manosphere has on young men, and what to do about it.

Chicago Tribune Op-Ed

In my recent op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, this talk examines how social media, algorithm-driven content, and the rise of the “manosphere” are reshaping how boys understand masculinity, power, and identity. I explore the risks of online radicalization, the emotional costs of performative masculinity, and the urgent need for culturally grounded, healing-centered models of male development.

WVON Interview with Dr. Emezue

Dr Emezue discusses youth violence prevention [Interview] on ‘Equal Health, Equal Hope: The Talk of Chicago’ with Dana Divine. WVON 1690.

Chuka Emezue...Man On A MissionListen to this episode from If You've Come This Far on Spotify. For the latest episode, Shaun and Chris interview Chuka Emezue. Chuka is an Assistant Professor, Department of Women, Children and Family Nursing, College of Nursing at Rush University, a writer, and entrepreneur. The guys talk about incels, men and nursing, men and violence, using technology for violence prevention, starting a new family, a global masculinity crisis and more.Learn more about Chuka hereThis episode is brought to you by Judson & Moore, Family Legacy American Whiskey. Born from Boundless Curiosity. Learn more about Judson & Moore here.

Dr. Emezue In the News

Emezue, C. (2025, June 15). Raising sons in the age of digital masculinity [Opinion]. Chicago Tribune. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/15/opinion-raising-sons-social-media-manosphere-masculinity/ (linkedin.com)
C3EN Virtual Violence Prevention Town Hall on Youth Gun Violence: "Trauma- and Equity-Focused Support for Men and Boys on Both Sides of the Gun."
Critical Need for Male Role Models: The Real Deal on Father’s Day (May 2023). NewThinking Magazine
The Danger of Incels—and How We Shift the Thinking of Men Attracted to These Groups (April 2023). Ms. Magazine
“118 Times Misogynists Shared Their Dumb Opinions About Women Online Only To Embarrass Themselves,” Bored Panda Magazine, here; (May, 2023)
K. Kowalski; “Prevention programs can help reduce teen dating violence” – Science News Explores [Expert Interview]– Available here (May, 2022)
Health Equity Scholar Award from the Rush BMO Institute for Health Equity (RBIHE, 2022). In:

I. RUSH Stories – Three Rush University faculty members selected as award recipients [Media Story].

II. RUSH University News – First Health Equity Research Scholars Chosen [featured news].

III. Rush Mentoring Programs, April 2022 Highlights

Research Innovation honored at Health Sciences Research Day – School of Medicine, University of Missouri [Media Mention].
Thomas, M., “Resources for COVID-19 Response” – National Sexual Violence Resource Ctr. Available here [Media Feature].
Crist, C., Doctors Share Tips to Support Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19. Reuters Health. https://tinyurl.com/yyd9gdfd [Invited Opinion]
Woods, E., “Mizzou’s Annual Black Studies Conference Highlights Racial Health Disparities.” ReproAction - Maternal and Infant Mortality Campaign [Blog ref.]
Emezue, C.N., “Act One: Please State Your Name, Slowly: Vaccine Communication,” Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) and CDC Cooperative Agreement No. 5 NU360E000005. Immunization Resources for Undergraduate Nursing (IRUN) sponsored by the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD); Available here.
TEDxMU: “Shaping the Future: The Power of a Single Idea,” Curator, see here (2016, April).