Jazz As A Way Of Life with Michael Jewett | Living Lanterns | Episode 8

Josh talks to acclaimed 89.1 WEMU host, Michael Jewett, about when a passion becomes a career, what jazz has meant for the world and what it could mean for its future.

Gray Connor

Gray Connor uses they/he pronouns, and has worked for The Eastern Echo since August 2024. They started as Newsletter Editor, then moved to Podcast Editor in the 2025 summer semester. Connor is a senior majoring in media studies and journalism, with a minor in public relations.

Their job entails coordinating the podcast team, and ensuring that podcast episodes are timely, personable and informative. For him, the best part is getting to know other people, and collaborating with other students just as passionate about journalism and justice.

Connor is on Instagram (@gray_connor_). Contact him with any questions or information at mconnor3@emich.edu.