AbstractThis short essay pays homage to Tom O’Regan with regard to his interactions with the author.Keywordscommunicationcritical artsscholarshipSouth AfricaTom O’ReganGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1. O’Regan T (2018) Between exacerbation and alleviation? Media in transition, social transformation and inclusiveness. Communicare-Journal for Communication in Southern Africa 37(2): 1–16.