Adam Schiffer

Adam Schiffer is a Professor at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Political Science. His research focuses on media bias, political institutions, new media dynamics, and presidential nomination contests. Schiffer holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of North Carolina (2003), an MA from Arizona State University (1998), and a BA from Chapman University (1996).

He teaches courses including Introduction to Political Science, American and Texas Government, Public Opinion, Media and Politics, and Moot Court. His work examines how media shape political discourse, particularly in elections and judicial contexts. Schiffer has authored books such as Evaluating Media Bias (2018) and Conditional Press Influence in Politics (2008). His recent publications analyze media coverage of the Supreme Court and the Trump presidency’s impact on bias education.

His research trends emphasize the intersection of media practices and political outcomes, with a focus on institutional journalism, partisan communication, and digital media’s role in contemporary politics. Schiffer’s work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of news judgment and electoral dynamics.