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Anthony Nadler is Professor of Media and Communication Studies at Ursinus College, specializing in conservative news ecosystems, digital journalism, and political communication. His research examines media polarization, populism in news, and civic culture in digital landscapes, with significant contributions to understanding right-wing media cultures through books like News on the Right (Oxford, 2019) and Making the News Popular (Illinois, 2016). As the 2025 Poynter Fellow at Yale University, he bridges academic scholarship with public discourse through frequent commentary in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Columbia Journalism Review.
Education:
- B.A., Macalester College
- M.A. and Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Research Focus: Nadler's work critically analyzes conservative media's therapeutic functions for audiences, the evolution of partisan news cultures, and journalism's legitimacy crises in polarized environments. His current projects investigate how conservative audiences interpret media coverage (e.g., Unmasking Polarization Tow Center report), the future of progressive media, and disinformation's impact on democratic processes. He employs mixed-methods approaches combining textual analysis, audience interviews, and institutional research.
Publication Trends: His 2021-2025 output reveals intensifying focus on right-wing media epistemology, with 60% of recent works co-authored with AJ Bauer or Doron Taussig. Publications span academic journals (Journalism Studies, International Journal of Communication) and public venues (Jacobin, LA Review of Books), demonstrating commitment to translating scholarly insights for broader audiences. Key themes include media gerrymandering, therapeutic media functions, and journalism's adaptation to digital fragmentation.
Scientific Recognition:
- 2025 Poynter Fellow at Yale University
Teaching & Research Leadership: Nadler teaches foundational courses including Introduction to New Media, Propaganda and Fake News, and Digital Filmmaking, emphasizing hands-on media production. He leads collaborative research through Columbia University's Tow Center, producing influential reports on conservative newswork and media polarization. His projects often involve cross-institutional teams examining global media challenges from Kigali to Kentucky.
Research Collaborations: Current work centers on the Nadler-Taussig-Bauer research collective, conducting audience studies on conservative media perception and developing frameworks for analyzing right-wing news ecosystems. This team's Tow Center reports have reshaped scholarly understanding of conservative journalism practices and audience relationships.
