Geoffrey Baym

Geoffrey Baym is a Professor in the Department of Media Studies and Production at Temple University's Lew Klein College of Media and Communication, where he also serves as Program Director for Media and Communication. He holds a PhD in Communication from the University of Utah and previously worked as a television news producer. His research examines evolving forms of broadcast journalism, political discourse, and the merging of news with entertainment and popular culture.

Baym's scholarly focus spans:

• Political-entertainment hybrids: Analysis of satire, infotainment, and their impact on public discourse.
• Media transformation: Shifting journalistic standards in digital and broadcast environments.
• Discourse analysis: Critical studies of conservative media, presidential representation, and polarization.

His publications include the award-winning book From Cronkite to Colbert: The Evolution of Broadcast News and the edited volume News Parody and Political Satire Across the Globe.

His recent articles (2013–2022) demonstrate consistent exploration of:

• Hybrid media forms blending news/satire
• Conservative media strategies and populism
• Donald Trump's media persona
• Online news distribution models
• Global satire as political resistance

At Temple, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including:

• MSP 4226: Public Media
• MMC 9525: Communications Institutions
• MSP 5011: Introduction to Communication Concepts