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Samuel Robert Lichter is a Professor of Communication at George Mason University (GMU), directing the Center for Media and Public Affairs (CMAP) and the Statistical Assessment Service (STATS). His research focuses on political communications, political sociology, and health/risk communication. He holds a PhD in Political Science from Harvard University and a BA (summa cum laude) from the University of Minnesota.
- Education: PhD, Harvard University; BA, University of Minnesota
His work spans over 100 scholarly articles and 14 books, including recent titles like Politics Is a Joke (2015) and The Global President (2013). His research highlights media's role in shaping political discourse, including late-night comedy's influence and international coverage of U.S. politics.
Dr. Lichter has held fellowships at Yale, Columbia, and Smith College. He advises students like Joseph Graf (2021, effects of online comments on news credibility). His centers, CMAP and STATS, address media bias and statistical literacy in news reporting.
