Thomas Patterson is an accomplished author, researcher, and professor of government and the press at Harvard University. He is widely recognized for his expertise on the media's role in American politics, having authored several books on the topic, including "The News Media and the Modern Political Campaign" and "Informing the News: The Need for Knowledge-Based Journalism." Patterson has also served as a fellow at the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. In addition to his work in academia, he has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Patterson's expertise on media and politics has also led to appearances on national television and radio shows, including CNN, NPR, and Fox News.