His research focuses on the intersection of media, education, and technology. Madison's multifaceted career in media began at the age of sixteen as an intern at the Washington Post-owned CBS television affiliate station during the height of Watergate. At age 22, Madison was recruited to become a founding producer at CNN. He is the author of Newsworthy: Cultivating Critical Thinkers, Readers, and Writers in Language Arts Classrooms (2015) Teachers College Press - Columbia University.