LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The Chris Hedges Report Left biased with Mostly Factual reporting due to its opinion-driven content that emphasizes ideological critique and advocacy, while generally avoiding outright false claims.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.6)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.9)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Chris Hedges Report is a Substack-based publication operated by journalist and author Chris Hedges, as outlined on its About page. Hedges, a former reporter for major outlets such as The New York Times, launched the platform to publish independent commentary, interviews, and analysis focused on politics, war, media, and social issues. The site emphasizes opposition to corporate media and promotes independent journalism funded directly by readers.
Read our profile on the United States media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The publication is independently owned and operated by Chris Hedges. Funding is derived primarily through reader subscriptions, typically priced at $6 per month or $55 annually, along with donations and book promotions. There is no indication of corporate ownership, though Hedges collaborates with independent media outlets such as Scheerpost.
Analysis / Bias
The Chris Hedges Report is an opinion-based platform that consistently reflects a left-wing, anti-establishment perspective. For example, Trump Has No Soul uses highly loaded language, describing Donald Trump as “soulless” and framing political leadership in moralistic and philosophical terms rather than objective analysis. Similarly, Why America is Losing the War With Iran presents U.S. foreign policy as a strategic failure while emphasizing narratives critical of American and Israeli actions, largely through a single analytical lens.
In The Media’s Capitulation to Power, Hedges argues that mainstream media functions as propaganda supporting corporate and state power, reinforcing a broader anti-establishment narrative. While some claims are grounded in observable media trends, the framing is one-sided and lacks countervailing perspectives.
Overall, content relies heavily on ideological interpretation, strong language, and advocacy-style commentary rather than neutral reporting or balanced sourcing.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Chris Hedges Report Left biased with Mostly Factual reporting due to its opinion-driven content that emphasizes ideological critique and advocacy, while generally avoiding outright false claims. (D. Van Zandt 04/06/2026)
Source: https://chrishedges.substack.com/
Last Updated on April 6, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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