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 appealing 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 Coffman Chronicle and The Tony Michaels Podcast as Left Biased due to strong anti-conservative framing and progressive advocacy. Michaels, who calls himself the “Rush Limbaugh of the Left,” delivers one-sided, commentary-driven content with a partisan tone. While generally factual, the platform has published at least one failed fact check and lacks editorial balance, earning a Mostly Factual rating.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (4.2)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Coffman Chronicle is a Substack publication written by Tony Michaels, who also hosts The Tony Michaels Podcast. The show and newsletter provide daily political commentary from a distinctly progressive and anti-Trump perspective. According to his About page, Michaels describes himself as “the Rush Limbaugh of the Left,” aiming to be as aggressive and relentless in liberal advocacy as Limbaugh was for the right.
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Funded by / Ownership
The platform is individually operated and monetized through Substack subscriptions and podcast advertising. Supporters can contribute via paid newsletter memberships, while the podcast features monetized ad segments. There is no indication of institutional or political party funding.
Analysis / Bias
Tony Michaels delivers strongly progressive, left-wing commentary that openly attacks conservative figures and policies, particularly Donald Trump. In “The War on Truth: How America’s Fragile Democracy is Under Siege”, Michaels accuses right-wing movements of undermining democracy and truth itself. His podcast episode “Trump’s School Scam Exposed: Cut the Kids, Feed the Rich” presents a caustic critique of Republican education policies, emphasizing populist messaging in support of working-class Americans.
In “MAGA Outlaws: Voting Against Trump”, he paints Trump supporters as lawless and authoritarian. Meanwhile, “The New Jim Crow: Trump’s Voter Suppression” draws historical parallels between modern GOP-led voting restrictions and institutionalized racial discrimination. These pieces show a pattern of intense partisan framing, with loaded language, sarcastic tone, and emotional appeals targeted toward a progressive audience.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate The Coffman Chronicle and The Tony Michaels Podcast as Left Biased due to strong anti-conservative framing and progressive advocacy. Michaels, who calls himself the “Rush Limbaugh of the Left,” delivers one-sided, commentary-driven content with a partisan tone. While generally factual, the platform has published at least one failed fact check and lacks editorial balance, earning a Mostly Factual rating. (D. Van Zandt 03/30/2025)
Source: https://thetonymichaels.substack.com/
Last Updated on March 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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