LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Cord Cutters News as Least Biased based on minimal editorializing of political content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2014 by Luke Bouma, Cord Cutters News is a digital media outlet focused on streaming, broadcast TV, and cord-cutting alternatives to traditional cable. The site has evolved into a widely recognized industry source for tech-savvy television viewers and maintains an active presence on YouTube.
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Funded by / Ownership
Cord Cutters News is independently owned and monetized primarily through display ads and affiliate links with platforms such as Amazon and various streaming services. The site states that it does not accept paid reviews and discloses its affiliate arrangements. There are no indications of large corporate funding or opaque backers.
Analysis / Bias
The site primarily focuses on practical industry coverage and how-to content, such as this guide on how to watch “Days of Our Lives” via Peacock, as well as service evaluations like this Amazon Prime Video review. It also covers promotional content and streaming discounts in its Deals section.
While most reporting is apolitical, occasional articles touch on political developments that affect media funding, such as this story on the Trump administration’s budget cuts to PBS and NPR. These are reported factually without editorializing or partisan framing. The tone is consumer-focused and technical, rather than ideological.
In general, Cord Cutters News is a factual, consumer-focused website covering streaming TV, media news, and cord-cutting technology. While it occasionally addresses policies affecting the media, its content remains nonpartisan and grounded in verifiable facts.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Cord Cutters News as Least Biased based on minimal editorializing of political content. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 07/24/2025)
Source: https://cordcuttersnews.com/
Last Updated on July 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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