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 Five Minute News as Left Biased due to its use of loaded language, selective reporting, and progressive framing. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual due to inconsistent sourcing practices, which reduce transparency and one-sided reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.4)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Five Minute News is a podcast hosted by journalist Anthony Davis and produced by Evergreen Podcasts. It offers daily summaries of daily news on politics, inequality, health, and climate issues in the U.S. and globally. The platform aims to provide independent and unbiased news as an alternative to mainstream media. They are based in Los Angeles, California.
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Funded by / Ownership
Five Minute News is part of Evergreen Podcasts, a media company producing a wide variety of podcasts. Revenue for the platform is generated through listener support on Patreon, advertising, and sponsorships. Ownership details beyond Evergreen Podcasts are not publicly detailed.
Analysis / Bias
Five Minute News frequently frames its coverage with progressive viewpoints, often critiquing conservative figures and policies using loaded language. For example, the episode “Jennifer Mercieca Warns of Trump’s authoritarian regime replacing democratic norms” explores concerns about authoritarian tendencies under President Trump. Although the episode features expert commentary, it employs emotionally loaded language that aligns with progressive critiques, reinforcing its editorial tone.
In another episode, “Musk exposes Trump’s xenophobia with an apparent fascist-style salute,” the platform references the Anti-Defamation League’s definition of a Nazi salute to contextualize Elon Musk’s gesture during Trump’s inauguration. While the video depicts the gesture, it relies on interpretations from far-right groups as evidence of intent and does not provide cited references or primary sources under the video.
The podcast also highlights progressive narratives in other episodes, such as “Trump’ Assault on Press Freedom Explodes” and “Trump Selects Dr. Oz to Run Medicare and Medicaid Services,” often using emotive framing that appeals to left-leaning audiences. The reliance on charged rhetoric and selective reporting limits its neutrality and objectivity.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Five Minute News as Left Biased due to its use of loaded language, selective reporting, and progressive framing. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual due to inconsistent sourcing practices, which reduce transparency and one-sided reporting. (M. Huitsing 01/21/2025)
Source: https://fiveminute.news/
Last Updated on January 21, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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