LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Gephardt Daily as least biased based on balanced story selection with minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: United States
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2015, Gephardt Daily is a Utah-based digital news outlet. A part of Gephardt Approved, L.L.C., the platform focuses on hyper-local news coverage across Utah and the Rocky Mountain West.
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Funded by / Ownership
Gephardt Daily is owned by Gephardt Approved, L.L.C., which is, in turn, owned by Bill Gephardt. The platform generates its revenue through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
In our analysis of Gephardt Daily’s content, we reviewed various sections, including local and political news. We examined various stories within the “Local Utah News” section, including a notable crime report. An example of this is the article titled “Woman Found Dead In Salt Lake City Apartment Ruled Suicide,” which delivers straightforward reporting on the changing ruling of a death case from homicide to suicide, focusing on facts with statements from local law enforcement.
Similarly, political coverage, like “Mitt Romney Criticizes Inflation Reduction Act as ‘Liberal Wish List,'” quotes Romney and provides context for his criticism without resorting to emotionally loaded language or editorializing. The neutral tone is maintained through a factual presentation of Romney’s views and the legislative context, adhering to balanced reporting.
Another article, “Trump’s N.Y.C. civil fraud trial interrupted by heated accusations of witness lying, intimidation,” reports on an incident during Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial. This report focuses on the trial’s procedural aspects and the courtroom dynamics, presenting the events in a straightforward manner, citing Business Insider and United Press International (U.P.I.), maintaining neutrality, and presenting balanced viewpoints without editorializing.
Lastly, “Biden arrives in Tel Aviv as situation in Gaza grows dire” provides an account of President Joe Biden’s visit to Tel Aviv amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas. The report is factual, relaying information about Biden’s activities and statements without overtly emotional or loaded language. It includes direct quotes from Biden and other key figures, such as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and criticism by Francesca Albanese, the United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory, thus providing a balanced perspective of the events., citing reliable sources like U.P.I., Whitehouse.gov, and un.org.
Gephardt Daily consistently upholds factual accuracy and balanced reporting across various news categories.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Gephardt Daily as least biased based on balanced story selection with minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 11/24/2023)
Source: https://gephardtdaily.com/
Last Updated on December 18, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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