LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate GZERO Media as left-center biased based on story selection and use of sources that lean to the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
GZERO Media, a part of the Eurasia Group, was established in 2017 by Ian Bremmer. It serves as a platform for analyzing and discussing global affairs and international relations and offers a blend of articles, videos, and podcasts, often featuring expert insights. Evan Solomon is the publisher of GZERO Media, located in New York.
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Funded by / Ownership
Ian Bremmer is the founder and leader of GZERO Media and its parent company, Eurasia Group. GZERO Media is backed by its parent company, Eurasia Group, with no disclosed details on additional funding sources; however, advertising and sponsored content are found on the website.
Analysis / Bias
In evaluating the content of GZERO Media, we offer two specific articles to gauge their journalistic style and bias. The first article is titled “Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah: Fears of escalation grow,” where GZERO Staff cite CNN and BBC in the video to provide an analysis of the tensions between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah. It includes perspectives from Beirut-based journalist Kim Ghattas, offering a regional viewpoint. The historical context of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 and its subsequent impact on the formation of Hezbollah are key elements of the discussion. The article’s tone is analytical and focuses on geopolitical implications, steering clear of emotionally loaded language and presenting a balanced view of the events.
Another article, “Should migrants displaced by climate change be granted asylum?” by John Haltiwanger, discusses the complex issue of climate change-induced displacement and the challenges it poses for international asylum laws and comprehensively examines the legal framework surrounding asylum seekers. It integrates expert opinions and data from authoritative sources like the United Nations, citing sources like the New York Times, Human Rights Watch, Reuters, NBC News, The White House, Time, CNN, and The Guardian.
While climate change and migration can be politically sensitive and often associated with left-leaning perspectives, the article approaches the topic analytically, without overt bias or advocacy.
In summary, while analyzing every article published by GZERO Media is not feasible, a general assessment based on a representative sample of articles and the nature of their external sources can provide a reasonable understanding of their overall editorial stance. GZERO Media aims for balance in its reporting but tends to reference sources that skew left or left-center, which imparts a slight left-leaning bias to their content.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last five years
Overall, we rate GZERO Media as left-center biased based on story selection and use of sources that lean to the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (M. Huitsing 12/18/2023)
Source: https://www.gzeromedia.com/
Last Updated on December 18, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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