Intellectual Takeout – Bias and Credibility

These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.

• Overall, we rate the Intellectual Takeout Right Biased based on editorial positions that favor conservative and libertarian perspectives. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to the occasional use of poor sources and for not aligning with the consensus of science, especially as it relates to COVID-19 and vaccines.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: RIGHT (6.7)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (4.9)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

Intellectual Takeout is a think tank co-founded by Devin Foley. They describe themselves in their about page as an: “American think tank promoting rational discourse informed by the Western tradition. We do it primarily by engaging millions of readers on current events and Western principles.” Further, they describe what they use in order to realize their mission “We use our powerful communications tools to initiate millions of Americans each year into the Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian.”

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Funded by / Ownership

Intellectual Takeout is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that became a part of the Charlemagne Institute in 2018. The mission of the Institute is to “become a leader of a counter-cultural, educational movement that will retake the heights of influence in America.” The Charlemagne Institute was founded by Devin Foley and is funded through donations, which are not disclosed.

Analysis / Bias

In review,  the Intellectual Takeout covers topics such as “culture, economics, education, history, philosophy, politics, and religion.” They sometimes utilize sources that are factually mixed, such as Heritage Foundation, CNS News, and The Daily Signal. However, most articles are appropriately sourced to credible media outlets such as the New York Times. When it comes to science, the Intellectual Takeout does not deny that the planet is warming, but they do cast doubt on whether climate change is influenced by human activities such as this: Can You Be Certain That Man causes climate Change?

Finally, Intellectual Takeout published misinformation regarding COVID-19 vaccines, falsely suggesting that they were fraudulently promoted and ineffective in preventing infection and transmission, while credible studies and health organizations affirm their efficacy in reducing severe disease, hospitalization, and death. The outlet also spread unfounded claims that COVID-19 vaccines cause miscarriages in pregnant women despite multiple peer-reviewed studies and health expert statements indicating no evidence of such risks. Additionally, it incorrectly labeled COVID-19 vaccines as gene therapy, a claim refuted by scientific explanations and regulatory definitions distinguishing mRNA vaccines from gene therapy products.

Editorially, most stories favor conservative-libertarian policies and endorse a free-market capitalism approach to economics.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Intellectual Takeout Right Biased based on editorial positions that favor conservative and libertarian perspectives. We also rate them as Mixed for factual reporting due to the occasional use of poor sources and for not aligning with the consensus of science, especially as it relates to Covid-19 and vaccines. (M. Huitsing 8/28/2017) Updated (02/14/2025)

Source: https://www.intellectualtakeout.org/