LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate KTAR News as Least Biased due to its balanced reporting on local and national issues and avoidance of overt political leanings. It is rated High Factual for its adherence to credible sourcing, reliable reporting, and lack of failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (1.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Radio Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
KTAR News is a Phoenix-based radio station and platform covering Arizona news, weather, traffic, and national issues. Operating on 92.3 FM, KTAR provides information for the Phoenix metropolitan area and the wider Arizona community. The station is well-known for its talk shows and online news content, offering updates on current events focusing on local relevance.
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Funded by / Ownership
KTAR News is owned by Bonneville International Corporation, a broadcasting company based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bonneville International is a subsidiary of Deseret Management Corporation, which is affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. KTAR generates revenue through advertising and sponsorships, and while its ownership reflects a religious affiliation, the station’s editorial decisions appear to remain secular and independent.
Analysis / Bias
KTAR News demonstrates minimal bias, with its reporting balancing perspectives on local and national issues. The station focuses on delivering news with factual clarity and avoids overt political slant in most cases. For example, the article “Border operations center opens in Southern Arizona” provides detailed coverage of the newly launched Oletski Border Operations Center without partisan commentary. Similarly, “Trump calls US ‘garbage can of the world’ in Arizona speech” objectively relays Trump’s statements during an Arizona rally, contextualizing his comments without editorializing.
While KTAR offers a variety of opinions through its talk shows and commentary, the news division strives for neutrality, presenting stories with minimal bias.
KTAR’s reporting relies on credible sources, including government press releases, official statements, and on-the-ground interviews. However, its coverage tends to focus on providing facts and context rather than deep investigative journalism. For instance, the article on the border operations center highlights the initiative’s goals and details but does not explore potential criticisms or alternative perspectives. Similarly, its coverage of Trump’s speech reports the remarks directly without providing broader analysis or contrasting viewpoints. This straightforward reporting approach ensures factual accuracy but may limit the depth of coverage on complex or controversial issues.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KTAR News as Least Biased due to its balanced reporting on local and national issues and avoidance of overt political leanings. It is rated High Factual for its adherence to credible sourcing, reliable reporting, and lack of failed fact checks. (M. Huitsing 11/25/2024)
Source: https://ktar.com/
Last Updated on November 25, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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