These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources. Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
Detailed Report
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1955, KTVT – Dallas – Fort Worth News is a CBS-owned and operated television station licensed to Fort Worth, Texas, United States. The official website for the TV station is cbsnews.com/dfw/, which covers news, sports, weather, crime, and lifestyle for the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Funded by / Ownership
KTVT – Dallas – Fort Worth News is owned by CBS Broadcasting Inc., which operates dozens of TV stations in the USA. Advertising and sponsored content generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
In review, the KTVT – Dallas – Fort Worth News website publishes sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and local news for the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region. Local news articles and headlines use minimal emotionally loaded wording such as this: Dallas reaches highest murder rate it has seen despite police efforts. A video accompanies most stories from the TV station. National news stories are published by other CBS affiliates and the Associated Press.
Editorially, KTVT – Dallas – Fort Worth News does not publish op-eds; however, they report on politics slightly favoring the left, such as this Jan. 6 Committee discussed oath keepers leader Stewart Rhodes in primetime hearing. Most importantly, the reporters deliver political news with little opinion interjected. In general, KTVT reports news factually and with a slight left-leaning bias in story selection.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate KTVT – Dallas – Fort Worth News Left-Center Biased based on story selection that slightly favors the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 06/11/2022)
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/dfw/
Last Updated on June 19, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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