Probably Science is rated Left-Center with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Probably Science Left-Center Biased based on occasional socially liberal political commentary and criticism of conservative policies, while noting that politics represents only a small portion of its content. We rate it High for factual reporting due to generally credible science sourcing, frequent use of expert guests, links to supporting research, and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Probably Science is a U.S.-based science-and-comedy podcast launched in 2012. It is hosted by comedians Matt Kirshen, Andy Wood, and Jesse Case, with frequent appearances by scientists, authors, comedians, and other guests. The program discusses recent scientific research alongside comedy and pop-culture topics.
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Funded by / Ownership
Probably Science appears to be independently operated by its hosts. Funding comes primarily from listener support on Patreon, where paid members receive bonus episodes, as well as podcast subscriptions and occasional sponsorships.
Analysis / Bias
Probably Science primarily covers science rather than politics. Episodes discuss subjects such as medicine, astronomy, biology, artificial intelligence, climate-related research, and technology, often linking directly to science publications, universities, government agencies, and established news outlets. The hosts also interview subject-matter experts, including infectious-disease physicians, astrophysicists, and academic researchers.
Political commentary appears intermittently and generally leans toward social liberalism. For example, past episodes have discussed the EPA under the Trump administration, racism, immigration, and science policy from a perspective more critical of conservative positions. A 2026 episode description jokingly refers to “Trump’s insane handshakes,” illustrating the program’s informal and occasionally mocking political tone.
However, politics is secondary to the program’s science and comedy focus, and the hosts frequently discuss research without an obvious ideological angle. Probably Science also regularly challenges pseudoscientific claims and conspiracy theories. Because the format is conversational and comedic rather than formal journalism, sourcing varies by episode, though episode pages commonly link to the scientific stories being discussed.
Failed Fact Checks
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Overall, we rate Probably Science Left-Center Biased based on occasional socially liberal political commentary and criticism of conservative policies, while noting that politics represents only a small portion of its content. We rate it High for factual reporting due to generally credible science sourcing, frequent use of expert guests, links to supporting research, and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/24/2026)
Source: https://www.probablyscience.com/
Last Updated on September 24, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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