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- Overall, we rate Rachel Maddow Left Biased based on political positions that closely align with the progressive left. We also rate her Mixed for factual reporting due to the promotion of conspiracy theories and a few failed fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Host
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
Demographics
Political Affiliation: She describes her upbringing as “centrist” and herself as Liberal.
Current Position: Host of the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC.
Past Position: The Rachel Maddow Show on Air America Radio from 2005 to 2010, a correspondent for The Advocate, Radio host at WRNX (100.9 FM) in Massachusetts.
Bias Analysis
- Political Views: Rachel Maddow is known for her coverage of the Trump/Russiagate story. According to a New York Times article, “She has been labeled “conspiratorial” (by Slate), a “partisan hack” (by Glenn Greenwald, a former friend), “the queen of collusion” (by The Washington Post), and “much smarter than this” (by The Guardian).” In an Advocate interview in 2010, she described herself as “I’m undoubtedly a liberal.” Finally, during the presidency of Republican Donald Trump, Maddow would report negatively on him nightly. She has also been called a Democratic candidate “King Maker through her influence.”
- Scientific Views: She generally holds pro-science views such as advocating for climate change action, reports realistically on Covid-19.
- Social Views: She considers herself Catholic and is Pro-LGBTQ rights. She also supports Black Lives Matter and generally promotes social justice, equity, and fair immigration.
Failed Fact Checks
- Achieving herd immunity would kill roughly 6.4 million Americans. – False
- “While he was president, President Trump never encouraged Americans to get vaccinated.” – False
Bias and Credibility Summary
Overall, we rate Rachel Maddow Left Biased based on political positions that closely align with the progressive left. We also rate her Mixed for factual reporting due to the promotion of conspiracy theories and a few failed fact checks. (M. Huitsing 12/24/2021) Updated (05/14/2024)
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Last Updated on May 14, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check