LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Real News No Bullshit as Least Biased due to its efforts to provide balanced news coverage across political topics. We also rate it Mixed for factual accuracy, given the absence of hyperlinks for source verification and the lack of transparency regarding ownership.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: MIXED
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Real News No Bullshit (RNNBS) is a U.S.-based news platform established in January 2021 by its founder, Jon. RNNBS promotes itself as an unbiased news outlet covering domestic and international issues, stating that it aims to counter perceived biases in mainstream media. The platform initially began with Jon posting news articles and gathering feedback from friends across the political spectrum. RNNBS has since expanded to include four full-time reporters with diverse political views, including left, center, and right. This approach, which the platform claims ensures fair and balanced reporting, has contributed to its rapid growth as an alternative source of factual news.
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Funded by / Ownership
Real News No Bullshit (RNNBS) was founded and is led by “Jon,” who started the platform without disclosing his last name or additional background details. The site does not provide information on ownership structure, and revenue is generated through subscriptions. In addition to generating revenue through subscriptions, Real News No Bullshit has engaged in public fundraising efforts. For example, the platform used a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to cover the Ghislaine Maxwell trial.
Analysis / Bias
RNNBS brands itself as politically neutral, but an analysis of recent articles shows that while the platform includes quotes from varying perspectives, it often lacks hyperlinks or detailed citations to primary sources, which can impact transparency and verification. For example, in Trump Criticizes California Governor’s Call for Special Legislative Session to Protect State Policies from Trump Administration, the article presents Trump’s and California Governor Gavin Newsom’s statements but does not hyperlink any primary sources, requiring readers to trust the platform’s portrayal of these statements.
Similarly, in Top EU Official Vows Continued Support for Ukraine Amid Concerns Over Potential US Aid Cuts When Trump Takes Office, quotes from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are included without links to source material, which may reduce transparency. Despite presenting multiple viewpoints, this reliance on indirect references without linked sources could limit the reader’s ability to verify content, impacting overall transparency.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Real News No Bullshit as Least Biased due to its efforts to provide balanced news coverage across political topics. We also rate it Mixed for factual accuracy, given the absence of hyperlinks for source verification and the lack of transparency regarding ownership. (M. Huitsing 11/10/2024)
Source: https://www.realnewsnotbs.com/
Last Updated on November 10, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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