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- Overall, we rate Shockya News as Right-Biased and questionable based on its promotion of propaganda, conspiracies, and pseudoscience. We also rate it Low for factual reporting due to proven false claims and one-sided reporting.
Detailed Report
Questionable Reasoning: Conspiracy Theories, Propaganda, Pseudoscience, False Claims
Bias Rating: RIGHT
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: USA
MBFC Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Established in 2002, Shockya’s LinkedIn page describes itself as an entertainment , movie and TV review platform. However, current content mostly seems to focus on political news, which may signal a shift away from its original entertainment focus. This discrepancy between the site’s description and content could affect audience expectations, particularly those seeking entertainment coverage. Shockya is based in California.
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Funded by / Ownership
Shockya does not disclose detailed ownership information on its website. However, it was previously part of the CraveOnline network, rebranded as Mandatory under Evolve Media. It is not clear how they generate revenue.
Analysis / Bias
Shockya generally leans toward a right political bias, particularly in its opinion pieces and commentary; further contributors such as Justin Sanchez identify as a “conservative firebrand,” reflecting a clear ideological perspective that may influence the framing of certain articles. While the site primarily covers entertainment, such personal views suggest a conservative slant in political articles.
For instance, in the article “Trump’s Resilience on Display Amid Shooting Incident at Florida Golf Course,” the tone is notably positive toward former President Donald Trump. Using terms like “resilience” and “on display,” the title frames Trump as a figure of strength. The article cites credible sources like AP News and ABC News, but the framing emphasizes Trump’s strength rather than neutrally reporting the incident. This reflects a subtle but clear use of loaded language to generate a more favorable perception of Trump.
In another article, “Another Biden-Harris Administration Casualty: Big Lots Goes Bankrupt,” the choice of words like “casualty” and the direct linking of the Biden-Harris administration to the bankruptcy of Big Lots creates a negative framing of the administration. While the article references NBC Los Angeles to support its claims, the emotionally charged headline and framing suggest a clear bias in associating a business failure directly with a specific administration. The use of blame in this context amplifies the emotional tone, leaning toward sensationalism, even when supported by credible sources.
The website has also promoted COVID-19 vaccine misinformation like this REVEALED: Startling New Data Shows Majority of COVID Deaths in UK were Fully Vaccinated – Is the Vaccine Failing Us? Don’t Miss Out on the Surprising Details! According to Science Feedback, this uses flawed reasoning to support its claim. They have also promoted debunked election fraud claims such as this Exclusive: New Witness in Leonardo Election Fraud against Trump. According to Fact Checker Lead Stories, this is false.
Shockya often cites credible sources, but its headlines and articles use strong, emotionally loaded language that can influence readers’ perceptions. There is also evidence of the promotion of conspiracy theories and pseudoscience, as evidenced above.
Failed Fact Checks
- None directly by a third-party fact checker.
Overall, we rate Shockya News as Right Biased and questionable based on the promotion of propaganda, conspiracies, and pseudoscience. We also rate them Low for factual reporting due to proven false claims and one-sided reporting. (M. Huitsing 09/19/2024)
Source: https://www.shockya.com/
Last Updated on September 19, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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