LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Smerconish.com as Left-Center Biased due to its selection of articles that more frequently scrutinize conservative figures while highlighting progressive-leaning social topics in its exclusive content. We also rate its reporting as Mostly Factual for accuracy due to reliance on republished content from sources with varying credibility and the presence of sponsored health articles promoting questionable claims.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Smerconish.com is an online news and opinion platform founded by Michael Smerconish, a political commentator, radio host, and CNN analyst. The site curates news, analysis, and opinion pieces on politics, culture, and current events while publishing exclusive content from contributors. It presents itself as a platform for discussion, featuring viewpoints across the political spectrum. However, its selection of republished articles and contributors can influence the framing of issues.
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Funded by / Ownership
Michael Smerconish owns Smerconish.com, and the site generates revenue through advertising and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
Smerconish.com demonstrates curation bias in its selection of topics and sources. The platform features a mix of mainstream news from Politico, USA Today, and Daily Mirror and an exclusive content section that includes political and social comments that reflect center- and left-leaning perspectives. For example, in the article titled “Living to Serve, Living as Myself: A Transgender Service Member’s Perspective,” Jo Ellis, a transgender pilot, shares her journey through gender transition, her personal experiences, and struggles serving in the Virginia Army National Guard, and institutional responses.
Similarly, the article “Powerful Evidence that Pardoning J6ers Damages Civil Society“ argues that granting pardons to January 6 offenders risks normalizing political violence and undermining democratic norms. Meanwhile, “What Now for Democrats?” analyzes the party’s electoral setbacks and discusses how Democrats should strategize following electoral losses. These opinion articles, while diverse, suggest a focus on progressive topics. Additionally, Sponsored content is labeled but includes health and wellness promotions, such as “Cardiologists Reveal: Eliminate Belly Fat with This Simple Bedtime Trick (Watch Now!)”, which promote questionable health claims.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Smerconish.com as Left-Center Biased due to its selection of articles that more frequently scrutinize conservative figures while highlighting progressive-leaning social topics in its exclusive content. We also rate its reporting as Mostly Factual for accuracy due to reliance on republished content from sources with varying credibility and the presence of sponsored health articles promoting questionable claims. (M. Huitsing 01/31/2025)
Source: https://www.smerconish.com/
Last Updated on January 31, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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