LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appealing to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate The Majority Report as left-biased due to its consistent promotion of progressive viewpoints, critical framing of conservative politics, and lack of ideological diversity. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual because it features credible guests, sources its commentary from established reporting, and does not disseminate misinformation, though it primarily offers political opinion.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.6)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website – Video
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Majority Report is a progressive political talk show and podcast hosted by Sam Seder with co-host Emma Vigeland. It launched in 2004 on Air America Radio and was revived in its current form as an independent, listener-supported show. The program features interviews, news commentary, and political satire from a left-wing perspective, focusing on issues such as labor rights, healthcare, U.S. foreign policy, and social justice. Episodes are released daily on platforms including YouTube, podcast feeds, and the official website.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Majority Report is independently produced and funded primarily through listener memberships and donations. It also features occasional sponsorships. Sam Seder is the founder and principal host.
Analysis / Bias
The Majority Report demonstrates a Left Bias, with consistent framing of issues from a progressive, anti-conservative perspective. The show regularly critiques Republican policies, corporate power, and U.S. military actions while highlighting union organizing, economic inequality, and racial justice.
In the May 12, 2025 episode, Sam Seder and guest economist Mark Blyth criticize Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and Republican efforts to cut Medicare and Social Security. On May 13, 2025, investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill joins to analyze the Trump administration’s diplomacy in the Middle East, offering a critical view of U.S. alliances and their consequences for Gaza. Both episodes reflect a strong ideological framing and do not present conservative viewpoints.
Other episodes include discussions with Ezra Klein on housing and regulation (May 14, 2025) and with Greg Grandin on U.S. imperialism in Latin America (May 15, 2025). These episodes maintain a consistent ideological approach, reinforcing a progressive worldview without counterbalancing perspectives.
The show is primarily opinion and analysis-driven rather than original investigative reporting. However, it features credible guests from academia and journalism, including Matthew Blackwell, Associate Professor of Government at Harvard, and veteran reporters like Jeremy Scahill.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Majority Report as left-biased due to its consistent promotion of progressive viewpoints, critical framing of conservative politics, and lack of ideological diversity. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual because it features credible guests, sources its commentary from established reporting, and does not disseminate misinformation, though it primarily offers political opinion. (M. Huitsing 05/16/2025)
Source: https://majorityreportradio.com/
Last Updated on May 16, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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