LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderately 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 using appeal 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 Shot as Left Biased due to its consistently progressive, anti-capitalist, and anti-establishment framing, frequent use of activist rhetoric, and adversarial treatment of conservative and Western institutions. We rate it Mixed Factual, as it often references real events and figures but relies heavily on opinion, ideological interpretation, and inflammatory language, and little effort to present balanced or neutral reporting.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-7.9)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.0)
Country: Australia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
The Shot is an Australian digital publication established as a satire-oriented outlet that combines commentary, opinion, and cultural criticism with political analysis. According to its About page, The Shot describes its editorial tone as “Profane and Profound,” positioning itself as a platform for writers to share stories from the perspective of everyday people while challenging political, corporate, and institutional power. The site often uses first-person storytelling, sarcasm, and confrontational language to critique political leaders, capitalism, media organizations, and Western foreign policy.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Shot is independently operated and funded primarily through reader support. Its support page solicits recurring monthly subscriptions and one-off donations, framing financial contributions as necessary to sustain its contributors.
Analysis / Bias
The Shot is an opinion-based publication that combines political commentary with activist-style rhetoric. Its content mostly reflects progressive, anti-capitalist, and anti-establishment viewpoints, often presented through sharp satire and clear moral judgments. For example, the article “Why is a Labor Premier silencing a writer?” criticizes a Labor government official from a civil liberties perspective, while “Hyperwealthy pedophilic genocidal dickweeds versus the rest of humanity” uses extreme language and broad ideological claims to condemn capitalism, Western governments, and Israel.
Similarly, “Far-right watch: the neoliberal think tank director platforming ethnonationalists” portrays conservative political networks as inherently dangerous, relying heavily on ideological interpretation rather than balanced counterarguments. While some articles cite historical events and real individuals, alternative perspectives are generally missing, and the language often shows advocacy rather than objective analysis.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The Shot as Left Biased due to its consistently progressive, anti-capitalist, and anti-establishment framing, frequent use of activist rhetoric, and adversarial treatment of conservative and Western institutions. We rate it Mixed Factual, as it often references real events and figures but relies heavily on opinion, ideological interpretation, and inflammatory language, and little effort to present balanced or neutral reporting. (D. Van Zandt 01/19/2026)
Source: https://theshot.net.au/
Last Updated on January 19, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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