The Zero Hour is rated Left with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate The Zero Hour Left Biased based on editorial positions that consistently align with the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-6.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.7)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2014 by progressive journalist Richard (RJ) Eskow, The Zero Hour is a weekly radio and TV program that explores new developments in politics, economics, science, culture, and activism. According to the about page, they are a”one-hour television program, a syndicated radio show, and a podcast. It reaches an estimated 1 million viewers and listeners each week.” Richard Eskow has also written for Common Dreams and the Huff Post.
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Funded by / Ownership
The Zero Hour is owned by RJ Eskow through the Action Network. Revenue is derived through a Patreon Account.
Analysis / Bias
In review, The Zero Hour website does not publish text-based news but rather links to the radio and TV program. On sources that do not provide text-based content, we provide a short summary of bias findings and failed fact checks. The website provides video clips that always favor the left with titles that contain loaded emotional language such as this Laura Packard on Judge Barrett and the Lives on the Line. Editorially all content supports the progressive left.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date
Overall, we rate The Zero Hour Left Biased based on editorial positions that consistently align with the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/25/2016) Updated (06/19/2025)
Source: https://thisisthezerohour.com/
Last Updated on June 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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