WALB – Albany GA – Bias and Credibility

WALB - Albany GA - Least Biased - Credible - ReliableFactual Reporting: High - Credible - Reliable

LEAST BIASED

These sources have minimal bias and use very few loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes).  The reporting is factual and usually sourced.  These are the most credible media sources. See all Least Biased Sources.

  • Overall, we rate WALB – Albany GA Least Biased based on minimally loaded language and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1954 and an NBC/ABC-affiliated television station, WALB – Albany GA serves Albany, Georgia, and the surrounding area. Walb.com is the associated website for the TV news station that provides local and national news and sports, weather, traffic, and entertainment.

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Funded by / Ownership

WALB – Albany GA is owned by Gray Television, which operates 145 stations across the USA. Sponsored content and advertising generate revenue.

Analysis / Bias

In review, WALB – Albany GA provides news coverage for Albany, Georgia, and the surrounding areas. Local news is covered through reporters with minimal bias and often has video provided by the TV station: Broken Heart Bakery to stay open thanks to private investment. The national news is provided through other Gray Television affiliates as well as the Associated Press. International news generally comes from CNN and the Associated Press.

Editorially, WALB – Albany GA does not offer an opinion page. In general, they report news factually and with minimal bias.

Failed Fact Checks

  • None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate WALB – Albany GA Least Biased based on minimally loaded language and minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/13/2021)

Source: https://www.walb.com/

Last Updated on July 1, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check

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