WFMD – 930 AM – Frederick is rated Right with Mixed factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
RIGHT BIAS
These media sources are moderately to strongly biased toward conservative causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using an appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information that may damage conservative causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Right Bias sources.
- Overall, WFMD – 930 AM – Frederick is rated as Right-Biased, primarily due to the political affiliations of its conservative radio hosts. The station is also rated as Mixed for factual reporting, as some news show personalities have a record of failing fact checks.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT (5.9)
Factual Reporting: MIXED (5.0)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Radio Station
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
WFMD – 930 AM – Frederick is a Frederick, Maryland, talk radio station. The radio station features conservative news talk shows, while the website publishes local and political news. The web domain for the station is wfmd.com.
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Funded by / Ownership
WFMD – 930 AM – Frederick is owned by Local Daily Media, which serves communities through online local news publications, radio stations, and e-commerce platforms. Local Daily Media currently operates in three markets: Wilmington, NC, Greater Williamsburg, VA, and Frederick, MD. The publication’s revenue model includes digital advertising and sponsorships.
Analysis / Bias
WFMD – 930 AM – Frederick publishes local news stories that utilize minimally loaded language, such as this: Undocumented Sterling Man Arrested in Loudoun County Abduction and Assault Case. National news is derived from Fox News.
The radio station and website feature a daily lineup of news radio hosts who generally express conservative viewpoints. The programming also includes nationally syndicated hosts such as Brian Kilmeade, who has a record of failed fact checks.
Editorially, most radio hosts present conservative viewpoints. Local news reporting is typically straightforward and not opinionated, while political content often reflects strong conservative perspectives. In general, local news coverage is fact-based, but the radio shows have demonstrated a conservative bias and have, at times, included claims that were later found to be inaccurate.
Failed Fact Checks
- Radio hosts on the station have frequently failed fact checks.
In summary, WFMD – 930 AM – Frederick is rated as Right-Biased, primarily due to the political affiliations of its conservative radio hosts. The station is also rated as Mixed for factual reporting, as some news show personalities have a record of failing fact checks. (D. Van Zandt 07/27/2026)
Source: https://www.wfmd.com/
Last Updated on July 27, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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