LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate WHTM – Harrisburg News Least Biased based on neutral straight news reporting without offering opinion pieces. 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 1953, WHTM – Harrisburg News is an ABC-affiliated television station licensed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The associated website is abc27.com which provides news, sports, weather, politics, and crime reporting.
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Funded by / Ownership
WHTM – Harrisburg News is owned by Nexstar Media Group, which owns around 200 TV stations nationwide. The founder, chairman, president, and CEO of Nexstar is Perry A. Sook. According to Open Secrets, Nexstar Media group gave more money to Republicans in the 2018 election cycle (45% to Democrats, 55% to Republicans). However, in 2020 they gave more to Democrats (55% Democrats, 45% to Republicans). Advertising generates revenue.
Analysis / Bias
The WHTM – Harrisburg News website publishes news for the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. Local news features original reporting with minimal bias such as this: Operator of Hollywood Casino in Dauphin County faces two fines from Pa. Gaming Control Board. Many stories also contain videos from the TV Station. National and international news is covered through Nexstar Media Wire, the Associated Press, and other large credible media outlets.
Editorially, they do not produce op-eds; however, they report political news with minimal bias, such as this Biden hails infrastructure win as ‘monumental step forward’. Political reporting is reasonably balanced, covering both sides and avoiding using emotional language. In general, they report news factually and with minimal bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the last 5 years.
Overall, we rate the WHTM – Harrisburg News Least Biased based on neutral straight news reporting without offering opinion pieces. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/11/2021)
Source: https://www.abc27.com/
Last Updated on January 12, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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