LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate WRAL Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record and proper sourcing of information.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 1956, WRAL-TV, channel 5, is a television station located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. It has been the flagship station of the Capitol Broadcasting Company since its inception. It serves as the NBC affiliate for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill-Fayetteville area, known collectively as the Triangle region.
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Funded by / Ownership
WRAL is owned by Capitol Broadcasting, which owns TV, radio, and digital properties in the Raliegh and Wilmington areas of North Carolina. WRAL generates revenue through advertising and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
WRAL publishes local news with minimal bias, such as this Update: Raleigh Police begins arrests as protests take combative turn. The Associated Press reports national and international news.
Editorially, WRAL tends to negatively report Republicans such as this LISA LERER: The Republican retreat on world affairs. While not all editorial content favors the left, the majority does; therefore, we rate WRAL Left-Center Biased and High for factual reporting.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate WRAL Left-Center Biased based on editorial positions that moderately favor a liberal perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to a clean fact check record and proper sourcing of information. (D. Van Zandt 4/15/2017) Updated (11/22/2023)
Source: https://www.wral.com/
Last Updated on November 22, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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