LEFT BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Zeteo as left-biased based on editorial and advocacy positions that usually favor a progressive perspective. We also rate them as Mostly Factual in reporting rather than High due to one-sided reporting that can sometimes lack opposing counterpoints.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT (-5.3)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.1)
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Zeteo is a media organization founded by MSNBC British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan. The platform aims to provide independent and unfiltered journalism, focusing on accountability and truth-seeking. The name “Zeteo” is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning “seeking out” or “striving.”
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Funded by / Ownership
Zeteo operates under a subscription-based model, offering free and paid content to its audience. Paid subscriptions are priced at $8 per month or $72 per year, providing exclusive access to bonus content. Specific details regarding additional funding sources or external investments are not publicly disclosed.
Analysis / Bias
Zeteo positions itself as a platform committed to rigorous, fact-checked journalism with a focus on democracy and human rights. The organization emphasizes media accountability and often critiques mainstream media practices.
In the article “9 Things You Need to Know About Dan Bongino, Trump’s Insane Pick for FBI Deputy Director,” Zeteo critiques the appointment of Dan Bongino as the FBI Deputy Director, using charged language such as “insane” to describe the selection. The article highlights Bongino’s history as a conservative podcaster and conspiracy theorist, noting his lack of experience within the FBI. It emphasizes his partisan stance, quoting Bongino’s 2018 statement: “My entire life right now is about owning the libs. That’s it.” The piece also promotes Bongino’s previous criticisms of the FBI, including his description of the agency as “an oppo research firm for Democrats with an armed political enforcement branch.” Additionally, the article points out Bongino’s history of using derogatory language toward political opponents on social media.
The tone and language used in this article reflect a critical perspective toward Bongino’s appointment, employing descriptors like “insane” and highlighting his controversial statements and actions. This approach indicates a left-leaning bias, as it presents a strong oppositional stance to a right-wing figure and the associated political decision.
Zeteo’s flagship program, “Mehdi Unfiltered,” hosted by Mehdi Hasan, exemplifies the platform’s editorial stance. The show features in-depth interviews and monologues that often critique right-wing figures and policies. For instance, in the inaugural episode, Hasan engages in a contentious interview with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, challenging his actions during his tenure and discussing Israel’s policies toward Gaza. This confrontational style and focus on holding powerful figures accountable align with a progressive, left-leaning perspective.
Based on its content and stated mission, Zeteo exhibits a left-leaning bias and is reasonably factual; however, content tends to be one-sided.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Last Updated on February 24, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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