NEWStalk 870
Media Bias Rating

NEWStalk 870, rooted in comprehensive journalism, is celebrated for its in-depth analysis of Politics, Sports, Trendy Stories, and the occasional dose of Parody, offering a unique blend of serious and light-hearted coverage. Initiated in 1954 by visionary broadcaster Edward A. Mitchell in Tri-Cities, Washington, the station rapidly evolved into a trusted voice for the community. Today, it operates under the management of the Townsquare Media Group, ensuring that the legacy of unbiased reporting and community connection remains intact. Over the years, NEWStalk 870 has distinguished itself as a premier source of information in the region, seamlessly blending traditional radio narratives with the modern demands of a discerning audience. Staying abreast with the technological evolution, NEWStalk 870 boasts a vibrant online presence through newstalk870.am, making certain its audience is never more than a click away from the latest news and commentary.

Bias Meter

Computer A.I. Score

Our A.I. media bias rating of NEWStalk 870 shows what policies NEWStalk 870 supports and opposes including NEWStalk 870's conservative and liberal leanings based on analysis of three hundred of articles scanned daily using the latest data science and artificial intelligence technologies.

Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative, and 0% being neutral.

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Poor Reliability

*Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

Analyst Score

Biasly’s analyst team evaluates politician twitter accounts, voting records, and statements made in the press to determine leanings. Our diverse analyst team includes equal representation from conservative, center, and liberal viewpoints on every article we rate.

The Analyst Bias Score is on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative, and 0% being neutral.

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Reliability

Source Analysis Score

The Source Analysis Score focuses on assessing the quality of sources and quotes used including their number, lengths, uniqueness, and diversity.

20% Reliable Poor

Fact Analysis Score

The Fact Analysis Score focuses more on the accuracy of claims, facts, and sources presented in the article and any hints of selection and omission bias.

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Overall Reliability

20% Reliable Poor

Other

Policy Leanings

Our policy leanings for Fox News show what policies Fox News is biased on based on the sentiment leanings found in their news articles.

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Poor Reliability

*Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

Author Bias

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Politician Portrayal

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