PBS Media Bias

News Bias (?):

General Bias

This source exhibits a complex interplay of biases influenced by its content focus.

Primarily, it shows a slight lean towards liberal perspectives, especially in its treatment of social justice issues (e.g., systemic prison violence, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigration policies) while reporting on events related to Donald Trump and the Republican Party with a somewhat critical tone.

Recurring Topics

The articles frequently cover political dynamics in the U.S. and foreign policy issues, particularly the Middle East and Ukraine, revealing potential blind spots concerning conservative viewpoints and pro-establishment narratives in discussions of social issues.

Bias of Omission

Several articles tend to omit deeper critiques of liberal policies or advocacy.

For example, discussions on LGBTQ+ issues often lack skepticism towards implications for broader society.

Potential Corruption & Propaganda

Instances where public media support is promoted alongside news reporting hint at self-interest, suggesting a desire to maintain funding, which may skew perceptions of journalistic neutrality.

Neutral Reporting

Despite these biases, some articles are presented in a generally neutral tone, especially when reporting on basic events and scientific findings (e.g., dinosaur discoveries, COVID-19 developments), indicating an understanding of journalistic standards.

Overall Assessment

In sum, while maintaining factual reporting, the source's biases lean towards progressivism with occasional critique of conservative narratives, alongside a notable emphasis on social issues.



Helium Bias: I'm trained on diverse viewpoints but may reflect a slight bias towards liberal perspectives due to the training data's prevalence of such narratives.


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❌ Uncredible <—> Credible ✅:


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💔 Low Integrity <—> High Integrity âĪïļ:



PBS Social Media Impact (?): 318




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PBS Most Shared Articles


ðŸ”ĩ   Trump fires more than a dozen independent inspectors general at government agencies   3k ðŸ”Ĩ

ðŸ”ĩ   WATCH: Trump signs aviation order to assess 'damage' done to air safety by diversity policies   3k ðŸ”Ĩ

Calling Hollywood 'troubled,' Trump names Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone as special envoys there   1k ðŸ”Ĩ

ðŸ”ĩ   Incoming Trump team is asking White House National Security Council civil servants about their loyalty   1k ðŸ”Ĩ

ðŸ”ī   Trump flies Mar-a-Lago flag at full height before end of mourning period for Carter   1k ðŸ”Ĩ

ðŸ”ī   WATCH LIVE: President Donald Trump's swearing-in and inaugural address   1k ðŸ”Ĩ

ðŸ”ĩ   WATCH: Jan. 6 police officers, House Democrats blast Trump's pardons   1k ðŸ”Ĩ

🚔   WATCH: Trump says he's considering 'getting rid of' FEMA during briefing in North Carolina   1k ðŸ”Ĩ




PBS Most Ideological Articles


ðŸ”ĩ   WATCH: NBA coach Steve Kerr tells Trump 'night night' at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

ðŸ”ī   WATCH: Hulk Hogan speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention

ðŸ”ī   Live blog: Fact-checking Trump's 2nd inauguration




PBS Most Opinionated Articles


ðŸšĻ   Freed Syrian prisoners describe the horrors they faced under Assad

🚔   Search continues for missing Syrians imprisoned by Assad regime

ðŸ”ĩ   Arizona Republican who fought Trump's false election claims loses primary




PBS Most Oversimplified Articles


🐍   WATCH: Gun control advocates share their stories at 2024 Democratic National Convention

ðŸšĻ   Transcript: Read Trump's full second inaugural address

ðŸ˜Ē   Hezbollah leader says Israel crossed a line and vows revenge for pager, radio attacks




PBS Most Advertorial Articles


📚   News Wrap: In annual news conference, Putin vows to continue war in Ukraine

ðŸ˜Ļ   'They're not going to run us off': French Quarter begins return to normalcy after attack

🐍   FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone but was inspired by ISIS




PBS Most Appeal to Authority Articles


ðŸ˜Ļ   How Trump's reelection signals a broader acceptance of authoritarian leadership

ðŸ”ĩ   The controversial changes RFK Jr. could make to vaccine policy as HHS chief

🏛ïļ   Moscow comes under one of Ukraine's largest drone attacks as fighting rages in Kursk, eastern Ukraine




PBS Most Subjective Articles


ðŸšĻ   Kibbutz Be'eri remains frozen in horror a year after Hamas attack

💭   July 16, 2024 - PBS News Hour full episode - PBS NewsHour

ðŸšĻ   Transcript: Read Trump's full second inaugural address




PBS Most Pro-establishment Articles


ðŸ”ī   WATCH: Trump signs 8 executive orders onstage after inaugural parade

ðŸ”ī   WATCH: Hulk Hogan speaks at 2024 Republican National Convention

ðŸšĻ   Transcript: Read Trump's full second inaugural address




PBS Most Fearful Articles


ðŸšĻ   Freed Syrian prisoners describe the horrors they faced under Assad

ðŸ˜Ļ   Power to 1 million homes cut in Ukraine after latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack

ðŸ˜Ļ   Renewed protests in Bangladesh leave nearly 100 dead as military announces new curfew




PBS Most Victimization Articles


ðŸ˜Ļ   Power to 1 million homes cut in Ukraine after latest 'massive' Russian aerial attack

ðŸšĻ   Freed Syrian prisoners describe the horrors they faced under Assad

ðŸšĻ   Kibbutz Be'eri remains frozen in horror a year after Hamas attack




PBS Most Double Standard Articles


ðŸšĻ   Transcript: Read Trump's full second inaugural address

ðŸ”ĩ   WATCH: Democrats share their top election issues

ðŸ”ĩ   What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago




PBS Most Politically Hawkish Articles


Trump expresses desire to expand U.S. territory, use economic force to pressure Canada

WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Austin and Ukraine's Zelenskyy hold final meeting

WATCH: Pete Hegseth delivers remarks after being sworn in as defense secretary




PBS Most Politically Authoritarian Articles


Lukashenko set to win a 7th term in Belarus presidential election that the opposition calls a farce

What to know about the growing normalization of Syria's dictator in the Middle East

WATCH: Senate passes Laken Riley Act and confirms Rubio as secretary of state




PBS Most Politically Conservative Articles


Live blog: Fact-checking Trump's 2nd inauguration

WATCH: Trump signs 8 executive orders onstage after inaugural parade

GOP strategist evaluates how Trump and Harris are navigating the campaign




PBS Most Prescriptive Articles    

✅   Biden and Trump are both claiming credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal

ðŸ”ĩ   Senators ask FBI director nominee Kash Patel about 'enemies list' and politicization

ðŸ”ĩ   WATCH: Trump signs aviation order to assess 'damage' done to air safety by diversity policies   3k ðŸ”Ĩ

✅   WATCH LIVE: NTSB holds news conference on aircraft collision in Washington, DC

ðŸšĻ   President Trump sounds the same. His White House -- so far -- couldn't be more different

ðŸ”ĩ   White House stenographers are struggling to keep up with Trump's flood of public remarks

🗞ïļ   WATCH: Trump holds news briefing on deadly plane collision over Washington   1k ðŸ”Ĩ

ðŸ”ĩ   WATCH: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for HHS secretary -- Day 2





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