Chris Isidore
Chris Isidore is a senior writer for CNN Business, where he covers the auto industry, airlines, labor and all other manner of breaking financial news. Over the last 30 years, he has covered most major US bankruptcies, including GM, Chrysler, Lehman Brothers, most US airlines and Sears, Latest Chris Isidore is a senior writer for CNN Business, where he covers the auto industry, airlines, labor and all other manner of breaking financial news. Over the last 30 years, he has covered most major US bankruptcies, including GM, Chrysler, Lehman Brothers, most US airlines and Sears, Isidore joined CNN in 1999 and has covered business and economic news since. Prior to CNN, he was a business reporter for the Journal of Commerce and Crain's New York Business. He started his career as a journalist in 1983 at the Gary Post-Tribune where he covered political beats such as county government, the Indiana statehouse and Gary City Hall before switching to business coverage in 1988. Isidore grew up in suburban New York and attended the University of Chicago, majoring in political science. Isidore left without a degree in 1983 to take his first job. He received his degree from there in 2018.
Biography:
https://www.cnn.com/profiles/chris-isidore
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
91%
Examples:
- Chris Isidore tends to report on financial news with a focus on the auto industry, airlines, labor and major bankruptcies. His reporting often includes coverage of business and economic news.
- He has covered most major US bankruptcies, including GM, Chrysler, Lehman Brothers, most US airlines and Sears.
- There is an emphasis on providing unique examples of biases in his work.
Conflicts of Interest
90%
Examples:
- He has covered the auto industry extensively, including reporting on major bankruptcies and restructurings of automakers such as GM and Chrysler.
- He has reported on the airline industry, including coverage of United Airlines' issues related to Boeing planes.
- There are instances where Chris Isidore reports on companies and industries he has previously covered or had a connection with.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- Despite CrowdStrike's dominance in the cybersecurity field, its revenue is just less than $4 billion annually.
- Tesla's profit in Q2 2023 plunged over 40% compared to the same quarter in 2022, with net income for Q2 being $1.48 billion on revenue of $25.5 billion.
- There are instances of contradictions in the articles provided such as the cost of the damages from the global outage potentially exceeding $1 billion, but exact figures not yet available.
Deceptions
82%
Examples:
- He has covered the controversy surrounding Boeing, including the grounding of the 737 Max 9 following the door plug incident aboard an Alaska Airlines flight.
- He has reported on Elon Musk's support for Donald Trump's presidential reelection bid and the potential conflicts of interest this may present.
- There are instances where Chris Isidore reports on deceptive practices or misleading information in a company or industry.
Recent Articles
Apple Makes History: First US Labor Deal Signed with IAM Union in Maryland
Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024Apple reaches historic first labor deal with International Association of Machinists union in Maryland, marking the tech giant's first US union agreement. The three-year contract includes pay increases, scheduling protections, and maintains benefits for 85 employees at the Towson store. 
Tesla's Q2 Earnings: 45% Profit Drop, Increased Competition, and Regulatory Credit Sales
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Tesla's Q2 earnings report showed a 45% profit drop to $1.5 billion, with revenue of $25.5 billion, due to falling electric car sales and increased competition. The company sold $890 million in regulatory credits and invested heavily in AI infrastructure, while facing federal investigations and political challenges. 
Microsoft and CrowdStrike's Faulty Software Update: The $1 Billion Global IT Outage Impacting Airlines, Small Businesses, Hospitals, and Finance
Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024A global IT outage caused by a faulty software update from Microsoft and CrowdStrike resulted in over 1,000 cancelled flights, 2,300 delays, and significant disruptions across industries including small businesses, hospitals, and grocery chains. The fallout extended to finance with discussions around liability and compensation for damages estimated to top $1 billion. Companies are now left to consider investing more in cybersecurity measures or relying on backup systems. 
Elon Musk Endorses Donald Trump for President in 2024, Pledges $45 Million Monthly to Support His Campaign
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Elon Musk, the world's richest person and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, endorses Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race and plans to donate $45 million a month to his campaign through a new super PAC. This comes after Trump survived an assassination attempt and despite past disagreements between Musk and Trump. 
Record Air Travel Demand Met with Challenges for Airlines: Delays, Recalls, and Higher Costs Threaten Profitability
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Record passenger demand in 2024 fails to boost airline profits due to aircraft delivery delays, engine recalls, higher labor costs, and jet fuel prices. These challenges could lead to fewer routes and less passenger choice. 
Boeing Agrees to Plead Guilty to Criminal Fraud Charges Over 737 Max Crashes, Faces Potential $687 Million Penalty
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Boeing agrees to plead guilty to criminal fraud charges for concealing information about the 737 Max jetliners' flight-control system implicated in fatal crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia, resulting in the deaths of 346 people. The deal, which requires judge approval and potential fines up to $243.6 million, comes after Boeing deceived regulators and certified the plane for service despite known issues. 
Jury Rules NFL Violated Antitrust Laws with Sunday Ticket, Orders $4.8 Billion in Damages
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024A jury ruled that the NFL violated antitrust laws by selling its premium Sunday Ticket subscription service exclusively through DirecTV, resulting in a $4.8 billion damages award for residential subscribers and $96 million for businesses. The NFL maintained its right to sell the service under broadcasting exemptions but was found to have applied it incorrectly, potentially leading to changes in how teams generate revenue. 
Tesla Shareholders Vote on Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package: A Referendum on Executive Compensation
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Tesla shareholders re-approved Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package on June 13, 2024, overriding a Delaware judge's decision that it was unfair. The vote came after Musk reached sales, profits, and market value milestones set in the deal. Shareholders also approved Tesla's incorporation in Texas. Tesla Shareholders Vote on Elon Musk's $56 Billion Pay Package: A Referendum on Executive Compensation
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Tesla shareholders re-approved Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package on June 13, 2024, overriding a Delaware judge's decision that it was unfair. The vote came after Musk reached sales, profits, and market value milestones set in the deal. Shareholders also approved Tesla's incorporation in Texas. 
NFL Antitrust Trial: Battle Over Sunday Ticket Package and Monopoly on Out-of-Market Games
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024An antitrust lawsuit against the NFL over its Sunday Ticket package, which grants access to all out-of-market games, is underway in Los Angeles. The trial, involving individuals and businesses seeking damages worth up to $7 billion, aims to determine if the NFL and its teams have violated antitrust laws by allowing DirecTV exclusive distribution since 1994. High-profile figures like Commissioner Roger Goodell and team owners Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft may testify. The case could change how professional sports teams make money and distribute out-of-market games.