Dean Obeidallah

Dean Obeidallah is a radio host and writer. He is a former attorney and hosts SiriusXM radio's daily program, “The Dean Obeidallah Show”. He writes frequently for CNN Opinion and is the co-director of the documentary “The Muslims Are Coming!”. His work primarily focuses on opinion pieces and commentary on current events, with a focus on politics, media, and culture.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/dean-obeidallah

77%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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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

46%

Examples:

  • Dean Obeidallah found the book passage in which governor describes killing Cricket “revolting,” and predicts that 65 million dog households feel the same way.
  • The author shows a clear preference for Matthew Perry's perspective over Biden's.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, writes frequently for CNN Opinion.
  • The author is a columnist for The Daily Beast.

Contradictions

79%

Examples:

  • Cricket was described as a wirehaired pointer who was high-spirited and proving to be a handful.
  • The incident may have been intended to endear Noem to certain Republicans by demonstrating her toughness.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • The author states 'A 2023 Pew poll found that 97% of people with pets view them as a member of the family.'
  • The author states 'I found the passage of No Going Back in which Noem describes killing Cricket revolting, and I imagine most people among the estimated 65 million households that own a dog (and many who don’t) feel the same way.'

Recent Articles

South Dakota Animal Rescue Reaffirms: No Dog Is 'Untrainable' After Governor's Controversial Decision

South Dakota Animal Rescue Reaffirms: No Dog Is 'Untrainable' After Governor's Controversial Decision

Broke On: Saturday, 27 April 2024 South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's decision to shoot her untrainable puppy, Cricket, sparks controversy. Paws Animal Rescue refutes the idea of untrainable dogs and encourages seeking professional help instead of euthanasia.

Investigation Underway into Matthew Perry's Death, Actor Remembered for Iconic Role

Broke On: Sunday, 29 October 2023 Matthew Perry, known for his role in `Friends`, has passed away. The cause of Perry's death is currently under investigation. The actor's family has requested privacy following his death. Perry's death has prompted tributes from fans and fellow actors.

Rep. Dean Phillips Expresses Concerns Over Biden's Potential Re-election

Broke On: Saturday, 28 October 2023 Democratic Representative Dean Phillips has expressed concerns about President Biden's potential re-election campaign. Phillips has suggested that the Democratic Party should consider other potential candidates for the presidency. Bill Maher has shown support for Phillips' stance.