Billie Schwab

Billie Schwab is a journalist who has covered a wide range of topics for Newsweek, including politics, entertainment, and health. She has a strong focus on logical fallacies and deception in public discourse. Prior to her career in journalism, she studied at the University of California, Berkeley where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Political Science.

Biography:  https://www.newsweek.com/authors/billie-schwab-dunn

68%

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:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

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

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a moderate deception score due to occasional examples of deceptive practices.
  • The author has a strong dislike for contradictions and consistently scores them highly.
  • There is no mention of conflicts of interest, so the score for that category is 100.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not appear to have any personal or financial ties to the subjects they cover.
  • There are no examples of conflicts of interest reported in the articles.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author claims that Eric Dane 'was struggling', but in another they report he 'didn't let [himself] go...I had understood when I was let go.'
  • In one article, the author reports that Shifty Shellshock discussed his sobriety and said music and his children gave him a purpose in life, while in another they report that he died of 'unknown causes'.
  • Similarly, in one article the author reports Mary Trump as saying 'Stupider than I thought' about Elon Musk, while in another she quotes Mary Trump as saying 'I wish we could sue him for this platform he destroyed.'

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In another instance, the author claims that Jamie Foxx 'overcame addiction', which may be seen as an overstatement given the nature of his substance use.
  • The author occasionally uses exaggerated language or presents information in a misleading way. For example, describing Mary Trump's tweet about Elon Musk as 'exploding' and claiming that her post had been viewed over 245,000 times.

Recent Articles

Shifty Shellshock: From Crazy Town Frontman to Tragic Death: A Life of Sobriety and Happiness

Shifty Shellshock: From Crazy Town Frontman to Tragic Death: A Life of Sobriety and Happiness

Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Shifty Shellshock, the charismatic Crazy Town frontman, found sobriety and happiness before his tragic death. Known for energetic performances and hits like 'Butterfly'.
Eric Dane: The Talented Actor Behind Dr. Mark Sloan

Eric Dane: The Talented Actor Behind Dr. Mark Sloan

Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024 Actor Eric Dane, famously portraying Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy.
Elon Musk's Decision to Hide Likes on X: Promoting Privacy or Decreasing Engagement?

Elon Musk's Decision to Hide Likes on X: Promoting Privacy or Decreasing Engagement?

Broke On: Thursday, 25 May 2023 Elon Musk announced on May 25, 2023, that Twitter would begin hiding likes and eventually display only view counts to protect user privacy and encourage authentic engagement. The change received mixed reactions, with concerns about decreased engagement and potential platform manipulation. Musk believes this will lead to more open discussions on the platform.

Jamie Foxx Makes First Public Appearance Post-Hospitalization, Expresses Gratitude for Recovery

Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023 Jamie Foxx made his first public appearance since his hospitalization earlier this year. He was unable to walk just six months ago. Foxx did not disclose the specifics of his medical issue but mentioned that it was life-threatening. He addressed rumors of being cloned during his acceptance speech. Foxx thanked his sister and daughter for their support during his recovery.