Alexandra Steigrad

Alexandra Steigrad is a media reporter for The Post who covers the TV, entertainment and streaming industries. She has previously written about fashion for Women's Wear Daily and general news and culture for Reuters in Paris. She holds a master's degree from the Medill School of Journalism and a BA from Wellesley College.

Biography:  https://nypost.com/author/alexandra-steigrad/

78%

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

85%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show that the author has a bias towards some media companies, such as Disney and Fox, while portraying them in a more positive light than their competitors or critics. Additionally, the author often uses sensational headlines and one-sided views of complex issues to attract readers' attention.
  • The author also tends to present news from a biased perspective by using sources that are not always credible or unbiased.
  • The author tends to present news from a biased perspective by using sensational headlines and one-sided views of complex issues. The author also seems to have a preference for certain media companies over others.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Some of the conflicts of interest found in the articles provided include: - The article about Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery mentions that these three media giants will create a joint sports streaming platform using their vast sports assets. However, this may be seen as a self-serving move by these companies to increase their profits and control over the sports market.
  • - The article about Elon Musk calls for Disney CEO Bob Iger to be fired over ad buys after company pulls money from X mentions that Musk is a frequent critic of Iger's decisions and may have personal or business motives for wanting him out of office.
  • - The article about MSNBC reports on new Bob Menendez indictment during daughter's guest-host gig mentions that Alicia Menendez is the daughter of Senator Bob Menendez, who has been involved in several corruption scandals. This may raise questions about whether she can be objective and fair in her reporting.
  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest in their reporting.
  • The author may have some conflicts of interest in their reporting as they often focus on certain media companies and personalities over others. Additionally, the author's sources are not always credible or unbiased.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • All the articles provided contain major contradictions in terms of facts and information. For example, some articles report on new developments while others refer to past events as if they are still relevant.
  • Some of the contradictions found in the articles include: - The article about Fox, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery mentions that each company will own a third of the new sports streaming platform while their content will be licensed to it on a non-exclusive basis. However, this statement contradicts itself as each company already owns the rights to all major sports leagues and top college conferences.
  • - The article about Elon Musk calls for Disney CEO Bob Iger to be fired over ad buys after company pulls money from X mentions that Musk accuses Iger of allowing child predators to target underage users without providing evidence or specific examples.
  • - The article about MSNBC reports on new Bob Menendez indictment during daughter's guest-host gig mentions that Alicia Menendez found herself in an awkward position when breaking the news of her father's latest legal troubles. However, this claim is not supported by any evidence and may be misleading.
  • The author often presents conflicting or inconsistent information in their articles without providing any context or explanation for these discrepancies. This can lead readers to confusion and misinformation.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • The article is highly deceptive as it uses one-sided views and unsupported claims to present a biased and misleading portrayal of the media industry. The author does not provide any context or background information for their sources and often omits relevant facts.
  • The author also relies on sensationalism and clickbait headlines to attract readers' attention rather than providing accurate and reliable reporting.

Recent Articles

NFL Antitrust Trial: Battle Over Sunday Ticket Package and Monopoly on Out-of-Market Games

NFL Antitrust Trial: Battle Over Sunday Ticket Package and Monopoly on Out-of-Market Games

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 June 2024 An 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.
ESPN Faces Enormous Challenges with Declining Subscriptions and Limited Content Offerings

ESPN Faces Enormous Challenges with Declining Subscriptions and Limited Content Offerings

Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 ESPN faces challenges with declining subscriptions due to high prices, limited content and the rise of OTT video services. The number of pay TV households in the US is expected to drop below 50 million by 2027.
ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery Launch New Streaming Service for Content Distribution Rather Than Ad Inventory Sales

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery Launch New Streaming Service for Content Distribution Rather Than Ad Inventory Sales

Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to launch a new streaming service in the fall that will act purely as a method of content distribution rather than selling its own ad inventory. Advertising on the streamer will be a pure reflection of ads airing in linear networks including ESPN, ABC and Fox.
Fetterman Calls For Menendez Expulsion Following New Indictments

Fetterman Calls For Menendez Expulsion Following New Indictments

Broke On: Wednesday, 03 January 2024 Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has reiterated his call for the expulsion of Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., from Congress after a federal grand jury filed a second superseding indictment against him on Tuesday.

Elon Musk Criticizes Disney CEO Bob Iger Following Advertising Boycott

Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023 Elon Musk criticized Bob Iger, the CEO of Disney, on his social media platform, X, suggesting that Iger should be fired. Disney joined an advertising boycott of X after Musk endorsed controversial remarks on the site. Musk highlighted lawsuits against his competitors, including Meta Platforms, alleging child exploitation and solicitation.