Phil Prazan
Phil Prazan is an award-winning reporter who focuses on policy, politics and government. He will be the co-anchor of Lone Star Politics Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on NBC 5. Prazan joined NBC 5 in July 2023, after spending three years at NBC 6 in Miami as an investigative reporter. Prior to WTVJ-TV, he spent five years as a political and investigative reporter at KXAN-TV in Austin, Texas. While covering the Texas Capitol he was on an Edward R. Murrow award winning team covering mental health in public schools, an Emmy award winner for covering natural disasters, and Emmy-nominated for an investigation into Texas higher education. Before that he worked as a general assignment reporter in Des Moines, Iowa. Email Phil | Like Phil on Facebook | Follow Phil on Twitter | Follow Phil on Instagram Prazan began his career as a researcher for Tom Jennings Productions, now called 1895 Films, a small documentary company in Venice Beach, California. Much of his work focused on MLK: The Assassination Tapes, a documentary which aired on the Smithsonian Channel. In 2013, the documentary achieved a George Foster Peabody Award and a national Emmy nomination. His broadcast career has also earned him recognition from organizations like the Iowa Broadcast News Association, the Texas Associated Press, and the Association for Professional Educators. While in Texas he has planned, organized, and moderated local debates and statewide forums. He also served on the Texas Secretary of State’s Advisory Board for Elections. Prazan grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and received his degree in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas at Austin. Prazan is currently working towards a master’s degree in history and is taking Spanish classes. He is an avid reader, loves being active, and enjoys exploring new places. He is passionate about the human drama: what people do, why they do it, and how it impacts the rest of us. He recognizes he’s one of the few people lucky enough to live their passion professionally.
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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
85%
Examples:
- We have taken meaningful steps, as have previous administrations, with our executive authorities.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- Representative Beth Van Duyne is quoted as saying ‘We will hold the line’ but does not provide any concrete plans or legislation to achieve this goal.
Contradictions
100%
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No current examples available.
Deceptions
80%
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- The article states ‘Negotiations have started with more officers, judges and policy changes’ which implies an agreement has been reached when no such agreement exists.
- The article uses inflammatory language like ‘pressured lawmakers’ and ‘shelters fill up in places like Chicago, Denver, and New York’ which creates a sense of urgency without providing context on why this is happening.
Recent Articles
Texas Takes Historic Action Against Biden's Border Refusal: Operation Lone Star Seizes 453 Million Doses of Fentanyl
Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024The Biden Administration's refusal to secure the border has led to an increase in illegal immigration into Texas and other communities across the nation. The state is taking action through Operation Lone Star, a historic response that includes law enforcement seizing over 453 million lethal doses of fentanyl during this mission. Governor Abbott issued a statement following New York City Mayor Eric Adams' lawsuit against bus companies participating in Texas' migrant transportation mission. The only climate change is the Biden Administration's refusal to enforce federal immigration law, and there is no open border crisis if President Biden enforces laws passed by Congress.