Herb Scribner

Herb Scribner is a Washington D.C. based reporter who covers media, style, fashion, pop culture and entertainment for The Washington Post. He has a BA in journalism from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Before joining The Washington Post, Herb worked at Axios as a breaking news reporter for politics, entertainment and sports and at the Deseret News in Salt Lake City as an entertainment reporter and editor covering movies, television, pop culture and trending news. He can be reached via email or Twitter.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/herb-scribner/

56%

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:

  • Herb Scribner tends to provide balanced reporting with occasional instances of biases towards the subjects he covers. He often includes multiple perspectives and context in his articles.
  • In one instance, he quotes several celebrities without providing context or disclosing their sources which could be seen as biased reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another instance involves Lizzo's statement about quitting music; the author presents her statement as a definitive decision to quit when she has not made any official announcement and her clarification on Tuesday confirms this.
  • In one article, the author reports that Brent Sikkema was discovered with stab wounds, which could have been caused by a box cutter or screwdriver. However, the police in Brazil told CNN Brasil that they found no evidence of any weapon at the scene.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The night's theme was Make America Safe Again, where speakers discussed crime, illegal immigration and law enforcement protection.
  • We need to hold rogue prosecutors accountable.
  • We need to rise above the persecution.

Recent Articles

Savannah Chrisley at RNC: Sharing Her Family's Story Amid Parents' Prison Sentences

Savannah Chrisley at RNC: Sharing Her Family's Story Amid Parents' Prison Sentences

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 At the 2024 Republican National Convention, Reality TV star Savannah Chrisley shared her family's story, expressing concerns about justice and fairness amidst her parents' prison sentences for bank and IRS fraud.
Iconic 'Home Alone' House, Once Sold for $1.585M, Now Listed at $5.25M: A Rare Opportunity to Own Cinematic History

Iconic 'Home Alone' House, Once Sold for $1.585M, Now Listed at $5.25M: A Rare Opportunity to Own Cinematic History

Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024 The iconic 'Home Alone' house, used in the filming of the 1990 holiday classic, is now for sale in Winnetka, Illinois for $5.25 million. Spanning over 9,100 square feet with five bedrooms and six bathrooms, this historic home was last sold in 2012 for $1.585 million and features modern renovations such as a gym, private movie theater room, and indoor sports court.
Two Miss USA Titleholders Resign Amidst Alleged Workplace Conditions and Personal Misalignment

Two Miss USA Titleholders Resign Amidst Alleged Workplace Conditions and Personal Misalignment

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 In May 2024, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava and Miss USA Noelia Voigt unexpectedly resigned from their titles due to personal reasons and misalignment with the organization. Both women reportedly faced contractual obligations to maintain a positive public image but found unacceptable workplace conditions, prioritizing their mental health and values over their titles. Srivastava, crowned in 2023 at age 16, expressed gratitude for her experience and continued advocacy work. Voigt provided no further details about her reasons for leaving.
Lizzo Quits Music: Singer and Entrepreneur Announces Retirement Amidst Online Criticism

Lizzo Quits Music: Singer and Entrepreneur Announces Retirement Amidst Online Criticism

Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024 Lizzo, a Grammy Award-winning singer and fashion entrepreneur, has announced that she is quitting music due to online criticism and negative comments.
Britney Spears' Abortion and Justin Timberlake: What Really Happened?

Britney Spears' Abortion and Justin Timberlake: What Really Happened?

Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024 Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake had a breakup in 2002, which led to speculation about the state of their relationship today. In her memoir, The Woman in Me, Spears wrote that she had an abortion because Timberlake didn't want to be a father.
Jon Stewart Returns to The Daily Show for 2024 Election Cycle

Jon Stewart Returns to The Daily Show for 2024 Election Cycle

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 Jon Stewart is returning to The Daily Show as host for the 2024 election cycle, starting Monday nights from February 12th. He will continue hosting part-time and serve as executive producer until 2025.
Brent Sikkema, New York Art Dealer Found Dead in Rio de Janeiro Apartment: Police Investigate as Robbery

Brent Sikkema, New York Art Dealer Found Dead in Rio de Janeiro Apartment: Police Investigate as Robbery

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 New York art dealer Brent Sikkema, known for working with Kara Walker and Anohia, was found dead in his Rio de Janeiro apartment on Monday. The Brazilian police are investigating the incident as a robbery.