Micah Yason

Micah Yason is a producer for WBEZ's Reset. She formerly worked as a producer for All IN Indiana based at Indianapolis NPR-member station WFYI. Prior to her production work, Micah joined WFYI in 2019 as a news reporting intern after changing her major from nursing to journalism.

Biography:  https://www.wbez.org/staff/3776/micah-yason

54%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that the MMR vaccine provides stronger and longer-lasting protection against measles than a standalone measles vaccine typically given in the U.S., but does not provide any references to support this claim.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author has a personal interest in telling Asian American stories as they are a member of the Asian American Journalists Association.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article states that new cases of common cancers like breast and colorectal are increasing among some young adults, but this is not supported by data or statistics provided in the article.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that new cases of common cancers like breast and colorectal are increasing among some young adults, but this is not supported by data or statistics provided in the article.

Recent Articles

Measles Outbreak in Chicago's Largest Migrant Shelter: 53 Cases Reported, Unvaccinated Migrants Contributing to Spread

Measles Outbreak in Chicago's Largest Migrant Shelter: 53 Cases Reported, Unvaccinated Migrants Contributing to Spread

Broke On: Sunday, 07 April 2024 A measles outbreak in Chicago's largest migrant shelter has resulted in 53 cases, with many unvaccinated migrants contributing to the spread. Lack of thorough health screenings when new arrivals come from the U.S is a factor.
2 Million New Cancer Cases Projected in U.S. by 2024, with Colon and Rectal Cancers on the Rise Among Young People

2 Million New Cancer Cases Projected in U.S. by 2024, with Colon and Rectal Cancers on the Rise Among Young People

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The American Cancer Society projects a record 2 million new cancer cases in the US by 2024, with six of the top 10 cancers expected to rise. Colon and rectal cancers are becoming increasingly common in young people due to sedentary lifestyles, obesity, diabetes, lack of physical activity, and processed foods. Despite guidelines recommending screening at 45, doctors like Dr. Sarah Fox have seen cases in younger adults. The Blue Ribbon Run is a nonprofit raising awareness about colon cancer signs and symptoms through events like 5k races.