Josh Starkey

Josh Starkey is a digital editor at WBAL-TV, where he focuses on delivering accurate and engaging news content to the audience. He covers a wide range of topics including local news, national news, weather updates, sports events and more. His primary focus is on providing up-to-date information through various platforms such as television broadcasts, online articles and social media channels. In his role as a digital editor, Josh also collaborates with other members of the news team to create compelling stories that resonate with viewers. He has been known for his coverage of major events in Baltimore such as the Key Bridge collapse, senior skip day shooting and the sale of Baltimore Orioles.

Biography:  https://www.wbaltv.com/news-team/8f2ee8fd-132f-4e37-99bf-6c5925184337

86%

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

92%

Examples:

  • Josh Starkey has not shown any significant biases in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • In an article about the sale of Baltimore Orioles, Josh Starkey mentioned that sources confirmed the team chairman and CEO John Angelos agreed to sell the Orioles. This information could be considered a conflict of interest as it benefits the source who provided this exclusive information.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another contradiction was found in an article about the sale of Baltimore Orioles, where Josh reported conflicting information about the ownership structure of the deal.
  • In an article about a shooting incident, Josh Starkey reported contradictory information regarding the number of victims and their ages. He stated that five people were shot during a water gun fight for senior skip day, while also reporting that the victims ranged in age from 16 to 18.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Josh Starkey has not shown any deceptive practices in his reporting.

Recent Articles

Sixth Victim Identified and Recovered in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: José Mynor López

Sixth Victim Identified and Recovered in Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: José Mynor López

Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Sixth victim, José Mynor López, identified and recovered from Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site. Immigrant construction worker was one of six fatalities in March 26 incident. Recovery efforts ongoing to restore essential transportation link on East Coast.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Identification of Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez Brings Closure to Family and Friends, Search for Sixth Victim Continues

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Identification of Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez Brings Closure to Family and Friends, Search for Sixth Victim Continues

Broke On: Thursday, 02 May 2024 Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, a construction worker from El Salvador, was found dead on May 2, 2024, after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed under the impact of a cargo ship. The incident resulted in the deaths of six workers and remains under investigation by federal and local authorities. Gonzalez's body was identified through a joint effort by law enforcement agencies, and his recovery brings some closure to his family and friends, while the search for one more missing worker continues.
Five Teenagers Shot During Violent Turn in Water Gun Fight at Greenbelt's Schrom Hills Recreation Center

Five Teenagers Shot During Violent Turn in Water Gun Fight at Greenbelt's Schrom Hills Recreation Center

Broke On: Saturday, 20 April 2024 Five teenagers were critically or seriously injured during a violent turn in a water gun fight at Schrom Hills Recreation Center in Greenbelt, MD on April 19, 2024. One suspect is being sought after someone brought a real gun to the event and fired multiple shots. The community is urged to work together to address youth violence following this tragic incident.
New Ownership Group for Baltimore Orioles: David Rubenstein and Cal Ripken Jr.

New Ownership Group for Baltimore Orioles: David Rubenstein and Cal Ripken Jr.

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The Baltimore Orioles are set to have a new ownership group led by private equity billionaire David Rubenstein, with legendary shortstop Cal Ripken Jr. also expected to be part of the deal.