James Doubek
James Doubek is an editor and reporter for NPR's general assignment News Hub. He edits everything from quick breaking news stories and live blogs to complex features for NPR.org. As a reporter, he has written hundreds of breaking news stories but has also taken deep dives into historical events such as the 1972 Munich Olympics attack and the time Americans went to fight for China during World War II. Doubek also regularly manages NPR's social media accounts, homepage, and sends breaking news push alerts. You can occasionally hear him on NPR's hourly Newscasts. For three years he was an overnight digital producer, single-handedly managing NPR's entire online presence during big news events such as former President Donald Trump's unprecedented walk into North Korean territory. He has also had stints as a reporter for NPR's Business Desk and as a radio producer with Weekend Edition. Doubek got his start at NPR as an intern at the Washington Desk, where he made frequent trips to the Supreme Court and reported on political campaigns.
87%
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
95%
Examples:
- James Doubek is an editor and reporter for NPR's general assignment News Hub. As a reporter, he has written hundreds of breaking news stories but has also taken deep dives into historical events such as the 1972 Munich Olympics attack and the time Americans went to fight for China during World War II.
Conflicts of Interest
75%
Examples:
- As a reporter for NPR, James Doubek is likely to have professional relationships and conflicts of interest that he must navigate. However, specific examples are not provided in the articles analyzed.
Contradictions
95%
Examples:
- The article presents Bukele as a champion of democracy when he is actually accused of being an authoritarian leader who suppresses political opposition.
- The article states that Nayib Bukele has successfully reduced gang violence in El Salvador. However, this portrayal ignores the fact that thousands of people have been arrested on accusations of being affiliated with gangs, leading to an increase in incarceration rates and human rights violations.
Deceptions
90%
Examples:
- The article presents Bukele as a champion of democracy when he is actually accused of being an authoritarian leader who suppresses political opposition.
- The article states that Nayib Bukele has successfully reduced gang violence in El Salvador. However, this portrayal ignores the fact that thousands of people have been arrested on accusations of being affiliated with gangs, leading to an increase in incarceration rates and human rights violations.
Recent Articles
Unexpected Hydrothermal Explosion in Yellowstone National Park: No Injuries Reported but Area Remains Closed for Assessments
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024A hydrothermal explosion occurred at Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin on July 23, 2024, near Sapphire Pool. No injuries were reported but visitors were advised to evacuate. The sudden expansion of fluids under high pressure caused significant damage and is believed to be the result of a build-up in geothermal system pressure. Hydrothermal explosions are not volcanic eruptions but can create craters up to a mile wide, with one occurring on average every 700 years in Yellowstone. Despite safety measures, they are difficult to predict and visitors should follow guidelines and stay on designated boardwalks. 
El Salvador's Nayib Bukele Consolidates Power in Controversial Election
Broke On: Saturday, 03 February 2024El Salvador is set to reelect its controversial president, Nayib Bukele. Despite criticism for his crackdown on gang violence and suspension of civil liberties, he remains popular among supporters who see him as a leader who has defeated murderous gangs that had turned El Salvador into one of the world's most violent places.