Mikaela Lefrak,

Mikaela Lefrak is a seasoned local reporter who has won several awards for her work in Vermont and beyond. She hosts and produces Vermont Edition, a daily radio show that covers news and stories from across the state. She previously worked as a reporter and host at WAMU, where she covered topics ranging from politics to culture to environment. Her stories have aired on NPR's national programs such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, Marketplace, The World and Here & Now. Mikaela has also worked at The New Republic, PRI's The World and WGBH Boston. She served as an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Oakland, California before pursuing a master's degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University. She graduated from Middlebury College with a bachelor's degree in political science. Mikaela lives with her husband and daughter in Burlington.

Biography:  https://www.vermontpublic.org/people/mikaela-lefrak

62%

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

100%

Examples:

  • The article does not show any signs of bias in favor of or against any person, group, or idea.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest that Mikaela Lefrak may have in reporting on the eclipse event. For example, she is a host and senior producer for Vermont Public, which could benefit from increased listenership and donations during this time.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article claims that St. Albans town and city lie directly in the path of totality for the total solar eclipse on April 8th, but it does not provide any evidence or data to back up this statement.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article uses sensational language such as 'how is the area preparing?' to draw readers in without providing any meaningful information or context. The title also implies that St. Albans is uniquely situated for viewing the eclipse, which may not be accurate.

Recent Articles

Total Solar Eclipse in North America on April 8, 2024: What You Need to Know

Total Solar Eclipse in North America on April 8, 2024: What You Need to Know

Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur in parts of North America. The path of totality includes Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio and New York while Vermont can witness a partial solar eclipse. Drawings and photographs can be made to showcase the moon's progress across the solar disk while observers with small telescopes can try to time when the first and last instants of visibility occur.