Matt Young

Matt Young is a reporter with The Daily Beast. He covers breaking news and politics.

Biography:  https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/matt-young

63%

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:

  • The author also uses positive adjectives to describe some of the Republican governors, such as 'obsessed politics', 'entertainment' and 'crime', while using negative or neutral terms for their Democratic counterparts, such as 'disagreeing with him for some time'.
  • The author seems to have a strong opinion on immigration issues and uses phrases like 'deceptive because it suggests that Abbott has successfully stopped illegal immigration when in reality, there are no statistics to support this claim' and 'the Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety continue to hold the line', which implies that he supports stricter border control measures.
  • The author shows a clear bias towards Donald Trump and his supporters by using phrases like 'notably Donald Trump' and 'the first U.S. Correspondent role for news.com.au', which implies that he was the only one to cover the former president's events.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • However, it can be inferred that the author may have a conflict of interest by working for The Daily Beast, which is known to have a liberal bias and often criticizes conservative politicians and policies.
  • The author does not provide any clear examples of conflicts of interest for the articles provided.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The author also contradicts himself by stating in one article that Danny Masterson was moved to Corcoran State Prison on Monday, while in another article he states that it is a prison with a variety of famous inmates, including Charles Manson and Sirhan Sirhan
  • The author also contradicts himself by stating in one article that Universal Music published an open letter about TikTok, while in another article he claims that Naomi Biden had some harsh words for Fox host Jesse Watters after a segment in which he criticized her grandfather.
  • The author contradicts himself by stating in one article that Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders was among those in attendance at a press conference with Greg Abbott and other Republican governors, while in another article he claims that she has been locked in a disagreement with Biden for months.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author also uses emotional appeals to manipulate the reader's feelings, such as using words like 'obsessed', 'nightmare' and 'rare'.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as exaggerating statistics (e.g., 'gang members...apprehended all the time'), using false dilemmas ('Abbott and Gang of GOP Guv's Stamp Their Feet at Border Over Biden') and making unfounded accusations (e.g., 'this statement is deceptive because it suggests that Abbott has been following a court order', when in fact he may not have).

Recent Articles

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Brain Worm: A Deep Dive into Neurocysticercosis and Naegleria fowleri

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Brain Worm: A Deep Dive into Neurocysticercosis and Naegleria fowleri

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an environmental activist and potential presidential candidate, revealed having a dead worm in his brain from a past infection with neurocysticercosis - a condition caused by tapeworm larvae in the brain. This revelation highlights the potential health risks of brain parasites like tapeworms and Naegleria fowleri, which can cause neurological conditions or death.
Kim Kardashian Roasts Tom Brady at Netflix Special: Boos and Dating Rumors

Kim Kardashian Roasts Tom Brady at Netflix Special: Boos and Dating Rumors

Broke On: Monday, 06 May 2024 Kim Kardashian surprised appeared at Netflix's Tom Brady roast on May 5, 2023, joking about dating rumors and comparing him to her stepfather. Her appearance was met with boos but she pushed through, generating buzz for potential romance or friendship.
16 FBI Training Facility Explosion Injures 17 SWAT Team Members, One Requires Surgery

16 FBI Training Facility Explosion Injures 17 SWAT Team Members, One Requires Surgery

Broke On: Thursday, 14 March 2024 On Wednesday, an explosion occurred at the FBI training facility in Irvine, California during a joint exercise with the bomb squad. The Orange County Sheriff SWAT team was involved and 16 members were injured including one who required surgery for a leg injury while two others had superficial wounds. Thirteen people were transported after reports of dizziness and ringing in their ears.
Louisiana Sends 50 National Guard Troops to Texas to Help with Border Crisis

Louisiana Sends 50 National Guard Troops to Texas to Help with Border Crisis

Broke On: Monday, 05 February 2024 Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced that he will send 50 National Guard troops to Texas to help with their border crisis. The governor made the announcement during a press conference on Monday, saying Louisiana is committed to helping its neighboring state in any way it can.