Phil Mayer

Phil Mayer is a journalist at KRON4, where he began working as a digital producer in May 2022. He previously worked as a digital producer and sports anchor at KAMC/KLBK-TV in Lubbock, TX. Phil is originally from New York City and has a background in sports reporting, having covered SMU's men's basketball and football teams for The Daily Campus while attending Southern Methodist University. He is an avid sports fan, enjoys hip-hop music, reading, and food. Phil can be reached at pmayer@kron4.com or on Twitter @mayer_philip.

Biography:  https://www.kron4.com/author/phil-mayer/

85%

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

90%

Examples:

  • Phil Mayer's reporting shows a tendency towards neutrality with occasional instances of biased language.

Conflicts of Interest

90%

Examples:

  • Phil Mayer has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Another article contains incorrect information about the CDC's investigation into a cheese recall.
  • In one article, Phil Mayer reports contradictory information regarding the prices of In-N-Out Burger meals at different locations.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Another article contains misleading information about the number of people affected by a recalled cheese and the timing of the CDC's investigation.
  • In one instance, Phil Mayer's article implies that Google fired employees for their involvement in protests against Project Nimbus when the actual reason was a violation of company policies.

Recent Articles

FBI Raids Home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Corruption Investigation and Upcoming Recall Election

FBI Raids Home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Amid Corruption Investigation and Upcoming Recall Election

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 On June 20, 2024, FBI raided Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's home amidst an investigation into political corruption and campaign contributions from California Waste Solutions. Concurrently, organizers have collected over 40,595 valid signatures to trigger a recall election against her in November.
In-N-Out Burger Raises Prices Following California's Minimum Wage Hike: A Look at the Impact on Consumers and Businesses

In-N-Out Burger Raises Prices Following California's Minimum Wage Hike: A Look at the Impact on Consumers and Businesses

Broke On: Saturday, 01 April 2023 In-N-Out Burger raised prices for some menu items following California's minimum wage increase for fast food workers, affecting various locations and including a Double-Double burger, fries, and a drink. The starting wage for In-N-Out employees in the state is $22 to $23 per hour. Prices vary by location: a Double-Double with fries and a drink costs between $11.44 and $15 after tax. Reactions are mixed, with some supporting the new minimum wage and others concerned about rising consumer prices.
Google and Amazon Employees Protest $1.2 Billion Israeli Government Contracts: Disruptions Lead to Terminations

Google and Amazon Employees Protest $1.2 Billion Israeli Government Contracts: Disruptions Lead to Terminations

Broke On: Thursday, 18 April 2024 Google and Amazon employees protested against their companies' involvement in $1.2 billion contracts with the Israeli government for AI and cloud services, leading to terminations of over 28 employees who participated in sit-ins at Google offices. The protests disrupted work and prevented access, causing controversy over violations of core values and human rights concerns.
26 People Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Rizo-Lopez Foods Cheese Products

26 People Sickened in Listeria Outbreak Linked to Rizo-Lopez Foods Cheese Products

Broke On: Saturday, 10 February 2024 Rizo-Lopez Foods, a Modesto based company, has been linked to 26 Listeria outbreaks through their queso fresco and cojita cheese products. The CDC recently re-launched an investigation after new illnesses were reported in December 2023.