Matt Levin

Matt Levin is a journalist who covers AI, cryptocurrency, and housing for Marketplace. He previously worked as a data and housing reporter for CalMatters, focusing on California politics and policy. Before that, he was a statistics analyst for a think tank concentrating on poverty and inequality. Matt has been recognized with awards from the Online News Association and regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and SPJ awards.

Biography:  https://www.marketplace.org/author/matt-levin/

78%

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:

  • The author has a tendency to use sensationalist language in some of their articles.
  • There are instances where the author's personal opinions on cryptocurrency are expressed.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author has a background in data and housing reporting, which may influence their coverage of related topics.
  • The author's previous work for a think tank focused on poverty and inequality might impact their perspective on certain issues.

Contradictions

96%

Examples:

  • In one article, the author states that CDK is planning to make a payment to the hackers while in another sentence they mention that the outage affects critical computer systems used for records, scheduling, and communication.
  • The author mentions a phrase from crypto investors ('HODL' and 'when there's blood on the streets you buy') without providing necessary context.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The author does not explicitly state their source for the phrase 'when there's blood on the streets you buy', which may lead readers to question its validity in this context.
  • The author uses sensationalism to state that 'bitcoiners are rejoicing' when it has only increased by 40% this year and is still far from its pandemic-era record of nearly $69,000 per coin. This statement exaggerates the positive impact of the recent price increase on bitcoin investors.

Recent Articles

CDK Global Cyberattack: Thousands of North American Car Dealerships Disrupted, Hacking Group Demands Millions in Ransom

CDK Global Cyberattack: Thousands of North American Car Dealerships Disrupted, Hacking Group Demands Millions in Ransom

Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024 A major cyberattack on CDK Global, a leading software provider for North American car dealerships, has disrupted sales, financing, and payroll systems at thousands of dealerships. The hacking group behind the attack is reportedly based in eastern Europe and has demanded tens of millions of dollars in ransom. As a result, approximately 15,000 car dealerships face delayed sales and service disruptions, while some service centers outside of dealerships experience increased business.
Bitcoin Surges to Record High of $60,000 as Demand and Institutional Investment Increase

Bitcoin Surges to Record High of $60,000 as Demand and Institutional Investment Increase

Broke On: Friday, 01 March 2024 Bitcoin surges to a record high of $60,000 due to increased demand and institutional investment in ETFs. However, some investors are concerned about its volatility and potential impact on other assets.