KGET 17

Jim Scott is a television journalist originally from Wyoming who has been working at KGET since 1984. He co-anchors the news with Robin Mangarin and has broken some big stories over his career. In addition to reporting on government, water, and the oil industry, he also hosts Kern County In Depth, a weekly public affairs show that brings in newsmakers like Assemblyman Rudy Salas.

Biography:  https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/journalist-mentor-friend-17-news-anchor-jim-scott-celebrates-25-years-at-kget/

65%

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

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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

75%

Examples:

  • Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States.

Conflicts of Interest

55%

Examples:

  • <Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States>
  • Promotion of Dignity Health for business features

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • <18-year-old was diagnosed with rectal cancer>
  • No mention or link to National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month or how people can get involved in raising awareness about colorectal cancer
  • Promotion of Dignity Health for business features

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • No mention or link to National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month or how people can get involved in raising awareness about colorectal cancer
  • Promotion of Dignity Health for business features

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