Lauren Watson

Lauren Watson is a digital anchor at KKTV in Colorado Springs. She graduated from Louisiana State University with a degree in mass communication and worked as a broadcast journalist at the campus station, Tiger TV.

Biography:  https://www.kktv.com/authors/Lauren-Watson/

70%

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 author uses biased language to praise NASA and its astronauts without providing any critical analysis or context.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest related to NASA or the space industry.
  • The author may have a personal or professional connection to Ayers that influences her reporting.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts herself by saying that people flew the shuttle while also implying that they just rode it.
  • The author omits important information about Ayers' education and military background to make her seem more qualified.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any evidence or sources for her claims about Ayers' achievements.
  • The author uses sensationalist language and emotional appeals to manipulate the audience's feelings and opinions about NASA and Ayers.

Recent Articles

NASA Recruiting Astronauts for Moon and Mars Missions: Eligibility, Challenges and Physical Changes in Space

NASA Recruiting Astronauts for Moon and Mars Missions: Eligibility, Challenges and Physical Changes in Space

Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 NASA is currently recruiting astronauts for its next class, which will include missions to the Moon and eventually Mars. Eligible applicants must have a background as a pilot or previous careers in science, engineering or medicine. They must pass extensive medical and psychiatric screening before being considered for the position.