Josh Katz,

Josh Katz is a graphics editor for The New York Times, where he covers politics, sports, and culture for The Upshot. He has a background in political science and philosophy from Drew University and a master's degree in statistics from N.C. State University. His work includes authoring the book

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/josh-katz

77%

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

87%

Examples:

  • The author has a background in political science and philosophy, which may influence their reporting.
  • The author's work on regional dialects demonstrates an interest in language and communication, potentially affecting their approach to interview subjects and storytelling.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author's employment by The New York Times may influence their reporting, as they are likely to cover stories that align with the publication's interests.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article about the solar eclipse mentions the uncertainty of weather conditions during the event but also provides a map to track historical cloud cover. This could be seen as contradictory.
  • The same article also mentions concerns about fake or counterfeit glasses for the upcoming solar eclipse, which may confuse readers.

Deceptions

67%

Examples:

  • The article about the solar eclipse suggests that it will provide information on tracking historical cloudy conditions near you during the event, which is not entirely accurate based on the content.
  • The author's use of statistics and data analysis could potentially be misleading or deceptive if not properly contextualized.

Recent Articles

Total Solar Eclipse: Beware of Fake Glasses and Misleading Information

Total Solar Eclipse: Beware of Fake Glasses and Misleading Information

Broke On: Friday, 15 March 2024 The upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse is causing concern about fake or counterfeit glasses. The American Astronomical Society (AAS) has stated that there are no unsafe glasses on the market yet, but some manufacturers have been found to display false or misleading information on their packaging or design. NASA has shared an easy method to vet eclipse glasses at home by putting them on and looking at a bright light with scratches or damage not safe to use.