Emily Heil

Emily Heil is a reporter who covers national trends in the food industry. She has experience writing about Congress, politics, and pop culture for various publications. Prior to joining The Washington Post, Emily worked for the National Journal and Bloomberg BNA. She began her journalism career at the age of 16 for the Eastern Shore News and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1999 with a degree in English. Emily has held various roles throughout her career, including writing the Reliable Source column for The Washington Post. She currently focuses on spotting food angles in politics, pop culture, consumer news, and social media to create insightful stories about the connection between what we eat and who we are.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2019/09/11/emily-heil-joins-posts-food-staff-reporter-covering-national-trends/

49%

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 poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The author has a slight bias towards highlighting trends and angles in the food industry.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest were found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • In another article, the author contradicts information about Japanese chefs inventing California rolls and butterflies having anything to do with Japan's relationship with other countries.
  • In one article, the author contradicts themselves by stating that Chipotle portions haven't shrunk, while also mentioning customer complaints about perceived smaller portions.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The author also implies that guests at a state dinner would be able to see cherry blossoms in full bloom if they attended earlier, which is not true.
  • The author uses misleading information to create a narrative about Chipotle's portion sizes and the origins of California rolls.

Recent Articles

Chipotle Backlash: Social Media Influencers Alleging Smaller Portions Spark Controversy, Company Denies Claims

Chipotle Backlash: Social Media Influencers Alleging Smaller Portions Spark Controversy, Company Denies Claims

Broke On: Thursday, 30 May 2024 Chipotle faces backlash over claims of smaller portion sizes in meals, with influencers and customers sharing disappointing experiences online. Some users have called for improvements or even boycotts, while Chipotle denies any changes and encourages customization. The controversy comes amid growing concerns over food prices and shrinking portions in the fast-food industry.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Tours Toyota's Electric Battery Manufacturing Site and HondaJet Facility in North Carolina, Meets with President Biden and Lawmakers at the White House

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Tours Toyota's Electric Battery Manufacturing Site and HondaJet Facility in North Carolina, Meets with President Biden and Lawmakers at the White House

Broke On: Wednesday, 10 April 2024 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tours Toyota's electric battery manufacturing site and HondaJet facility during his visit to the United States. He will meet with President Biden and lawmakers on Wednesday.