Avi Selk

Avi Selk is an assistant breaking news editor in the Features department. He previously worked as a reporter for more than a decade, at The Post and the Dallas Morning News, and still sometimes writes a thing or two. Based in Washington, D.C., Selk covers topics related to politics, culture, and entertainment. His articles often provide unique insights into the lives of public figures and offer thought-provoking analysis on current events. With a talent for uncovering hidden stories and shedding light on important issues, Selk has become a respected voice in journalism.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/avi-selk/

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

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

88%

Examples:

  • The article discusses how many fans found the finale to be one of their worst nights on TV.
  • The title mentions Larry David’s trial as a restaging of what happened in Seinfeld’s finale.

Conflicts of Interest

0%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Cheryl Hines has come under fire recently for supporting her husband’s presidential bid as an independent candidate and his anti-vaccine conspiracy theories
  • Colin Jost, a ‘Saturday Night Live’ star, headlined the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 27 in Washington D.C.
  • Larry David is found guilty of violating an unjust election law in Georgia

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

Colin Jost's Heartfelt Tribute to Grandfather and Humorous Moments at the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner with Scarlett Johansson and President Biden

Colin Jost's Heartfelt Tribute to Grandfather and Humorous Moments at the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner with Scarlett Johansson and President Biden

Broke On: Sunday, 28 April 2024 At the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner, Colin Jost shared heartfelt stories about his late grandfather's influence and raised eyebrows with jokes about Scarlett Johansson's celebrity status. President Biden emphasized the importance of a free press in safeguarding democracy during his speech.
Larry David's Redemption: A Final Look at Curb Your Enthusiasm

Larry David's Redemption: A Final Look at Curb Your Enthusiasm

Broke On: Monday, 08 April 2024 In the final episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David faces trial for breaking Georgia's election laws. The show explores his past mistakes and how they have led him to this point through flashbacks and appearances from familiar Seinfeld characters.