Steve Kraske,

Steve Kraske is a journalist and podcaster who has been with KCUR since 1998. He hosts Up to Date, a daily show that covers the news and issues affecting Kansas City and Missouri. Before joining KCUR, he worked as an editor for The Topeka Capital-Journal.

Biography:  https://www.kcur.org/people/steve-kraske

52%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The author shows a clear bias towards the Republican Party and its policies. He often uses phrases like 'the GOP remade itself into a much more conservative party' to imply that this was a positive change. He also seems to favor the Royals and Chiefs over their opponents, as he reports on their stadium tax extension without providing any context or criticism of it.
  • The author tends to present his guests and sources as unquestioned experts, without challenging them or offering alternative perspectives. This can create a sense of authority for the opinions expressed in the articles.

Conflicts of Interest

60%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any conflicts of interest in his articles, such as receiving payment from Dorsey's legal team or having ties to Gift of Life.
  • The author has a potential conflict of interest by being an executive producer and host of Up to Date, which may influence his choice of topics and guests. He also reports on the climate crisis without providing any evidence or sources for his claims.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The author contradicts himself by reporting on both sides of the stadium tax issue without giving any indication that he is biased or unbiased. He also reports on a partial eclipse and a documentary film as if they are relevant to his topics, which shows inconsistency in his selection of news.
  • The author often contradicts himself by reporting on both sides of the same story without giving any clear stance or opinion. For example, he reports that more than 150 people spoke out in support of sparing Dorsey's life, but also that Gov. Parson confirmed the state will carry out his execution.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The author also omits important details that would provide context or balance for his articles. For instance, he does not mention the names of Dorsey's victims or their backgrounds.
  • The author is deceptive by using vague and misleading language to describe the issues he covers. For example, he uses phrases like 'the Kansas City area's challenges, hopes and opportunities', which are too broad and generic to be informative or meaningful.

Recent Articles

Missouri to Execute Brian Dorsey for 2006 Murders Despite Clemency Petition

Missouri to Execute Brian Dorsey for 2006 Murders Despite Clemency Petition

Broke On: Tuesday, 09 April 2024 On April 9, 2024, Brian Dorsey will be executed for the murders of his cousin Sarah Bonnie and her husband Ben Bonnie in December 2006. Despite a clemency petition arguing remorse and rehabilitation, Governor Mike Parson denied it on April 7th. The execution is set at Potosi Correctional Center.