Akayla Gardner

Akayla Gardner is a political reporter for Bloomberg News. She covers topics such as the Biden administration, Congress, and the 2024 presidential campaign. She has been with Bloomberg since 2018 and previously worked as an editor at The Hill.

Biography:  https://www.bloomberg.com/authors/AVFMNc4PgcY/akayla-gardner

48%

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

50%

Examples:

  • The author often uses sensational headlines and phrases that exaggerate the impact or importance of certain events, such as 'Election-Year Push' or 'Bidenomics'.
  • The author sometimes relies on official statements from the Biden administration without providing critical analysis or context.
  • The author tends to write articles that focus on the political implications of various issues, such as student loan forgiveness and abortion. She may use biased language or sources to support her point of view.

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • The author does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest in her biography or articles, making it difficult to assess her motives or credibility.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest by writing articles that promote the Biden administration's agenda and policies. She may receive favorable treatment or access from government sources or officials in exchange for positive coverage.

Contradictions

65%

Examples:

  • The article about abortion as a key issue says that Biden is visiting an abortion clinic in Minnesota, but does not mention any specific policies or proposals he supports to protect reproductive rights.
  • The article about student loan forgiveness contradicts itself by stating that most eligible people are enrolled in a government program called SAVE, but then saying that Biden will forgive $7.4 billion in debt.
  • The article about TikTok divestment push says that it is an issue for the 2024 presidential campaign, but does not explain how or why it would affect the election outcome.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The author may also use emotional appeals or sensationalism to manipulate readers' feelings and opinions. For instance, she uses phrases like 'election-year push' or 'Bidenomics' that imply a partisan agenda.
  • The author may use deceptive practices such as omitting important details, using vague language, or presenting false information. For example, she does not provide any context for why Biden is canceling student debt in an election year or what the impact of his policies are on the economy.

Recent Articles

President Biden Announces $7.4 Billion in Federal Student Loan Relief for 277,000 Borrowers

President Biden Announces $7.4 Billion in Federal Student Loan Relief for 277,000 Borrowers

Broke On: Friday, 12 April 2024 President Biden has announced $7.4 billion in federal student loan relief for 277,000 borrowers through regulatory updates to existing programs, with the majority of benefits going to those enrolled in SAVE.