Jim Rutenberg

Jim Rutenberg is a writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine, focusing on the intersection between media and politics. He has held various roles at The Times, including campaign media reporter, City Hall Bureau chief, White House correspondent, national political correspondent, and media columnist. Rutenberg has covered six presidential elections and has been part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service for exposing sexual harassment and abuse across industries. He is currently writing a book about the 50-year ideological battle to control what we now call the national newsfeed. Rutenberg adheres to The Times' ethics policy and does not belong to a political party or donate to political campaigns or causes.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/jim-rutenberg

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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

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  • Jim Rutenberg's biography indicates that he has covered both political campaigns and media-related topics for The New York Times. This may potentially expose him to situations where he could be influenced by partisan or ideological interests.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • Rutenberg's biography mentions that he has covered the Murdoch family and their media empire. This could potentially create a conflict of interest, as the Murdoch family owns several news outlets and has significant influence in media.

Contradictions

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Deceptions

50%

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  • Rutenberg's biography highlights his coverage of the rise and fall of Fox News. This could potentially expose him to situations where he might have to report on misinformation or propaganda spread by the network.

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