Daniel Smithson

Daniel Smithson is a graduate of the University of Florida. He has worked previously as a digital reporter at WKRG in Pensacola, Fla., and a reporter at The Gainesville Sun newspaper in Gainesville, Fla. He now works as a Content Producer for WSMV in Nashville. In his role, he covers various news stories and events happening in Nashville and the surrounding areas. His reporting focuses on providing accurate and informative content to the community, often highlighting primary topics such as crime, politics, education, and local interest stories.

Biography:  https://www.wsmv.com/authors/daniel.smithson@gray.tv/

34%

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

30%

Examples:

  • Daniel Smithson appears to have a slight leaning towards reporting without bias, as evidenced by his coverage of various events and subjects in Nashville.
  • However, there is a possibility that he may have unintentionally omitted or highlighted certain details that could potentially skew the readers' perception of certain topics.

Conflicts of Interest

30%

Examples:

  • Daniel Smithson's coverage of the gun control debate and potential conflicts of interest in Tennessee politics may indicate a awareness of potential conflicts.
  • However, there is no clear evidence that he has been influenced by any such interests in his reporting.

Contradictions

45%

Examples:

  • There is an example of contradictory information in one of Daniel Smithson's articles, where he states that

Deceptions

25%

Examples:

  • Daniel Smithson's coverage of various events and subjects in Nashville does not appear to contain any deceptive practices or intentional misinformation.
  • His reporting is generally accurate and straightforward.

Recent Articles

Tennessee Schools and Gun Policies: A Developing Story on Armed Teachers and Campus Security

Tennessee Schools and Gun Policies: A Developing Story on Armed Teachers and Campus Security

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Tennessee lawmakers passed bills allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns on school campuses, sparking debates among educators, parents, and lawmakers. While Metro Nashville Public Schools will not change its gun policies, other counties are undecided. A bill awaits Governor Bill Lee's signature for K-12 teachers to carry guns if they meet specific requirements. Crime statistics show a 20% reduction in all categories since faculty members in higher education were allowed to carry weapons without notification.