Ryan Chandler

Ryan Chandler is a statewide Capitol Correspondent based at KXAN in Austin, reporting for more than a dozen stations across Texas. He covers the Texas legislature and major stories from Amarillo to Brownsville, with a focus on politics. Before joining the bureau, Ryan worked as a reporter and anchor for KAMC and KLBK News in Lubbock, where he was heavily involved in West Texas politics and hosted the weekly political program

Biography:  https://www.kxan.com/author/ryan-chandler/

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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 is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • Ryan Chandler's reporting appears to be objective and not skewed towards any particular viewpoint.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • Ryan Chandler reports on Texas legislature and major stories across the state, potentially leading to conflicts of interest with sources and subjects he covers.

Contradictions

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Examples:

  • Students and faculty called for President Hartzell's resignation due to perceived abuse of power.
  • The families of the victims settled with the city but stated it was not about the money.

Deceptions

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California Family Files Lawsuit Against Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense for Alleged Role in Uvalde School Shooting

Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024 In May 2024, families of Uvalde shooting victims filed lawsuits against Instagram, Activision, and Daniel Defense for allegedly contributing to the gunman's actions through content and tools. The shooter had recently purchased an AR-15-style rifle before the massacre. Activision expressed sympathy but denied any connection to the tragedy, while Daniel Defense remained silent on the allegations. The first lawsuit was filed in California, targeting a video game maker for promoting weapons used in mass shootings.
University Protests Over Israel-Hamas Conflict: Arrests at UT Austin, USC and Indiana University, Free Speech vs Safety Debate

University Protests Over Israel-Hamas Conflict: Arrests at UT Austin, USC and Indiana University, Free Speech vs Safety Debate

Broke On: Thursday, 25 April 2024 Two US universities, University of Texas Austin and USC, faced disruptions due to Israel-Hamas conflict protests. At UT Austin, the Palestine Solidarity Committee was suspended and over 55 arrests were made. USC canceled its graduation ceremony due to anti-Israel protests and nearly 100 students were arrested. Governors of Texas and Indiana ordered state troopers to clear protesters, leading to more arrests. Colleges grapple with balancing free speech and safety during ongoing protests.