Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a renowned journalist with extensive experience in print and television journalism before joining NPR in 2006. She currently hosts Morning Edition and has previously hosted other NPR programs such as Consider This Saturday, All Things Considered, and Tell Me More. Throughout her career, she has covered a wide range of topics including politics, race relations, and international events. Martin is known for her ability to engage with diverse perspectives and bring important conversations to the forefront. Her work has been recognized by numerous organizations and she has received several awards for her journalism, including a 2002 Silver Gavel Award from the American Bar Association and election into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2019.

Biography:  https://www.npr.org/people/5201175/michel-martin

98%

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:
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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

98%

Examples:

  • Michel Martin has a history of reporting on political topics with a focus on marginalized communities and underrepresented voices.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • Michel Martin has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in her reporting.

Contradictions

96%

Examples:

  • In one article, it is stated that the US government has the raw material to make 10 million additional doses within weeks, plus another 125 million doses within about four months. However, in another article from a later date, it is mentioned that President Biden is not expected to announce new asylum rules.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

  • In one article, Michel Martin mentions that some experts are skeptical about the effectiveness of the bird flu vaccine, implying a level of uncertainty. However, she does not provide any evidence or context to support this claim.

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Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Two US bird flu vaccines are ready for FDA approval and distribution if the H5N1 virus jumps to humans, infecting at least 46 dairy cow herds in nine states. With hundreds of thousands of prefilled syringes on hand, monitoring continues for potential human cases and testing is underway to ensure meat safety. However, skepticism surrounds vaccine effectiveness and readiness.