Justin Kaufmann

Justin Kaufmann is a news reporter at Axios, where he covers local and national news in Chicago. He has been with the company since July 2024 and has written numerous articles on a variety of topics including politics, sports, and music. His reporting focuses on providing accurate information to his readers in an accessible manner.

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/authors/jkaufmann

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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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  • Justin Kaufmann has not shown any clear biases in his reporting.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • Justin Kaufmann has not shown any conflicts of interest in his reporting.

Contradictions

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  • Albini began recording as Big Black in the early 1980s with a drum machine and later added band members Jeff Pezzati and Santiago Durango.
  • Albini courted controversy through provocative band names, song titles, and offhand statements but later apologized for his past controversies.
  • Albini was known for his unparalleled production work on numerous classic albums including Nirvana’s In Utero and Pixies’ Surfer Rosa.
  • He never took royalties from records he worked on and kept day rates low for artists.
  • Steve Albini was born in Pasadena, California and grew up in Missoula, Montana.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

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JB Pritzker: Illinois Governor and Potential Democratic Running Mate - Wealth, Politics, and Impact on the Ticket

Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024 Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois, a potential Democratic VP pick, brings business background, political experience, and appeal to moderates. Born in Chicago, made fortune in real estate & tech. Endorsed Kamala Harris as most qualified for presidency and could provide significant financial support.
DeMar DeRozan Joins Sacramento Kings in Blockbuster Sign-and-Trade Deal: A New Era for the Kings in the Western Conference?

DeMar DeRozan Joins Sacramento Kings in Blockbuster Sign-and-Trade Deal: A New Era for the Kings in the Western Conference?

Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024 DeMar DeRozan, a three-time All-NBA selection and former Clutch Player of the Year, was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade deal worth $74 million over three years. The Kings acquired DeRozan to bolster their offense alongside guards De'Aaron Fox and Chris Paul, while sending forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs. The Bulls received guard Chris Duarte, two second-round draft picks, and cash considerations in return for DeRozan as they reshape their roster with younger players.
Steve Albini: A Pioneering Figure in Indie Rock Passes Away at 61

Steve Albini: A Pioneering Figure in Indie Rock Passes Away at 61

Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 Legendary music producer and performer Steve Albini, known for his work with artists like Nirvana and Pixies, passed away at 61 due to a heart attack. Renowned for his analogue techniques and outspoken criticism of exploitative industry practices, Albini left a lasting impact on the indie rock scene.