Tim Weisberg

Tim Weisberg is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in radio broadcasting and digital journalism. He has been working at WBSM since 2002, where he has held various positions including co-host of the weekly sports program 'The Locker Room', host of 'Spooky Southcoast', reporter and afternoon news anchor, and currently as the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media New Bedford. In February 2022, he was promoted to Assistant Brand Manager of WBSM and began hosting 'The Tim Weisberg Show' weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Throughout his career, he has covered local stories, general talk, and has been involved in the investigation of homicides and other significant events in the region.

Biography:  https://wbsm.com/author/timweisberg/

74%

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

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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

84%

Examples:

  • Multiple people referred to Dreyfuss's comments as 'racist, homophobic, misogynist', and 'bigoted'.
  • The Cabot issued an apology for Dreyfuss's comments.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Approximately 300 people walked out of the event following Dreyfuss's comments.
  • Dreyfuss has a history of making controversial statements.
  • Dreyfuss made disparaging comments towards women in the entertainment industry.

Deceptions

32%

Examples:

  • Multiple people on The Cabot's Facebook page referred to Dreyfuss's comments as 'racist, homophobic, misogynist', and 'bigoted.'
  • Reportedly, about 300 people walked out from the event following the comments.

Recent Articles

Richard Dreyfuss's Controversial Comments at Jaws Screening: Bigotry and Intolerance On Display

Richard Dreyfuss's Controversial Comments at Jaws Screening: Bigotry and Intolerance On Display

Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 During a Jaws screening event, actor Richard Dreyfuss made disparaging comments towards women, the Me Too movement, and the transgender community. Approximately 300 attendees walked out in protest. The Cabot theater issued an apology for Dreyfuss's offensive remarks and sparked a wider discussion about his past anti-inclusivity statements.