Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) is a public radio news and music service founded by University of Wisconsin Professors William Bennett and Earle M. Terry in 1917. WPR offers locally-hosted programs in classical music, jazz, world and folk music, as well as news coverage from Wisconsin, the nation and the world. The station is committed to sharing the educational resources of the university with residents of Wisconsin and around the world. WPR also provides training for early career journalists, investigative reporting and diverse perspectives through fellowships. The station has bureaus in eight locations across Wisconsin and reaches approximately 330,000 listeners every week.

96%

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

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • The article uses emotionally charged language when discussing the Taliban’s actions, indicating a potential bias.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Approximately six inches of rain fell between 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
  • Data centers are one of the most energy-intensive building types and consume between 10 to 50 times more energy per floor space than a typical office building.
  • In early June, auroras may be visible again in Earth’s skies.
  • The site is expected to bring 2,000 union construction jobs to the area by the end of this year.

Deceptions

98%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Trump Solidifies Grip on Republican Party at Milwaukee Convention: A Four-Day Fealty Fest

    Trump Solidifies Grip on Republican Party at Milwaukee Convention: A Four-Day Fealty Fest

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 Former President Donald Trump solidifies his grip on the Republican Party at the Milwaukee convention (July 15-18, 2024), where he's expected to officially become the nominee. Trump, who holds a majority of delegates after winning all primaries except in New Hampshire and Washington D.C., will use the stage to quell potential challengers. Milwaukee, a heavily Democratic city, hosts this significant political event despite mixed feelings from residents. The Republican Party platform reflects Trump's priorities and controversial style, with contested issues including abortion and transgender rights.
  • Manawa Dam Compromised: Historic Structure Suffers Major Damage from July 2024 Flooding, Evacuations Underway

    Manawa Dam Compromised: Historic Structure Suffers Major Damage from July 2024 Flooding, Evacuations Underway

    Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024 Heavy flooding at Manawa Dam in Wisconsin on July 5, 2024, caused major damage and compromised the structure. Approximately six inches of rain fell within three hours, leading to evacuations for over 1,400 residents and a boil water advisory. The National Weather Service advised residents to seek higher ground due to potential contaminants in the flooded waters.
  • Upcoming Weeks: Possible Aurora Borealis Displays as Solar Sunspot Interacts with Earth's Magnetic Field

    Upcoming Weeks: Possible Aurora Borealis Displays as Solar Sunspot Interacts with Earth's Magnetic Field

    Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 A massive sunspot, AR3664 or AR13664, has rotated back towards Earth and is interacting with our planet's magnetic field, potentially leading to more Aurora Borealis displays in the coming weeks. Witnessed as far south as Florida and Mexico in May 2024, these natural light shows occur when charged particles collide with the Earth's magnetosphere.
  • Microsoft's $3 Billion Investment in Wisconsin: A New AI Data Center and Training Academy

    Microsoft's $3 Billion Investment in Wisconsin: A New AI Data Center and Training Academy

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 May 2024 President Biden announces $3 billion Microsoft investment for an AI data center in Wisconsin, revitalizing the region and creating high-paying jobs. Previously, a similar Foxconn project failed to materialize under former President Trump.

  • Navy Plane Overshoots Runway in Hawaii, All Crew Members Unharmed

    Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023
      A U.S. Navy reconnaissance plane, a P-8A Poseidon, overshot the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii, ending up in the bay. All nine crew members aboard the aircraft escaped without sustaining serious injuries. The Poseidon belongs to the Navy's Patrol Squadron 4, based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington. The incident was quickly responded to by the Coast Guard and rescue operations were called off as all parties involved were rescued.

    • Cruise CEO Resigns Amid Safety Concerns and Regulatory Scrutiny

      Broke On: Monday, 20 November 2023 Kyle Vogt, CEO of Cruise, has resigned amid growing safety concerns over self-driving cars. The company recalled all 950 Cruise vehicles for software updates following an incident where a Cruise vehicle dragged a pedestrian. The Cruise board named GM general counsel Craig Glidden as Cruise's chief administrative officer. GM reported a loss of $1.9 billion on Cruise expenses between January and September this year.

    • Tyson Foods Recalls 30,000 Pounds of Chicken Nuggets Due to Potential Metal Contamination

      Broke On: Monday, 06 November 2023 Tyson Foods is recalling approximately 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets due to potential contamination with small, pliable metal pieces. The affected products were distributed to several states including Alabama, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin. This is not the first time Tyson Foods has had to recall its chicken nugget products. In 2019, the company recalled over 36,000 pounds of chicken nuggets due to possible rubber contamination. In 2014, Tyson Foods recalled over 75,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after small pieces of plastic were found in the food.

    • Afghan Girls' Education Advocate, Matiullah Wesa, Released by Taliban

      Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023 Matiullah Wesa, a prominent advocate for girls' education in Afghanistan, has been released after seven months of detention by the Taliban. Wesa's arrest had sparked international outcry and his release comes amid ongoing concerns about the Taliban's treatment of women and girls, particularly in relation to education.