WDET 101.9 FM

WDET 101.9 FM is Detroit's public radio station that provides an award-winning mix of news, music, and cultural content. As Detroit's flagship NPR station, WDET broadcasts and contributes to popular national shows like Morning Edition and All Things Considered in addition to producing over 60 hours of original local programming each week. The station's mission is to be the authentic voice of Detroit, serving an engaged, diverse, and curious audience through trusted news, inclusive conversations, and cultural experiences that empower the community to move forward. WDET is committed to providing independent and accurate journalism both on-air and online while maintaining a firewall between news coverage decisions and sources of revenue. The station's primary topics include local news, music, arts, culture, community initiatives, and public events.

97%

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

95%

Examples:

  • WDET presents diverse perspectives and encourages listeners to make up their own minds.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • WDET is committed to enhancing life in Detroit through independent journalism and meaningful community engagement.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Recent Articles

  • Bird Flu Spreads in US: Over 100 Dairy Cattle Herds Affected, Milk Production Decreases in Texas and Kansas

    Bird Flu Spreads in US: Over 100 Dairy Cattle Herds Affected, Milk Production Decreases in Texas and Kansas

    Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024 Bird flu, a highly contagious virus affecting birds and impacting dairy cattle herds across the US since March 2024, has led to decreased milk production in Texas and Kansas. The H5N1 strain has been detected in over 80 million chickens, wild birds, and mammals globally. Experts warn of potential undetected cases among cows and humans due to limited testing availability. Farmers are advised to implement biosecurity measures, vaccinations, and testing to prevent further spread.

  • Suspect in Samantha Woll Murder Case Released Without Charges

    Broke On: Wednesday, 08 November 2023 Samantha Woll, a prominent Jewish community leader in Detroit, was found dead outside her home on October 21. A suspect was arrested in connection with the murder but was later released without charges.

  • UAW Approves New Contract Amid Strike Talks; Biden Builds Ties with Union

    Broke On: Saturday, 04 November 2023 UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike have approved a new contract. President Joe Biden has been working to build ties with the UAW, particularly with its leader, Shawn Fain. The Wisconsin State AFL-CIO is advocating for better care in nursing homes, promoting the PRO Act, and opposing attempts to overturn free and fair elections.