Houston Public Media

Houston Public Media is a non-profit public media organization that provides informative and inspiring content through multiple platforms including TV 8 | PBS, News 88.7 | NPR, and Classical. The organization focuses on delivering high-quality local, regional, and national content in the areas of news and information, arts and culture, and education. Houston Public Media's articles cover a range of topics such as natural disasters, healthcare shortages, legal challenges related to social issues like abortion laws in Texas. While the articles generally present unbiased information with clear contradictions when they occur, there have been instances where personal stories are emphasized to support certain viewpoints.

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

90%

Examples:

  • The articles show a slight bias towards presenting personal stories and hardships related to Texas abortion laws.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest found.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Five storm-related deaths in Galveston County were also caused by heat exposure due to power outages.
  • Hurricane Beryl caused at least 22 Houston-area deaths, with more than half power outage-related.
  • Six storm-related deaths in Harris County were caused by heat exposure tied to power outages.

Deceptions

100%

Examples:

  • No deceptive practices found.

Recent Articles

  • Hurricane Beryl's Aftermath: 48 Lives Lost, Half Due to Heat and Power Outages - A Sister's Tragic Story of Hyperthermia

    Hurricane Beryl's Aftermath: 48 Lives Lost, Half Due to Heat and Power Outages - A Sister's Tragic Story of Hyperthermia

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024 At least 48 people, including a disabled sister named Pamela, lost their lives in Texas after Hurricane Beryl caused prolonged power outages and extreme heat conditions.
  • Norditropin Shortage Causes Frustration for Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome and Their Clinicians

    Norditropin Shortage Causes Frustration for Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome and Their Clinicians

    Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 Since fall 2022, a shortage of Norditropin, the most commonly prescribed growth hormone, has caused significant frustration for parents and clinicians. The scarcity has had particularly notable consequences for children with Prader-Willi syndrome, leading to behavioral issues and school absences. Dr. Jennifer Miller at the University of Florida's College of Medicine reports a high volume of calls regarding the shortage from patients across the U.S., while insurance companies' prior authorization requirements add to the problem.

  • Growing Lawsuit Challenges Texas' Abortion Laws, Alleging Endangerment to Women's Lives

    Broke On: Tuesday, 14 November 2023 The lawsuit against Texas' abortion laws has grown to include 22 plaintiffs, including two doctors. The plaintiffs argue that the exception for when a patient's life is in danger is too narrow and vague. A coalition of 21 attorneys general has filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs.

  • Frank Borman, First Astronaut to Orbit Moon, Dies at 95

    Broke On: Thursday, 09 November 2023 Frank Borman, the NASA astronaut who commanded the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, has passed away at the age of 95. He first flew in space in 1965 aboard Gemini 7, a mission that proved humans could survive in weightless conditions. Borman, along with Jim Lovell and Bill Anders, orbited the moon 10 times on Christmas Eve 1968 during the Apollo 8 mission. After retiring from NASA, Borman served as the chief executive of Eastern Air Lines.