WHYY

WHYY is a public media organization based in Philadelphia and its surrounding areas. The organization aims to engage audiences, expand perspectives, and empower communities through continuous learning, truthful reporting, healthy dialogue, and amplification of diverse voices. WHYY produces local programs like Fresh Air with Terry Gross and You Oughta Know; it is also a PBS and NPR member station. The content provided by WHYY focuses on various topics including politics, health, crime, education, and community events. The articles analyzed primarily cover news related to Philadelphia and its surrounding areas.

83%

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 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 its reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The articles lean towards criticizing the government and its handling of various issues such as vaccine and mask mandates, immigration policies, and public safety.
  • The articles seem to emphasize the fears and criticisms of individuals affected by certain policies or incidents.

Conflicts of Interest

86%

Examples:

  • The author quotes Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel stating that some of the kids involved in shootings were actively wanting to be involved in shootings and there is no zero tolerance for such behavior without disclosing whether or not these statements are accurate (in the sixth article).
  • The title implies that all remains are being laid to rest when only one set has been repatriated and another set will be interred at a later date (in the eleventh article).

Contradictions

84%

Examples:

  • Approximately 15.5 million U.S. adults use GLP-1 medications as weight loss drugs (from the second article), despite contradicting statements that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are currently in shortage according to the FDA (from the first article).
  • At least 34,097 Palestinians have been killed and 76,980 wounded in the Israel-Hamas war (from the fifth article), which contradicts statements made by Israeli officials.
  • The city has experienced 'bloodshed and crime' under Biden, according to Trump (in the second article), despite no specific data or studies being provided to back up this claim.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Selective reporting of only three shootings involving SEPTA buses within the past week while ignoring other incidents of gun violence in Philadelphia (in the eighth article).
  • The author claims there were community witnesses present during last week's internment but does not provide any details about who these witnesses were or what they saw (in the fifth article).
  • The sentence 'health experts are emphasizing vaccination' is not supported by any quotes or references from health experts (in the tenth article).

Recent Articles

  • GLP-1 Drug Shortages: Trulicity, Ozempic, and Mounjaro in High Demand for Diabetes Management and Weight Loss

    GLP-1 Drug Shortages: Trulicity, Ozempic, and Mounjaro in High Demand for Diabetes Management and Weight Loss

    Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024 GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Trulicity, and Mounjaro experience nationwide shortages due to high demand for their diabetes management and off-label weight loss uses. The FDA and various news sources report patients facing shortages of these medications, with root causes being aggressive marketing campaigns and off-label use. Boston University health economist Rena Conti attributes the issue to these factors.
  • Trump Rallies Supporters in Philadelphia: A Call for Unity and Change Five Days Before the Debate

    Trump Rallies Supporters in Philadelphia: A Call for Unity and Change Five Days Before the Debate

    Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024 Former President Trump rallies supporters in Philadelphia, promising to bring law and order and prosperity if elected. He criticized the current state of affairs under Biden's leadership and addressed issues such as immigration, crime, vaccine mandates, and critical race theory.
  • Measles Exposure at Philadelphia Airport: What You Need to Know if You Were There on May 31, 2024

    Measles Exposure at Philadelphia Airport: What You Need to Know if You Were There on May 31, 2024

    Broke On: Friday, 31 May 2024 On May 31, 2024, a person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport's Terminal A West, potentially exposing others to the highly contagious disease. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health urges unvaccinated individuals present during that time to take action and seek vaccination.
  • Tragedy in Rafah: Sabreen al-Sakani and Her Family Killed in Israeli Airstrike, Netzah Yehuda Unit Under Scrutiny Amidst Escalating Tensions

    Tragedy in Rafah: Sabreen al-Sakani and Her Family Killed in Israeli Airstrike, Netzah Yehuda Unit Under Scrutiny Amidst Escalating Tensions

    Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 In Rafah, Gaza Strip, an Israeli airstrike killed Sabreen al-Sakani during labor, taking the lives of her husband and four-year-old daughter. The tragedy left their premature baby girl fighting for life. Amidst ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, at least 469 Palestinians have been killed since the war's start, including many children and women. Tensions escalated between Israel and its ally, the US, over a proposed aid package due to concerns about potential sanctions against Netzah Yehuda soldiers linked to abuses against Palestinians.
  • Three Shot, Five Arrested at Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia

    Three Shot, Five Arrested at Eid al-Fitr Celebration in West Philadelphia

    Broke On: Thursday, 11 April 2024 On April 11th, a shooting occurred at an Eid al-Fitr celebration in West Philadelphia. Three people were shot and five individuals were arrested during the incident. The shooting took place around 2:30 p.m., near Wyalusing Avenue on 47th Street.
  • SEPTA Bus Shootings Spark Anger and Frustration in Philadelphia

    SEPTA Bus Shootings Spark Anger and Frustration in Philadelphia

    Broke On: Thursday, 07 March 2024 In Philadelphia, a series of violent incidents involving SEPTA buses have occurred in recent days. On March 6th, eight high school students were shot at a bus stop while waiting for their ride home from Northeast High School. This was the fourth day in a row that a SEPTA bus had been involved in a shooting, with five teens having been fatally shot on or near SEPTA's system over the last year. The incident has sparked anger and frustration among city officials who have vowed to work together to combat gun violence.
  • Penn Museum Buries Black Philadelphians in Controversial Service

    Penn Museum Buries Black Philadelphians in Controversial Service

    Broke On: Wednesday, 31 January 2024 The Penn Museum has buried the remains of 19 Black Philadelphians, sparking controversy among community organizers and some anthropologists who deemed the service rushed and disrespectful. Assistant Professor Lyra D. Monteiro objected to the burial.
  • Philadelphia Measles Outbreak: 8 Confirmed Cases as of Friday

    Philadelphia Measles Outbreak: 8 Confirmed Cases as of Friday

    Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 Philadelphia is currently experiencing a measles outbreak with eight confirmed cases as of Friday. The outbreak began in mid-December when an infant was hospitalized at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with the virus. Two other unvaccinated children contracted the virus: an infant too young to have been vaccinated and an eligible child whose parents had refused to vaccinate.

  • Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict: No Ceasefire Deal, Protests, and Hospital Crisis

    Broke On: Saturday, 18 November 2023 The conflict between Israel and Hamas has resulted in over 12,300 deaths, with more than 5,000 being children. Approximately 1.6 million people have been displaced within the Gaza Strip due to six weeks of fighting. Thousands of family members and supporters of approximately 240 hostages held in Gaza marched in Jerusalem, urging the government to secure the release of their loved ones. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, a 'death zone' and plans to evacuate the facility.