Texas Public Radio (www.tpr.org)

Texas Public Radio is a non-profit organization that operates seven radio stations across the state. It was founded in 1988 as a merger of two classical music and public radio groups. TPR provides a range of programming, including news, culture, entertainment, and education. However, it also has a clear political agenda by advocating for more government intervention on immigration issues.

58%

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

65%

Examples:

  • The article presents a biased perspective by focusing on the negative aspects of Texas' border security initiative and implying that it is preventing lifesaving efforts.

Conflicts of Interest

45%

Examples:

  • However, it may have a bias towards NPR and its affiliates who provide some of the content.
  • The article does not disclose any clear conflicts of interest.

Contradictions

70%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that Border Patrol was blocked by agents with Operation Lone Star, but also implies that they tried to call other agencies for help.
  • The article exaggerates the impact of Texas' border security initiative by suggesting that it caused three deaths when the victims were found on Mexican soil.

Deceptions

60%

Examples:

  • The article also relies on unnamed sources and does not provide any evidence for its allegations.
  • The article uses deceptive practices by providing outdated or unrelated information in some sections (e.g., the science page not found) and omitting important details that contradict its main claims (e.g., the location of the drowning victims).

Recent Articles

  • Woman and Children Drown in Rio Grande While Trying to Enter US Near Eagle Pass

    Woman and Children Drown in Rio Grande While Trying to Enter US Near Eagle Pass

    Broke On: Monday, 15 January 2024 On January 13th, a woman and two children tragically drowned in the Rio Grande while trying to enter the US near Eagle Pass. This unfortunate incident occurred on Friday when Texas National Guard soldiers prevented federal Border Patrol agents from processing and rescuing migrants at that section of the southern border.

  • New Research Sheds Light on Causes of Fainting

    Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023 New research has discovered a pathway between the heart and the brain that can cause fainting. This type of fainting, called vasovagal syncope, occurs when there is a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure, reducing circulation to the brain. The study used genetic tools to study the vagus nerve in mice and found a group of nerve cells that connect the heart's ventricles with a small region of the brainstem. When these nerve cells were stimulated, the mice experienced fainting-like symptoms. The discovery of this pathway could lead to new treatments for disorders that affect blood flow to the brain.