Hawaii Public Radio

Hawaii Public Radio is a news source that provides factual information with a balanced approach. The site covers local news, science, and art among other topics. While there are no clear conflicts of interest found for the site, it does contain some deceptive practices such as personal anecdotes and potentially misleading headlines. There is one contradiction found in an article about Maui wildfires.

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 articles provided by Hawaii Public Radio generally present factual information without any significant slant or preference.
  • The source itself appears to be balanced and not overtly biased.

Conflicts of Interest

98%

Examples:

  • No clear conflicts of interest found for Hawaii Public Radio.

Contradictions

98%

Examples:

  • One contradiction found in the article about Maui wildfires: The statement that these wildfires were the deadliest in modern US history, resulting in 101 deaths contradicts itself as it only reports one death count.

Deceptions

90%

Examples:

  • Another deceptive practice found in this article is the use of personal anecdotes about individuals who started taking metformin for reasons unrelated to its potential anti-aging properties.
  • In the article about metformin: The headline and some details may give a misleading impression that taking metformin is a guaranteed way to slow down aging. However, the article also presents research suggesting benefits of metformin but acknowledges that more study is needed.

Recent Articles

  • Metformin: The Inexpensive, Decades-Old Drug Showing Promise in Extending Lifespan and Improving Health

    Metformin: The Inexpensive, Decades-Old Drug Showing Promise in Extending Lifespan and Improving Health

    Broke On: Monday, 22 April 2024 Metformin, a decades-old diabetes drug with potential anti-aging effects, is gaining attention for its ability to extend lifespan and prevent age-related diseases like cancer and heart disease. The FDA-approved drug costs less than a dollar a day for many people with insurance coverage and has shown promising results in observational studies. A six-year clinical trial, The TAME Trial, aims to test whether metformin can slow down aging and prevent diseases in healthy older adults. Despite funding challenges due to its generic status, the trial could represent a major breakthrough in preventative medicine.
  • Maui Wildfires of 2023: Two Reports Reveal Causes, Communication Breakdowns, and Prevention Measures

    Maui Wildfires of 2023: Two Reports Reveal Causes, Communication Breakdowns, and Prevention Measures

    Broke On: Tuesday, 08 August 2023 In August 2023, Maui, Hawaii experienced devastating wildfires that claimed 101 lives and caused $5.5 billion in damage. Two reports shed light on the causes: one from Hawai'i AG Anne Lopez and UL's FSRI identified strong winds and preparedness issues; the other from Western Fire Chiefs Association highlighted communication breakdowns and insufficient resources.