Media Matters

[drayer54]

Media bias is a myth

 

[ulukinatme]

I know how much IE MAGA loves to say anything with a left wing bias on a bias website can't be trusted, but I'll entertain Jason Stands for Truth! These figures are based on? I don't know about you, but I don't typically trust people who deceptively stand in front of a green screen of another media entity.

My consumption of media is not relegated to MSM sources, I haven't paid for cable news since 2017. So, maybe, people from other countries consume more types of media rather than relying on cable tv sources.

Yeah, I can't comment on what their sources are, but from a personal perspective I can't tell you the last time I turned on the news and heard something positive from MSM in regards to Trump. Granted, for that reason I try to avoid the MSM and don't waste my time with it, but I've definitely noticed it lately since going back to the gym. They always have one TV dedicated to CNN and one to ABC, and it's petty garbage.

 

[TorontoGold]

Yeah, I can't comment on what their sources are, but from a personal perspective I can't tell you the last time I turned on the news and heard something positive from MSM in regards to Trump. Granted, for that reason I try to avoid the MSM and don't waste my time with it, but I've definitely noticed it lately since going back to the gym. They always have one TV dedicated to CNN and one to ABC, and it's petty garbage.

I have no doubt that CNN/MSNBC have more negative coverage of Trump than Biden, same with Fox/OANN. It is what it is. The podcast and alternative media space is heavily dominated by conservative voices. The primary consumers of MSM seem to be middle aged to seniors, who typically vote GOP anyways.

So it seems like people are just upset that CNN isn't full throating DJT, but don't seem to be upset at Fox not having raging hard on's for Biden during his term? The "omg media is biased and out to get me!" cry rings pretty tired to people outside of the MAGA circle because we can see most media is dominated by conservative voices.

 

[BuaConstrictor]

Yeah, I can't comment on what their sources are

That's fucking important when you use their numbers as a basis for an argument.

It appears autism is genetic.

I can't tell you the last time I turned on the news and heard something positive from MSM in regards to Trump.

Because there is very little (almost nothing) positive going on.

Granted, for that reason I try to avoid the MSM and don't waste my time with it,

So..you don't consume the MSM..yet have very informed opinions on it based on.....you seeing TVs on at the gym.

FFS, Fox polling is shitting on Trump at this point.

 

[ulukinatme]

I have no doubt that CNN/MSNBC have more negative coverage of Trump than Biden, same with Fox/OANN. It is what it is. The podcast and alternative media space is heavily dominated by conservative voices. The primary consumers of MSM seem to be middle aged to seniors, who typically vote GOP anyways.

So it seems like people are just upset that CNN isn't full throating DJT, but don't seem to be upset at Fox not having raging hard on's for Biden during his term? The "omg media is biased and out to get me!" cry rings pretty tired to people outside of the MAGA circle because we can see most media is dominated by conservative voices.

I agree with everything said, except the end. Outside of talk radio, which yes is largely dominated by conservatives but listener numbers are never accurate, when it comes to the rest of media it's dominated by liberals. 80% of all journalists self identify as liberal, and they're not working at Fox News cranking out pieces against their ideology.

https://www.college.ucla.edu/report/vol6_media-bias.pdf

Of the 20 major media outlets studied, 18 scored left of center, with CBS’ Evening News, The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times ranking second, third and fourth most liberal behind the news pages of The Wall Street Journal. Only Fox News’Special Report and The Washington Times scored to the right of the average U.S. voter.

 

[Irish#1]

The only news I watch is a local station. It’s content is 90% local and state news. Can’t remember the last time I watched any national network. I have Clay Travis on the radio while I work. I read CNN, NBC and News Nation online. I get too many interruptions to listen to any podcasts.

 

[BuaConstrictor]

80% of all journalists self identify as liberal,

Cite.

when it comes to the rest of media it's dominated by liberals

Define "rest of media". The link you provided says they evaluated 20 outlets/programs. They didn't layout which programs.

Want to know something else hilarious? The study you cited is from 2005.

Good work on not looking into it at all and providing something that is two decades old and ignores all new media.

You fucking clown.

Here are some more recent charts/stories.

Should you trust media bias charts? - Poynter

These controversial charts claim to show news outlets' political lean and credibility. Here’s what you need to know. (Originally published Dec. 14, 2020)

www.poynter.org

Research Guides: News Media Across the Political Spectrum: Starting Point: 1. "The Chart"

A Selection of Resources for Social Studies 98wc, Spring 2024

guides.library.harvard.edu

 

[BuaConstrictor]

The only news I watch is a local station. It’s content is 90%local and state news. Can’t remember the last time I watched any national network. I have Clay Travis on the radio while I work. I read CNN, NBC and News National online. I get too many interruptions to listen to any podcasts.

If you substituted your dumbass twitter reading, you might be able to educate yourself.

 

[Bishop2b5]

 

[BuaConstrictor]

 

[NDVirginia19]

If you substituted your dumbass twitter reading, you might be able to educate yourself.

Says the guy who does nothing but spam every thread on this board with twitter posts all day long

 

[TorontoGold]

Says the guy who does nothing but spam every thread on this board with twitter posts all day long

At least he posts tweets that he actually believes in, could be worse - could get easily confused from #Patriot #MAGASUPERFAN accounts and resort to posting AI disinfo slop meant to confuse gullible seniors.

 

[BuaConstrictor]

Says the guy who does nothing but spam every thread on this board with twitter posts all day long

Interesting. I'm also the only one here who hyperlinks long form articles and source materials for my claims. So your "does nothing" is inaccurate.

You are, us usual, completely incorrect.

 

[NDVirginia19]

 

[NDVirginia19]

How Joe Biden Handed the Presidency to Donald Trump

At a fateful event last summer, Barack Obama, George Clooney, and others were stunned by Biden’s weakness and confusion. Why did he and his advisers decide to conceal his condition from the public and campaign for reëlection?

www.newyorker.com

Lot of cheap fakes coming out of the New Yorker here

 

[BuaConstrictor]

You mean like NBC did on a monthly basis last year?

Price growth continued to cool in January, but not as much as hoped for

Still, consumers appear to be adjusting to a new normal of higher prices, including for fast food and other goods and services.

www.nbcnews.com

Consumer prices climbed 3.2% in February as 2% goal remains elusive

The 12-month inflation rate has been stuck between 3% and 4% since June, hovering just above the Federal Reserve's official 2% target.

www.nbcnews.com

Consumer price growth accelerated in March, adding to cloudy picture for U.S. economy

Since the start of the pandemic, Americans have seen average prices increase more than 20% overall. Despite this, economic growth in the U.S. rolls on.

www.nbcnews.com

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/13/cpi-inflation-breakdown-april-2025-in-one-chart.html

Inflation gauge slows, adding to signs of price relief for consumers

The Consumer Price Index took a slight unexpected dip in May, renewing questions about how soon the Federal Reserve could start lowering interest rates.

www.nbcnews.com

The U.S. is winning the inflation fight, setting scene for long-awaited interest rate cut

Consumer prices rose 3% in June, less than expected and down from May's rate, adding pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates.

www.nbcnews.com

Inflation rate falls to 2.9% in July, adding to signs that surging prices have abated

The latest Consumer Price Index numbers add to the case for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve as soon as next month.

www.nbcnews.com

Inflation cools to 2.5%, slowest rate in more than three years

Price growth is within range of the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, but the sting of rapid increases over the past four years lingers for many consumers.

www.nbcnews.com

Inflation cools to lowest level since February 2021

The average U.S. household has been out-earning inflation for the last two years, though many are still adjusting to prices that have climbed more than 21% altogether since early 2020.

www.nbcnews.com

CPI report: Inflation rises by 0.2% in October

Inflation rose by 0.2% in October and brought the 12-month inflation rate to 2.6% , which was in line with expectations. NBC News’ Christine Romans and Brian Cheung break down the numbers in the October inflation report.

www.nbcnews.com

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December

Also, perhaps the new way of tracking it wouldn't be needed if the Trump admin wasn't lying on a daily basis about grocery prices coming down?

You're blaming the media for correcting information coming out of the White House?

Why is your issue not with the Trump Admin openly lying?

 

[BuaConstrictor]

NBC covering grocery prices in 2024:

Report on it from March (Some grocery chains offer their own private brands to keep food prices down)

Story from May (linked in article from the Tweet):

Why groceries are so expensive — and how consumers may start to see relief

Certain categories, such as apples and eggs, have declined over the past year. Other items, such as juices and drinks and beef roasts, are up.

www.nbcnews.com

Story from June https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/17/80p...ts-have-increased-since-pandemic-started.html
Story from July https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/27/why-your-july-4th-bbq-may-be-pricier-this-year.html
Story from August(Grocery prices are now barely increasing)

How grocery prices are guiding voters in the 2024 election

Pew polling shows most Americans say inflation is a big problem despite trends and data indicating an improvement in the economy. NBC News’ Steven Romo explains why high food prices are still affecting low-income households and pushing more families toward food banks.

www.nbcnews.com

Story from November(post election)Thanksgiving dinner is historically affordable this year

 

[Irish#1]

 

[drayer54]

The details are coming out. I partially wonder if this is to provide some cover and age the story ahead of Trump releasing the Hur report, which Dems said was fake and attack and illegitimate and a bunch of other lies. They thought he would be in a wheel chair. Amazing. The best part is that this was 100% obvious to people paying attention, even though the press lied about it and democrats lied about it. The biggest scandal of the century.

How Joe Biden Handed the Presidency to Donald Trump

At a fateful event last summer, Barack Obama, George Clooney, and others were stunned by Biden’s weakness and confusion. Why did he and his advisers decide to conceal his condition from the public and campaign for reëlection?

www.newyorker.com

Zero ownership. Only lies. Even called it right-wing propaganda.


It was Clooney's own vanity that made him turn. Again, every pardon, every EO, should be up for review because Joe clearly didn't know what was going on.

 

[NDVirginia19]

These shitlib media orgainzations will claim that they "covered" it, but when you look at how they actually cover it, every single article is framed "Well, Republican conspiracy theorists are starting to claim that Biden is "mentally unfit for office"" and then they have a quote directly from Biden's press team, or worse have one of them on air, to spin that "oh he just had jet lag" or "oh behind closed doors we can't even come up with him!" and give no push back. Hence, all of the idiocy of the "cheap fake" stories that all of the major non-fox media corporations ran with last spring/summer

 

[IrishLax]

The details are coming out. I partially wonder if this is to provide some cover and age the story ahead of Trump releasing the Hur report, which Dems said was fake and attack and illegitimate and a bunch of other lies. They thought he would be in a wheel chair. Amazing. The best part is that this was 100% obvious to people paying attention, even though the press lied about it and democrats lied about it. The biggest scandal of the century.

How Joe Biden Handed the Presidency to Donald Trump

At a fateful event last summer, Barack Obama, George Clooney, and others were stunned by Biden’s weakness and confusion. Why did he and his advisers decide to conceal his condition from the public and campaign for reëlection?

www.newyorker.com

Zero ownership. Only lies. Even called it right-wing propaganda.


It was Clooney's own vanity that made him turn. Again, every pardon, every EO, should be up for review because Joe clearly didn't know what was going on.

He signed 8000+ pardons, reportedly most of which with "autopen"...

 

[drayer54]

He signed 8000+ pardons, reportedly most of which with "autopen"...

Someone did. Biden did not and it needs to be examined and investigated.

 

[ulukinatme]

He signed 8000+ pardons, reportedly most of which with "autopen"...

Hadn't considered that bit yet...how many people received a pardon because some puppeteer in the administration decided they needed a pardon, and it wasn't the President that made the call or even signed off on it? That's pretty heinous, especially after all that big talk about "no one is above the law."

 

[BuaConstrictor]

Hadn't considered that bit yet...how many people received a pardon because some puppeteer in the administration decided they needed a pardon, and it wasn't the President that made the call or even signed off on it? That's pretty heinous, especially after all that big talk about "no one is above the law."

Autism is genetic example #1,023

 

[drayer54]

 

[Irish#1]

 

[Irish#1]

 

[Irish#1]

 

[NDVirginia19]

 

[ab2cmiller]