Media Propaganda Scores
A live record of the outlets we have actually analyzed. Every average below shows its sample size, so you can separate an early signal from a durable pattern.
Methodology: propaganda scoring, bias detection, fact-checking | Minimum 2 scored stories to appear
Two stories are enough to publish an early average, not enough to declare an outlet's permanent character. Treat samples under 5 as early, 5 to 14 as developing, and 15 or more as established. The page updates as new scored stories enter the newsroom archive.
Current Outlet Averages
Ordered from highest to lowest within the current sample. Higher scores indicate more loaded language, selective framing, and missing context in the stories analyzed.
How We Score
What We Measure
- 01Loaded Language — Emotionally charged words designed to manipulate rather than inform
- 02Missing Context — Important facts or perspectives deliberately omitted from the story
- 03Narrative Framing — How the headline and structure push a particular interpretation
- 04Hypocrisy Detection — When an outlet applies different standards to similar events
What This Is Not
- -This is not a left/right political lean score. We measure propaganda techniques, not political orientation.
- -This is not a trust rating. An outlet can be mostly factual while still using propaganda techniques.
- -Same methodology, same scrutiny for every outlet — left, right, mainstream, or independent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which news outlet has the most bias?
Bias is multidimensional. Our propaganda scores measure loaded language, missing context, narrative framing, and hypocrisy — not just political lean. The outlets with the highest average propaganda scores tend to be those with strong editorial agendas (both left and right), while wire services like Reuters and AP typically score lower due to their focus on factual reporting.
How does Gen Us measure media bias?
Every story reviewed by Gen Us is evaluated for loaded language, missing context, ownership conflicts, and narrative framing techniques. Each story receives a propaganda score from 0-100. The scores on this page are averages across all stories we've analyzed from each outlet. This is original data that only Gen Us produces.
How should I compare two outlets?
Compare the average score together with the number of analyzed stories. We only display an outlet after two scored stories, and we label small samples clearly. An outlet that is not listed does not yet have enough scored stories for a published average.
What is a propaganda score?
The Gen Us propaganda score (0-100) measures how much a news story relies on manipulation techniques rather than straightforward reporting. Scores below 30 indicate mostly factual reporting. Scores of 30-50 indicate moderate use of framing or loaded language. Scores above 50 indicate significant propaganda techniques. Scores above 70 are flagged as high propaganda. The score is based on loaded language, missing context, selective framing, and hypocrisy.
Is this data available anywhere else?
No. Gen Us propaganda scores are generated by our proprietary editorial scoring methodology. No other outlet or media watchdog produces this specific data. While organizations like AllSides and Ad Fontes Media rate media bias on a left-right spectrum, our scores measure propaganda techniques specifically — a fundamentally different approach.