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All Talk with Kevin Dietz (WJR)

A center-leaning local news show with a focus on policy and economic issues, often critical of government ethics and corruption.

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Episodes transcribed
Apr 2026Aug 2026 covered
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Episodes analyzed
1,012 tone reads — one per figure per episode
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What This Tone Is Based On

The tone scores on this page come from analyzing how this show covers each political figure it mentions. Below is the breakdown of how many of those reads were positive, neutral, or negative.

Positive35335%
Neutral43943%
Negative22022%

Net media tone Neutral across 1,012 figure-in-episode tone reads (not audience/impressions).

How All Talk with Kevin Dietz (WJR) Differs from Other Shows

Compared to 213 outlets · Sep 2025–Aug 2026

Overall this show runs more favorable than the rest of the media — mean tone +0.03 vs the media's -0.14.

How its coverage of these figures differs from other shows
  • Lindsey Graham+0.40more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.42Other shows +0.02
    17 eps
  • Hakeem Jeffries+0.25more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.10Other shows -0.15
    12 eps
  • Mike Johnson+0.20more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.25Other shows +0.05
    10 eps
  • Kevin Warsh+0.20more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.42Other shows +0.22
    17 eps
  • JD Vance+0.15more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.17Other shows +0.02
    36 eps
  • Chuck Schumer+0.14more favorable vs. other shows
    Show -0.17Other shows↓↓ -0.31
    24 eps
  • Bernie Sanders+0.12more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.08Other shows -0.04
    33 eps
  • Pete Hegseth+0.11more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.09Other shows -0.03
    20 eps
  • Mitch McConnell+0.11more favorable vs. other shows
    Show -0.13Other shows↓↓ -0.24
    10 eps
  • Zohran Mamdani+0.09more favorable vs. other shows
    Show +0.02Other shows -0.07
    14 eps

Delta = this show's tone toward the figure minus the average across all 213 other tracked outlets that covered them ≥3 times, Sep 2025–Aug 2026.
Positive = friendlier here; negative = harsher.

Editorial Identity

The editorial fingerprint of this center local news show — who it elevates, who it goes after, and where it breaks from the pack.

All Talk with Kevin Dietz is a center-leaning news program that emphasizes policy discussions, particularly around economic issues and government ethics. The show frequently covers figures like Gretchen Whitmer and Chuck Schumer with a critical tone, while maintaining a neutral stance on others such as Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers. The program has a strong local focus, often discussing Michigan's political landscape and economic challenges.

Who it champions

The show tends to cover figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Stephen Colbert more favorably than the media average, suggesting a nuanced approach to typically polarizing figures. It also shows support for Lindsey Graham and Kevin Warsh, indicating a potential preference for certain conservative viewpoints. Issues like the economy, jobs, and healthcare are given significant attention, often discussed with a positive tone.

Who it targets

All Talk with Kevin Dietz is critical of government ethics and corruption, as well as the rule of law and government weaponization, often discussing these issues with a negative tone. The show also tends to cover Chuck Schumer and Gretchen Whitmer more critically, reflecting a scrutiny of certain Democratic figures and policies.

How it differs from the consensus

The show is distinctive in its more favorable coverage of figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Stephen Colbert compared to the broader media landscape, suggesting a willingness to diverge from typical partisan narratives. Additionally, its strong focus on local economic issues, such as jobs and manufacturing, sets it apart from other outlets that may not prioritize these topics as heavily.

258 episodes · 111 figures · Apr 6, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 · updated Aug 20, 2026

Who All Talk with Kevin Dietz (WJR) boosts and attacks

Tracked figures split by this show's average tone toward them, each with the clips behind the call — tap a quote to jump to the audio.

All Talk with Kevin Dietz (WJR) is a reliable ally to Kevin Warsh, JD Vance, Marco Rubio; its prime targets are Chuck Schumer.

Boosted · 5

Coverage Volume

Transcribed episodes per week — last 26 weeks

Sentiment Trajectory

Average weekly tone toward figures — green favorable, red critical

Whose coverage is ramping up — and dropping

New attack lines forming: Anthony Fauci (0→12 eps, tone -0.41) and Kamala Harris (2→5 eps, tone -0.20). Cooling on Elon Musk, Mitch McConnell, Marco Rubio.

“Across N days” = distinct days behind the recent count; a single burst means it’s concentrated in ≤2 days — treat as one story, not a trend.

Top Issues All Talk with Kevin Dietz (WJR) drives

Top Issues ranked by lift — how much harder this show pushes an issue than the average outlet. ≥ 1.25× over-indexes.

All Talk with Kevin Dietz (WJR) pushes Education hardest — 5.8× the average outlet's rate of coverage.

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