Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Coverage from Aug 3 – Aug 16 across 228 episodes of national and local news audio, split by each show’s editorial lean.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
HHS Secretary
The right runs 0.50 warmer on Kennedy than the left does.
Left-leaning outlets framed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. critically, focusing on his controversial anti-vaccine stance and its implications for public health policy. They emphasized concerns about his influence on childhood vaccination schedules, particularly in relation to Donald Trump's executive orders, and portrayed him as a figure spreading misinformation. The tone was predominantly critical, highlighting the risks associated with his views and decisions as HHS Secretary.
Right-leaning outlets generally portrayed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a supportive light, emphasizing his commitment to transparency and patient safety in health care. They highlighted his actions against organizations with safety concerns and framed him as a champion of parental rights regarding vaccine choice. However, there was also critical coverage regarding his role in the vaccine debate, particularly in relation to accusations of spreading misinformation and the political ramifications of his policies.
Blue = left-leaning outlets, red = right-leaning. The bar color is separate: green = favorable coverage, red = hostile.
Catchwind · Aug 3 – Aug 16 · 228 episodes · outlet leanings from AllSides / Ad Fontes
We don’t judge whether anything said on air is true. Each show’s editorial lean is assigned from published third-party media-bias ratings — before we look at any of its coverage — and the two accounts above are each written from that side’s own airtime, neither in view of the other.