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Founded in 2009, 90.5 WESA is a prominent Pittsburgh-based news source. Covering a wide array of topics, including politics, local events, and culture, WESA serves as a vital information hub for the community. Initiated by Essential Public Media, the outlet was established to provide quality journalism and open discussions. With an engaging mix of radio broadcasts and online content, 90.5 WESA continues to uphold its commitment to informed discourse. Tune in or visit wesa.fm for insightful news coverage that enriches the Pittsburgh region.
90.5 WESA is ranked 9,221 among other media sources and has an average of 393,521 monthly visits according to Similar Web.
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90.5 WESA has a Bias Score of -16% Somewhat Liberal which is based on a variety of factors including its policy and politician leanings, article ratings, and the use of biased language. Its Reliability is rated as Fair, and additional analytical insights are available in the other tabs.

  • Bias Rating

    -16% Somewhat Liberal

  • Reliability
    60% Reliable Fair
  • Policy Leanings

    -32% Somewhat Liberal

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    *Our bias meter rating uses data science including sentiment analysis, machine learning and our proprietary algorithm for determining biases in news articles. Bias scores are on a scale of -100% to 100% with higher negative scores being more liberal and higher positive scores being more conservative and 0% being neutral. The rating is an independent analysis and is not affiliated nor sponsored by the news source or any other organization.

  • Politician Portrayal

    2% positive

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