How I Cut Through the Noise Of Bias And Spin
The Problem with Today’s Headlines
Reading the news… especially in the past few years… can feel like stepping into a battlefield of bias.
We’re not just consuming facts. We’re navigating a minefield of loaded headlines, missing context, and political spin. The same story can look completely different depending on where you read it.
Now, obviously… not everyone is able to dedicate the time it takes for the “read everything” approach like I do. But it’s important to understand that it’s not just left vs. right. It’s about narrative shaping, story selection, and what’s left out entirely.
That’s difficult to keep track of. And Ground News is my personal favorite tool to help with that.
The Tool That Changed How I Read the News
Ground News isn’t a news outlet. It’s a news comparison platform—and it has completely transformed the way I process current events.
A few reasons it’s my go-to app:
Bias Ratings at a Glance - Every article comes with a bias bar that shows where the outlet lands on the political spectrum—from far-left to far-right. It’s based on third-party bias assessments and public trust ratings, so it’s not just someone’s opinion. I can instantly tell whether the article I’m reading is likely to skew toward one side—and, more importantly, I can see how the same story is covered by other outlets with different leanings.
Side-by-Side Headlines - Ground News shows you all the headlines about the same story, stacked side-by-side. Suddenly it becomes painfully obvious who’s sensationalizing, who’s downplaying, and who’s skipping the story altogether. I’ve seen major outlets frame the same event with completely opposite emotional tones—one calling it “chaotic,” another calling it “historic progress.” I think it’s important not to assume bias… but with Ground News, it’s easy to see it.
Blind Spots - The “Blindspot” feature is one of my favorites. It shows stories that are only being covered by one side of the political spectrum—so I can dig into what isn’t being widely reported and why.
Media Ownership - There’s also a media ownership tracker, so I know if the outlet I’m reading is owned by a private equity firm, a political family, or an independent group.
Why I Trust It—and Why I Think You Should Too
I’ve been using Ground News daily for over a year. It hasn’t made me more cynical—it’s made me more aware. I still consume news from every outlet I can find, but Ground News helps me see the macro context.
I don’t get swept away by viral outrage or half-told stories. I take a minute, check the coverage breakdown, and I see the full landscape before reacting.
If you care about:
Getting facts without spin.
Understanding why different people see the same issue so differently.
Avoiding manipulation from algorithms and echo chambers.
Then I truly believe Ground News will change the way you think about news.
🎯 Final Word: If you want to be informed, not inflamed, try Ground News.
It’s available on iOS, Android, and desktop. Click on this link: http://www.groundnews.com/kellerman to get 40% off the Ground News Vantage Plan (the same one that I use) that makes it just $5 a month!
Let me know if you try it. I’d love to hear what it changes for you.