Headlines Dashboard
About This Dashboard
Welcome to the Headlines Dashboard! This tool analyzes news headlines from major media outlets to provide insights into media coverage patterns and language use.
The dashboard displays:
- Most Used Words - Common terms appearing across headlines, showing media focus areas
- Most Sensationalized - News outlets with the highest frequency of emotionally charged headlines
- Most Neutral - News outlets presenting information with the least emotional language
Aside from the dashboard, you can also access the:
- Reports - Detailed analytical reports comparing headline patterns across the big three news sources
- Headlines Listing - Browse and search through all collected headlines, updated 4 times daily with a featured headline refreshed once per day
This dashboard is updated daily with the latest headline data. Use this information to become more aware of media patterns and develop a more balanced news consumption approach.
Disclaimer
Headline data is collected and analyzed automatically, 4 times a day. The featured headline in the headlines listing is updated once a day.
The analysis provided in this demo is powered by AI models and custom instructions. Please verify factuality independently as AI models can
make mistakes. Feel free to use this analysis only as a starting point for your own research and understanding of the news landscape.
This is a demo of a personal project, and can change at any time. The data is NOT guaranteed to be accurate or up-to-date. The analysis provided
and their structures have and may change further in the future, do NOT rely on the analysis structure.
The Headline Source Analysis is done by analyzing all of the headlines of each of the sources individually.
Once the AI model has the full context for the source, it analyzes its headline data as a whole, and provides a summary of the analysis.
After the AI model has individually analyzed each of the sources, it then analyzes each of its own source summaries together and provides an overall summary.
The date of the last Headline Source Analysis update was 04-21-2025.
Most Used Words
- Trump 245
- Biden 156
- Ukraine 89
- Economy 67
- China 54
Most Sensationalized
- MSNBC 85
- Fox News 78
- CNN 62
Most Neutral
- Associated Press 89
- Reuters 87
- BBC 81
Headline Source Analysis
Overall Ecosystem Analysis
Partisan Leaning Spectrum
- MSNBC (Left‑of‑Center/Progressive) – strong moralizing critique of conservative figures, alarmist framing of Trump’s actions.
- CNN (Center‑Left/Moderate Progressive) – critical of Trump but focuses on policy context and broader issues beyond Trump narratives.
- Fox News (Right‑of‑Center/Conservative) – defends or neutrally reports GOP actions, emphasizes culture‑war flashpoints, uses evocative scare‑quotes.
Complementary Coverage
- Policy Depth vs. Partisan Spark – CNN’s explanatory “What to know” pieces provide context that clarifies sensational headlines from MSNBC and Fox.
- Audience Reinforcement – mixing MSNBC’s moral alarmism with Fox’s culture‑war urgency offers a full‑spectrum view of how each side frames stakes.
- Non‑Trump Topics – CNN’s broader reporting on Supreme Court and foreign affairs fills gaps left by the other two outlets.
Conflicting Frames
- Crisis vs. Triumph – MSNBC portrays crisis at every turn, Fox casts the same events as strategic wins; CNN sits in the middle with balanced fallout analysis.
- Moralizing vs. Scare‑Quoting – MSNBC’s loaded adjectives contrast with Fox’s use of scare‑quotes, both skewing neutrality in opposite directions.
- Selective Emphasis – Fox highlights Democratic failures, MSNBC omits GOP successes, and CNN is criticized by both as “too soft” or “too alarmist.”
Ecosystem Dynamics
- Polarization Fuel – viewers self‑select outlets that affirm their worldview, reinforcing echo chambers and deepening divides.
- Opportunity for Cross‑Checking – consulting all three enables readers to fact‑check MSNBC’s alarmism and Fox’s spin via CNN’s policy summaries.
- Sensationalism vs. Substance – MSNBC (9/10 sensationalism) and Fox (7/10) rely on dramatic hooks; CNN (6/10) balances flair with factual context.
Bottom Line
The three outlets deliver divergent narratives from a shared pool of events. MSNBC primes viewers for moral outrage, Fox cements conservative triumphalism, and CNN offers a moderated, policy‑centric middle ground. Recognizing how they complement and conflict is key to breaking out of partisan silos and gaining a more nuanced, 360° view of today’s political landscape.
Source Overview
Tendencies & Bias
- Relentless focus on one figure – about half the headlines center on Donald Trump, framing him in crisis or controversy (e.g. “Trump’s brazen China strategy could spiral toward mutual destruction,” “None of us are safe from a lawless White House this time around”).
- Persistent negative framing – words like “lawless,” “dangerous,” “chaos,” and “cruelty” set a tone of alarm and moral judgment rather than neutral description.
- Selective spotlight on liberal ‘heroes’ – stories about Republicans who buck Trump or activists “fighting for freedom” are highlighted, reinforcing an us‑versus‑them narrative.
Apparent Partisan Lean
Overall lean is left‑of‑center/progressive. Critiques almost exclusively target conservative figures or policies, while liberal or non‑partisan voices are presented sympathetically or as champions of “freedom” and “due process.”
Top Rhetorical Devices
- Hyperbole & Alarmism: “spiral toward mutual destruction,” “lawless White House,” “dangerous consequences.”
- Moralizing Language: framing policy debates as battles of good vs. evil – “fight for freedom against a president who hates it.”
- Us‑versus‑Them Framing: “None of us are safe…,” “GOP lawmakers left holding the bag.”
- Emotional Appeal: vivid verbs (“jolt libertarianism back to life,” “reviving the cruelty”) provoke outrage or fear.
Deceptive Framing & Spin
- Selective omission: no counter‑arguments or conservative perspectives appear in headlines.
- Loaded adjectives skew perception – terms like “brazen,” “mirage,” and “cruelty” perform editorializing without nuance.
- Sensational headlines sometimes outpace article nuance, suggesting worst‑case outcomes (“mutual destruction,” “lawless”) that prime readers for alarm.
Headline Neutrality & Sensationalism Ratings
| Metric | Rating (0–10) | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Neutrality | 2/10 | Virtually all headlines carry a pronounced value judgment or partisan slant. |
| Sensationalism | 9/10 | Frequent use of alarmist language, hyperbole, and emotional hooks. |
Source Overview
Tendencies & Bias
- Right‑leaning culture war focus – frequent emphasis on culture war topics and conservative values, highlighting liberal figures negatively (e.g. “Jasmine Crockett slammed for comparing Trump to MS‑13 member: ‘Complete lunatic’,” “Light on the truth: Gabbard announces RFK files released months after Trump’s order”). tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
- Sympathetic coverage of conservatives – neutral or positive framing of Trump and GOP actions, such as policy updates or milestones (“Here’s what happened during Trump’s 13th week in office,” “Poll position: How Trump’s approval rating compares to his presidential predecessors”). tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
- Selective critical stance on Biden administration – marked criticism of Biden policies using vivid language (“Biden’s vax‑focused COVID‑19 website obliterated by White House, replaced with ‘true origins’ virus guide”). tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
Apparent Partisan Lean
Overall lean is right‑of‑center/conservative. Coverage aligns with conservative viewpoints, critiquing liberal or progressive figures and defending GOP or Trump administration actions.
Top Rhetorical Devices
- Scare quotes: use of quotation marks to cast doubt on opposing viewpoints (“‘activist’ judge,” “‘true origins’ virus guide”). tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
- All‑caps alerts: phrases like “GRAPHIC LANGUAGE” to draw attention and heighten emotional response. tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
- Vivid verbs: dynamic language such as “obliterated,” “slammed,” and “skyrocketing” to convey urgency or crisis. tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
- Personalized sensationalism: highlighting dramatic personal incidents (“Dr. Oz young family member faints during Trump’s remarks”) to engage emotional interest. tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
Deceptive Framing & Spin
- Loaded language: hyperbolic words like “skyrocketing” and “obliterated” perform editorializing without nuance. tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
- Selective quoting: excerpts from opposing figures framed to portray them as extreme or irrational (“Complete lunatic,” “faulty investigation”) without context. tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
- Asymmetric criticism: critical scrutiny largely reserved for liberal or progressive actions, while conservative or Trump‑aligned policies receive neutral or supportive framing. tkcodes_fox_news_headlines.txt](file-service://file-CqY5vb98mPeN8gKHzqtDE8)
Headline Neutrality & Sensationalism Ratings
| Metric | Rating (0–10) | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Neutrality | 3/10 | Most headlines carry editorial slant or partisan framing favoring conservative perspectives. |
| Sensationalism | 7/10 | Frequent use of hyperbolic language, all‑caps alerts, and personalized drama to grab attention. |
Source Overview
Tendencies & Bias
- Predominantly Trump-focused analysis – most headlines revolve around Trump’s actions and policies, often framing them as confrontations or crises (e.g. “Trump’s retribution sends a chilling message to dissenters,” “Trump’s showdown with China deepens, with huge stakes for the economy”).
- Analytical and policy-oriented – frequent explanatory “What to know” or “real stakes” headlines that delve into policy implications rather than pure opinion (e.g. “What to know about the Supreme Court’s midnight Alien Enemies Act order,” “How the battles Trump loves to wage explain his presidency”).
- Coverage of non–Trump issues – includes Supreme Court debates, international negotiations, and federal workforce topics, providing broader news context beyond partisan battles.
Apparent Partisan Lean
Overall lean is center-left/moderate progressive. While critical of Trump’s methods, the coverage balances policy analysis with factual context and includes nonpartisan reporting on Supreme Court and foreign affairs.
Top Rhetorical Devices
- Chilling imagery: phrases like “chilling message” and “darken the economic outlook” to evoke urgency and concern.
- Explanatory framing: “What to know” and “real stakes” structures to guide readers through complex issues.
- Metaphor & personification: “Trump flexes power” and “battles he loves to wage” to dramatize actions.
- Question headlines: engaging readers with inquiries (e.g. “Can the president revoke a university’s tax-exempt status?”).
Deceptive Framing & Spin
- Loaded verbs: words like “retribution” and “flexes” perform subtle editorializing.
- Selective emphasis: policy failures and conflicts highlighted more than successes or alternative viewpoints.
- Context omission: some headlines focus on sensational aspects without previewing the nuanced details within the articles.
Headline Neutrality & Sensationalism Ratings
| Metric | Rating (0–10) | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Neutrality | 4/10 | A mix of factual analysis and critical framing, but still heavy on editorial tone around Trump. |
| Sensationalism | 6/10 | Use of evocative language and dramatic metaphors, though tempered by explanatory context. |