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Author: Marisa Lagos

Marisa Lagos has ^31.2% among authors. BS Score: 2.3%. Articles analyzed: 31. Words analyzed: 41,137.

Top reasoning patterns

Framing Effect - 14.1% (5,814 hits)
Negativity Bias - 11.4% (4,700 hits)
Biased Writer Voice - 6.9% (2,829 hits)
Appeal to Emotion - 6.5% (2,677 hits)
Politically Left Leaning Bias - 6.4% (2,629 hits)
Confirmation Bias - 5% (2,041 hits)
Appeal to Authority - 4.6% (1,884 hits)
Availability Heuristic - 4.5% (1,848 hits)

Analyzed articles

The Overlooked History of Native Tribes in America’s Founding ^78.1%

KQED - By Marisa Lagos, Guy Marzorati - 7/2/2026, 11:05 PM

Framing Effect 31.8% - Appeal to Authority 27.9% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 17.6%

This 4th of July marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Although we often remember the American Revolution as driven by anger over taxation and representation, journalist Rebecca Nagle says the country’s founding was also compelled by a hunger for Indigenous land. Nagle is the host of the new... more

Here’s What You Need to Know About California’s November Ballot Measures ^25.5%

KQED - By Marisa Lagos, Guy Marzorati - 6/26/2026, 11:05 PM

Biased Writer Voice 40% - Negativity Bias 27% - Recency Bias 13%

Californians will vote on 14 ballot measures this November, including a voter ID initiative, two housing affordability bonds and an overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act. The most dramatic negotiations ahead of the ballot finalization were over a billionaire wealth tax and a measure that will make it harder to pass local... more

2026 World Cup Is Putting FIFA’s Rules on Political Neutrality to the Test ^43%

KQED - By Marisa Lagos - 6/25/2026, 11:24 PM

Framing Effect 52.8% - Negativity Bias 52.8% - Biased Writer Voice 30.2%

The World Cup is in full swing across North America, and the U.S. men’s team faces Turkey in its final group round appearance on Thursday. But behind the cheering fans and nail biting matches, FIFA’s commitment to political neutrality is put to the test. Marisa sits down with Tariq Panja, global sports correspondent at The New York... more

Two Democratic Challengers Make the Case for Change ^60.2%

KQED - By Marisa Lagos, Scott Shafer, Guy Marzorati - 6/11/2026, 11:32 PM

Biased Writer Voice 34.3% - Framing Effect 24.3% - Negativity Bias 22.1%

The Democratic Party is still searching for a path forward after losses in the 2024 election. With the November midterms looming, Democrats are trying different strategies to win back the hearts and votes of the electorate. Do they focus on ideology, running more populist, progressive candidates? Or do they make the case that the party... more

Becerra Advances in California Governor Race as Hilton, Steyer Battle for Second Spot ^30.5%

KQED - By Marisa Lagos, Guy Marzorati - 6/6/2026, 12:30 AM

Appeal to Authority 14.7% - Halo Effect 14.4% - Post Hoc (False Cause) 13.9%

Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to the November ballot for California’s next governor after surging ahead of Republican Steve Hilton in the millions of votes counted after Election Day. Who will claim the second spot in the November runoff remains in limbo: Hilton was leading the pack at the end of election night and for several... more

Daniel Lurie’s Endorsements Are Dominating San Francisco’s Early Returns ^49.7%

KQED - By Scott Shafer, Marisa Lagos, Guy Marzorati, Sydney Johnson - 6/5/2026, 11:05 PM

Hasty Generalization 79.3% - Biased Writer Voice 41.3% - Confirmation Bias 38%

With primary week drawing to a close, San Francisco’s early returns suggest that two people not on the ballot have come out on top: Mayor Daniel Lurie and Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Scott, Marisa, Guy and KQED’s Sydney Johnson turn to the races and ballot measures in San Francisco, analyzing what the results so far tell us, even with nearly half... more

Governor's Race Enters the Final Stretch and Down-Ballot Races to Watch ^52.8%

KQED - By Scott Shafer, Marisa Lagos, Guy Marzorati - 5/29/2026, 11:30 PM

Framing Effect 72.7% - Confirmation Bias 28.6% - Availability Heuristic 28.6%

California’s unpredictable race for governor is in the final stretch. Scott, Marisa and Guy dissect the final polls as an unusually high number of Democratic voters have yet to return their ballots. Plus, they spotlight a few other down-ballot races worth watching before voting ends. For election information including our voter guide, go... more

Two Democrats Are Fighting for the Chance to Flip California’s Only Toss-Up House Race ^21.3%

KQED - By Marisa Lagos, Scott Shafer, Guy Marzorati - 5/28/2026, 11:35 PM

Biased Writer Voice 24.7% - Appeal to Emotion 15.6% - Framing Effect 14.5%

Democrats have long had their sights on Congressional District 22 in the Central Valley, where Republican Rep. David Valadao has managed to hold onto the Democratic-leaning district for most of the past 13 years. Cook Political Report lists it as the only toss-up House race in the state after last year’s redistricting measure flipped... more

Tom Steyer’s Closing Pitch at KQED Takes on Affordability Crisis, Corporate ‘Enemies’ ^50.9%

KQED - By Marisa Lagos - 5/27/2026, 11:00 AM

Framing Effect 19% - Appeal to Authority 15.9% - Appeal to Emotion 14.8%

With one week until voting ends in California’s June primary, Democratic candidate for governor Tom Steyer sold himself as a populist who will use his experience in finance to squeeze more out of corporations and help average Californians with rising costs. Steyer, one of the race’s three leading candidates, is a former hedge fund... more

Guide to San Francisco’s Ballot: Dueling Tax Measures, Sunset District Supervisor, Race to Replace Pelosi ^47.5%

KQED - By Marisa Lagos, Guy Marzorati, Sydney Johnson - 5/22/2026, 11:05 PM

Framing Effect 61.1% - Primacy Effect 32.2% - Middle Ground 32.2%

Marisa, Guy and KQED’s Sydney Johnson crack open San Francisco’s ballot and dig into the competing business-tax measures Proposition D and Proposition C, the Sunset District supervisor’s race and what an ideal election night would look like for Mayor Daniel Lurie, who’s weighed in on all of it. Plus, they discuss the race to replace Rep.... more

Author: Marisa Lagos

Top reasoning patterns

Analyzed articles

The Overlooked History of Native Tribes in America’s Founding 78.1%

Here’s What You Need to Know About California’s November Ballot Measures 25.5%

2026 World Cup Is Putting FIFA’s Rules on Political Neutrality to the Test 43%

Two Democratic Challengers Make the Case for Change 60.2%

Becerra Advances in California Governor Race as Hilton, Steyer Battle for Second Spot 30.5%

Daniel Lurie’s Endorsements Are Dominating San Francisco’s Early Returns 49.7%

Governor's Race Enters the Final Stretch and Down-Ballot Races to Watch 52.8%

Two Democrats Are Fighting for the Chance to Flip California’s Only Toss-Up House Race 21.3%

Tom Steyer’s Closing Pitch at KQED Takes on Affordability Crisis, Corporate ‘Enemies’ 50.9%

Guide to San Francisco’s Ballot: Dueling Tax Measures, Sunset District Supervisor, Race to Replace Pelosi 47.5%