KOAT-TV

Albuquerque, United States

KOAT-TV is an ABC affiliate television station that serves the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. The station provides local news, weather updates, and features a variety of programming catering to diverse audiences, including community events and public service announcements.

CCI Score

13.50

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

KOAT-TV Reports on Controversial Police Surveillance Technology

KOAT-TV, the Albuquerque-based ABC affiliate, aired a detailed news report on the Albuquerque Police Department’s use of license plate readers—a tool previously criticized for data retention and potential misuse. The report highlighted changes in policy, including reduced data storage periods, and discussed concerns raised by civil liberties advocates, thereby informing viewers about issues related to surveillance and privacy.

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SABOTEUR

KOAT-TV is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

JAN

24

2025

KOAT-TV Reports on Controversial Police Surveillance Technology
48.85

KOAT-TV, the Albuquerque-based ABC affiliate, aired a detailed news report on the Albuquerque Police Department’s use of license plate readers—a tool previously criticized for data retention and potential misuse. The report highlighted changes in policy, including reduced data storage periods, and discussed concerns raised by civil liberties advocates, thereby informing viewers about issues related to surveillance and privacy.
+50

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 9

KOAT-TV’s broadcast provides critical information on the use of controversial surveillance technology by law enforcement. By reporting on both the technological details and the public concerns over data retention and potential abuses, the station furthers transparency and democratic accountability in a context where unchecked surveillance can support authoritarian practices. This media coverage plays a positive role in informing the public and thereby resists authoritarian impulses.

Albuquerque Police Department touts success of controversial tool
MAY

16

2020

KOAT-TV 2020 Political Ad Data Filing
18.33

KOAT-TV's 2020 ad data filing, as reported on OpenSecrets, shows its compliance with mandated political spending disclosure requirements. This transparency allows public scrutiny of corporate political advertising activities.
+30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 9

KOAT-TV's submission of ad data in 2020 reinforces a commitment to transparency in political spending. Despite being a standard regulatory filing, such disclosures enable public oversight of corporate influence on politics, which is a positive factor from an anti-authoritarian perspective.

OpenSecrets • OpenSecrets
JAN

01

2020

Hearst Political Donations Tied to KOAT-TV
-47.09

The article notes that Hearst Communications, which owns KOAT-TV, donated 70% of its political contributions to Republican candidates and causes in 2020, indicating a significant political alignment that raises concerns from an anti-fascist perspective.
-80

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

April 9

Hearst Communications’ donation of 70% of its political contributions to Republican candidates and causes in 2020 suggests an endorsement of right-leaning political agendas, which can indirectly support authoritarian and anti-democratic policies. This connection is particularly concerning given the role of media in shaping public opinion.

KOAT - Albuquerque News - Media Bias/Fact Check
SEP

19

2016

KOAT-TV Investigative Report Exposes Pharma Lobbying
33.90

KOAT-TV conducted an investigation that revealed drug makers spent significant funds lobbying to kill or weaken opioid legislation in New Mexico. The report detailed efforts to limit bills aimed at curbing opioid abuse, emphasizing the influence of pharmaceutical contributions on the legislative process.
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 9

KOAT-TV's in-depth investigative journalism exposed the role of pharmaceutical lobbying in weakening opioid legislation. By bringing these issues to light, the station played a positive role in promoting transparency and accountability in political processes, which aligns with anti-authoritarian, progressive values.

Investigation shows drug makers put thousands into NM politics