Grading Content & Exposing Bias

Outlet profile · Independent channel

Plain Talk

Clad has been grading Plain Talk coverage since Aug 2026 — 1 report so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Kratom ban, Military museum, North Dakota legislature. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Plain Talk's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

Plain Talk's average grade, average political lean & social sentiment across all 1 reports unlock with a free CladFacts account — no card required.

Latest reports

Video: Armstrong calls special session on kratom ban, military museum funding

Armstrong calls special session on kratom ban, military museum funding

Aug 6, 2026

The Plain Talk interview with North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong focused on his recent declaration of a public health emergency banning all kratom products, an emergency Board of Pharmacy rule mirroring DEA action on synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), and the call for a September special legislative session to enact penalties and enforcement. Armstrong discussed the unregulated nature of products sold in convenience stores, potential for age restrictions and labeling if a full ban fails, rising poison control calls, and existing addiction services. The conversation also covered the stalled Military Gallery/museum project at the Heritage Center, its shift from a smaller National Guard expansion to a larger facility dependent on private fundraising that has fallen short, and openness to data center legislation or other bills in the special session.

Source: Plain Talk

Free account · no card

See grades free with an account.

Letter grades, lean scores, charts, midterms tools, and Reader Reactions unlock the moment you sign up. No card required.

  • Grades on every report
  • Lean scores & charts
  • Quiz · midterms ballot · newsletter