The Ledger

Every statement that passed quotation and attribution checks. Mix any filter with any other: certainty 1/5, debate potential 5/5, or both at once.

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why aren't all 3 resolved? a statement only gets an assessment when the public record can support or contradict it. opinions and what-ifs never can, and 0 checkable ones are still open, waiting for their date. predictions held up or didn't; assertions are supported or contradicted. on every card: ▮▮▮▮▮ certainty · ▮▮▮▮▮ debate potential. speakers are clickable

Assertion Partly supported
Hughes: Urban One reaches 92% of Black America weekly
“We touch on a weekly basis. 92% of all of Black America interacts with one branch of my company in one form or fashion.”
Cathy Hughes Jun 18, 2020 ▶ 20:52 How I Built Resilience: Live with Cathy Hughes
Assertion Not publicly verifiable
Hughes: Urban One leadership and talent took up to 30% pay cuts
“My salary was cut by 30%. My CEO salary, all of my personalities, everyone took a 20% pay cut and so that we didn't have to have additional layoffs.”
Cathy Hughes Jun 18, 2020 ▶ 5:01 How I Built Resilience: Live with Cathy Hughes
Assertion Not publicly verifiable
Hughes: Urban One furloughed 382 broadcasters during the pandemic
“To have me to have to furlough. 382 broadcasters. About six weeks ago.”
Cathy Hughes Jun 18, 2020 ▶ 3:59 How I Built Resilience: Live with Cathy Hughes
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