Kleiber Moran, a two-year-old boy, was rescued after being trapped for six days following last week’s horrific earthquakes. While this miraculous story tugged at heartstrings, we must look at how corporate media like CNN and MSNBC spun this tragedy. Instead of focusing on the resilient spirit of the people affected, they often frame it in a narrative of despair, with graphic visuals that serve more to shock than inform.

On the flip side, outlets like Fox News tend to focus on the heroism of rescuers while downplaying the systemic failures that contributed to the disaster. Their coverage can quickly pivot to championing government responses, subtly nudging the audience toward a belief in an all-capable state rather than examining the failure of infrastructure and preparedness.

Both sides showcase human interests but use them to push agendas. Instead of celebrating the miracle of survival, CNN offers a parade of sorrow, insisting on highlighting the chaos rather than resilience. Meanwhile, Fox’s portrayal glosses over the accountability and makes it all about the feel-good rescue, giving a sugar-coated version of reality that distracts from the real injustices at play.

This isn’t about journalism; it’s about manipulating emotions to create narratives that fit their agenda. We need more independence and less corporate spin in our news. The real story is not just about a boy being rescued, but the underlying issues that lead to such catastrophic events in the first place.