This tragic story of a former government minister being attacked a full day before her body was discovered reveals the insidious way corporate media operates. Where’s the urgency, the outrage? Instead, outlets like CNN and MSNBC will frame this as just another grim tale, playing up the sensationalism without diving into the underlying issues of political violence and safety for public figures. They’d rather spin a narrative that leaves the audience feeling powerless, rather than demanding accountability or reform.

On the other hand, networks like Fox News may be quick to turn this tragedy into a talking point about law and order, conveniently ignoring deeper discussions regarding the political climate that fosters such violence. It’s a predictable playbook: amp up fear, promote division, then offer a hollow solution backed by the same system that failed to protect the victim in the first place. Where’s the real conversation about the societal failures leading to such tragic outcomes? Instead, we get fear-mongering and the usual narratives that serve the interests of big donors and special interest groups.

This is the crux of it: both sides of the media aisle have an agenda. Whether it’s pushing a fear narrative or distracting from systemic issues, they both miss the mark on accountability and healing. If corporate media actually cared about the victims rather than the clicks, they might be incentivized to dig deeper and elevate the discourse. But we know – ratings and narratives come first.