Terry Kennedy’s arrest for assault is yet another example of how corporate media spins stories to fit their narratives. Here we have a former professional skateboarder, and CNN is quick to use the opportunity to frame him as another example of toxic masculinity, right? The narrative practically writes itself: a man, violence, and a pregnant girlfriend. They don’t just report; they editorialize, pushing a sensational angle that simplifies a complex human situation into a drama that grabs clicks.

Fox News might take a different approach, feigning outrage but subtly playing the victim card for the accused. They’ll highlight Kennedy’s past accolades while trying to paint the “real story” as one of redemption or unjust persecution. This dual approach shows how media companies don’t just report news; they manufacture it to fit their audience’s expectations. Both networks overlook substantive context—what events led to this incident? It’s as if the truth doesn’t matter as long as the story is salacious enough to attract eyeballs.

The fact is, nuanced discussions about mental health, relationship dynamics, and societal pressures get lost in this media frenzy. All that matters is the headline and the narrative. This reflexive sensationalism is not journalism; it’s an empire built on public outrage. It’s high time we demand better from our outlets—report facts without the fever dream of moral high ground. Until that changes, we’ll just be left with stories that serve an agenda rather than the truth.