Luigi Mangione’s frustration with the court proceedings highlights a glaring issue: the corporate media’s obsession with gatekeeping information from the public. While Mangione demands transparency—specifically, the live broadcast of his trial—prosecutors seem hell-bent on restricting public access. It’s all eerily reminiscent of how the mainstream media, like CNN or MSNBC, pitifully spin narratives to control the narrative. Instead of exposing the truth, they dance around it like it’s some delicate flower. Just take a look at their coverage of trials—it’s all about sensationalism, not justice.

Does NBC bother to cover the actual implications of limiting courtroom access? Hardly! Instead, they fill airtime with irrelevant talking points that distract from real issues. Meanwhile, stations like Fox News would rather use Mangione’s case to whip up outrage without diving into the implications of a trial being shrouded in secrecy. This is the kind of selective reporting that destroys trust in our justice system and keeps citizens in a bubble of ignorance.

In Mangione’s case, the public has a vested right to witness proceedings live. This isn’t just about one man; it’s about accountability—both for him and for the overreaching state. If the court allows the trial to be broadcasted, it’s a step toward a more transparent justice system. But don’t hold your breath waiting for CNN or anyone else to actually advocate for that kind of accountability. They’re far too busy manipulating narratives instead of empowering the public.