Let’s break down the coverage surrounding Nolan Wells’ tragic death and expose the corporate media’s usual spin. Ben Crump, the family’s attorney, is on a mission to uncover every detail—particularly a photo suggesting that Nolan may have returned to the Mississippi mainland before he died. Now, here comes the kicker: we know that when high-profile cases arise, networks like CNN and MSNBC don’t just report—they sensationalize. They want clicks, not truth.

Why is Crump’s investigative approach not getting more airtime? It’s a classic case of media bias. Instead of focusing on the critical implications of the evidence Crump is pursuing, outlets veer off into drama-filled narratives, painting the situation in a way that fits their agendas. For crying out loud, CNN is more interested in sensationalizing a “tragedy” while ignoring the fact that the teen might have made it back—because that opens a can of worms about potential negligence elsewhere.

Fox News, on the other hand, won’t be outdone. They’ll latch onto any narrative that promises outrage or fits a certain political framework—because outrage drives viewership, and viewership drives profits. But when it comes to the nuanced investigation surrounding Wells, they’re more likely to throw in some cheap commentary than a thorough analysis.

So, while Crump is actually trying to piece together a real narrative, both extremes of media are more interested in twisting this tragedy into their respective sensationalist dramas. This isn’t just about reporting the facts; it’s about controlling the narrative for clicks, and we can’t let that continue.