Look at the numbers: a definite decline in ships—many of them full of oil and gas—sailing through what should be safe passage. What does corporate media, like CNN, want you to focus on? Terrorism, panic, and fear. They’re whipping up a frenzy as if each ship is a harbinger of doom, while ignoring the actual implications for our energy supply and economy. Nice try, guys, but we see through it.

Fox News is no better. They trot out their talking heads to reinforce a narrative that positions every incident as a direct attack against American interests. But where’s the deeper analysis? They barely scratch the surface of the geopolitical chess match happening here. Instead of calling out the incompetency in managing our own resources or the dangers of dependence on foreign oil, it’s all doom and gloom.

Both outlets are missing the bigger picture. This isn’t merely about ships sailing or not sailing; it’s a clear signal of instability that directly affects the market and, ultimately, our wallets. When will these networks start asking the tough questions about energy independence instead of cowering in fear and pushing agendas?

In the end, whether it’s CNN sensationalizing or Fox framing it for a political narrative, they’re both neglecting real reporting. Let’s demand better and hold them accountable because the stakes are too high for us to be swept along with their fear mongering.