Here we go again, folks. The corporate media is drumming up another sensational narrative with the saga of a 21-year-old suspect identified by police but still on the lam. This is prime clickbait for outlets like CNN and MSNBC, who are more interested in creating a spectacle than reporting facts. Why is it that once a suspect becomes the focus, suddenly they’re painted as Public Enemy No. 1, while their actual whereabouts are conveniently ignored?

Now, let’s get real. You can trust Fox News to sensationalize the whole affair with breathless updates about the suspect’s wild backstory. They’ll have a panel of so-called experts dissecting every morsel of information, but watch as they conveniently skip over questions that really matter—like how our broken justice system failed to keep tabs on potential criminals. Instead of exploring systemic issues, they’ll focus on creating fear to bolster their ratings.

While both sides trumpet their viewpoints, they’re cutting corners on genuine accountability. Yet, we’re also self-serve media consumers; we tune in for drama, not facts. Who is left to demand nuanced discussions rooted in reality? Oh, that’s right. That’s our job. We should be on the lookout for an actual investigation into how this young man became a “suspect” in the first place. Where are the hard-hitting questions about the climates that breed criminality? In this sensationalist circus, it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture.