After These Messages: Seeing Beyond the News Narrative

"After These Messages: Seeing Beyond the News Narrative" delves into the complex relationship between mainstream media and public perception, arguing that news narratives often serve as a smokescreen for deeper, more significant events occurring in the world and in America. The book posits that many news stories are crafted to distract, divide, and manipulate public opinion, guiding audiences towards targeted feelings of anger or fear. Instead of providing a comprehensive view of important issues, the media frequently amplifies sensationalism and controversy, ultimately narrowing the scope of discourse to superficial conflicts and manufactured outrage.

In exploring these themes, the author encourages readers to cultivate a critical mindset and seek out multiple perspectives to peel back the layers of bias that permeate contemporary journalism. By recognizing the patterns that dictate whom and what society is told to hate each week, readers are empowered to question the motivations behind the news they consum