Charlie Kirk, Media Noise, and the Search for Truth
It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is giving their opinion about the latest headlines. Social media feeds, 24-hour news, podcasts, YouTube—it’s a constant flood of voices. After watching all this unfold in recent weeks, I felt compelled to share my own thoughts. (If you’d rather watch me talk through this, you can view my video here: Watch on YouTube).
Recently, my husband and I rewatched the show The Newsroom. Though it originally aired more than a decade ago, I was struck by how relevant it still feels. Political corruption, billionaires buying news outlets, wars overseas—it all mirrored what we’re seeing today. What really stood out was the conversation about how news is reported. Do we present facts, opinions, or commentary? Somewhere along the way, the lines got blurred.
I grew up watching Walter Cronkite deliver the news with the simple phrase: “And that’s the way it is.” No spin, no pundit panels, no viral takes—just facts. Today, for every story, we’re bombarded with thousands of retellings, falsehoods, and speculation presented as truth. It’s exhausting to sort out what’s real and what’s manufactured.
The recent tragedy involving Charlie Kirk has only made this clearer. Regardless of where you stand politically, violence is never the answer. Yet what has followed is an avalanche of half-truths, conspiracy theories, and strong opinions being shared as fact. When it comes to events like this, we may never know the full truth—but that doesn’t mean we stop asking questions.
Here’s what I encourage you to do:
Double check everything. Even when you hear something from a source you normally agree with, pause and verify it.
Watch for spin. A real debate means listening with respect—not cutting people off or twisting their words.
Be mindful of AI. We’re living in a time when even video and audio can be faked convincingly. Don’t trust something just because it “looks real.”
Step back. Sometimes, the healthiest choice is to take a break, go for a walk, and give your mind rest from the noise.
At the end of the day, critical thinking is what we’re most in need of as a country. Without it, we get swept up in anger, division, and emotional headlines. With it, we can better discern what’s fact, what’s opinion, and what’s meant to distract us.
I’ll be the first to admit—I don’t have all the answers. But I do believe we can all take more responsibility for what we believe, what we share, and how we respond to difficult news.
Take care of yourself this week, protect your peace of mind, and don’t forget the families who are living through the real pain behind the headlines.
👉 Want to hear more of my thoughts? Watch the full video here: Media Spin vs Reality - The Charlie Kirk Shooting
