Vicki McKenna

Vicki McKenna

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How the Media Creates Outrageously Outrageous Outrage

People rally in response to the violent confrontation that took place in Charlottesville, Va.

On Monday's Vicki McKenna Show Vicki was joined by Federalist writer Stella Morabito about her fantastic piece. Vicki usually refers to this topic as 'outrageously outrageous outrage' and the two definitely agree about the seriousness of how topics are intentionally overblown by the media.

A bit of Stella's story:

"So let’s never forget this: Whoever has the power to dictate public perceptions of reality is in a position to dictate public opinion and behavior. Abusing language and images to stir up emotions is an ancient trick of power-mongers. And once journalism turns into unchecked propaganda, we become trapped in its dangerous illusions..."

To read the rest simply click right here!

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