Shifting COVID Narratives and Media Accountability

This chapter analyzes the media's evolving portrayal of COVID-19 as the 2022 midterms approach, predicting a shift from fear to a narrative of coexisting with the virus. The speakers emphasize the detrimental effects of pandemic policies on children, particularly regarding mental health and educational challenges, while critiquing the media's handling of these issues. They call for more honest storytelling and accountability in media coverage to better inform the public and address the ongoing consequences on vulnerable demographics.