Media, Memory, and Political Narratives

This chapter explores the media's portrayal of Officer Brian Sicknick's death, scrutinizing the inconsistency in respect for law enforcement across networks like CNN and MSNBC. It critiques the exaggerated portrayal of January 6th as an existential threat and addresses the shifting media dynamics concerning prominent Republican figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene. The discussion also highlights the fluctuating ratings in response to political events and the media’s tendency to create villains within political narratives.