/substanceMediaBreakling reply @Jonathan_K_Cook /substance 2026-09-22
Original · Jonathan Cook
The media can make us believe anything they want – even that Charles loved Diana: The current narrative of “beloved king shocked by claim he said something nasty 30 years ago” is a perfect example of how, given a bit of time, the media can reinvent the very reality the media its…
/substanceBreakling
Media narratives can reverse over time without acknowledging the earlier story. Coverage of Charles and Diana shows how yesterday's villain can become today's wise statesman as circumstances change. The deeper issue is ownership: billionaire-owned outlets can turn public life into drama while steering scrutiny away from concentrated wealth and power.
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The draft retains the Charles and Diana framing as an example of changing coverage and removes the source's separate allegations about political leaders, Gaza and climate policy.