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From Gaza to Immigration | How Media Shifts Our Attention | A K Show

From Gaza to Immigration | How Media Shifts Our Attention | A K Show

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On The AK Show, we dive deep into one of the most critical discussions of our time: “From Gaza to Immigration: How Media Shifts Our Attention.” In today’s fast-moving digital world, global audiences are constantly bombarded with breaking news and trending topics, yet few pause to ask: who decides what deserves the spotlight? This episode unpacks how the suffering in Gaza, including the humanitarian crisis, civilian casualties, and calls for international aid, is systematically overshadowed by sudden media hype around immigration debates, refugee policies, and domestic politics in Western countries. We explore how powerful narratives are shaped, how headlines are framed, and how attention is deliberately redirected from Palestine and the Middle East conflict toward issues like migrant arrivals, border security, and rising anti-immigrant rhetoric. This isn’t just a story about the news cycle; it’s about influence, manipulation, and the psychological impact of media distraction strategies on public opinion. By connecting the dots between Gaza coverage, immigration controversies, and the role of mainstream media outlets, we question whether the public is being guided to ignore humanitarian tragedies in favour of divisive political agendas. Watch till the end as we analyse current examples, question the silence around Gaza, and expose how the media shapes what we see, what we feel, and ultimately, what we forget.

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