The so-called “woke mind virus” is no longer lurking at the fringes; it’s front and center on major news networks, shaping narratives, pushing social experiments, and fueling cultural hysteria. If the new administration wants to put an end to this mass psychosis, it’s time to make use of the tools already at hand. We’re not talking about censorship—far from it. This is about stopping the manipulative misuse of news platforms to spread toxic ideologies that are slowly eating away at American values. There are mechanisms in place to stop these networks when they step out of line, and it’s time to use them.
For starters, the FCC has long had the authority to maintain basic decency and accuracy standards. Yet lately, we’re seeing major networks take advantage of these freedoms, toeing the line with increasingly slanted reporting that masquerades as news. While cable networks operate with more freedom, the FCC still has leverage to set clear guidelines. It’s not about banning speech but ensuring that these outlets aren’t free to air content that verges on propaganda. When news stops being news and starts being a one-sided social indoctrination project, the FCC needs to step in.
Let’s not forget the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which already regulates against deceptive practices. If a network is peddling narratives that don’t even pass basic truth checks, why shouldn’t the FTC take a look? If corporations can’t advertise phony products, why should media corporations be allowed to push phony narratives? The FTC has the authority to prevent deceptive practices, and when news networks consistently feed the public skewed information that borders on misinformation, it’s time to put these safeguards to work. This isn’t censorship; it’s making sure the public isn’t getting hoodwinked by biased, agenda-driven reporting.
And while we’re at it, let’s borrow a page from social media’s playbook: fact-checking partnerships. If these networks are so certain of their “facts,” then they shouldn’t mind having a little oversight on blatantly false or twisted information. The government could incentivize networks to adopt third-party fact-checking or, at the very least, require disclaimers on sensational stories that have no real basis in fact. It’s about responsibility, not restricting content. Let’s face it: the free press can only truly be free if it’s also responsible.
The tools are there to stop these networks from pushing the woke mind virus as “news.” We’re not out to silence anyone—just to put an end to blatant ideological manipulation disguised as journalism. By setting standards for decency, accuracy, and truthfulness, the new administration can end the cycle of mass psychosis and bring integrity back to American media.
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