An Iranian Army sniper gets picked up by ICE, and the local TV station feeds its audience a story of love and longing with a pitiful wife and a sad story.

By the time the real story comes out, the narrative is set.

This is not an accident; it is happening every day in every newspaper and on every TV station.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.