Ever scroll past a tragedy only to feel your stomach drop — not from shock, but from recognition? In this episode, we confront this uncomfortable truth: the media and society don’t treat all victims equally. A notable person's death becomes a global emergency, while weekly violence against kids and marginalized communities barely makes the ticker.

Today, we highlight the selective outrage that defines our news cycle, examining how empathy bias influences our reactions and why silence can be a form of complicity. This isn’t just about headlines — it’s about who we’re told to mourn, and what that says about the value we place on different lives.

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Sonia in Cyber is a multicultural feminist voice, creative entrepreneur, and unapologetic truth-teller. With roots in education, tech, and product marketing, she blends data with empathy, humor with heartbreak, to expose the cracks in America’s “normal.” Through her podcast Somebody Pinch Me, she gives voice to the disillusioned, the outspoken, the overlooked, and the quietly furious — proving that truth doesn’t just survive in chaos; it thrives in it. Her mission is simple: to use her voice to inspire others to keep fighting, resisting, and moving forward — no matter what.

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