"Absolutely don’t understand why the American population can’t see how we’re being controlled by the few outlets. "
I reckon they do understand. A significant portion of the population is relieved that they are being controlled. That control is what they desire. A tiny minority is aware of it - and participating in the control. The majority has been subjected to indoctrination via public school and wholly owned media their entire lives. Some of them are brainwashed to believe that this propaganda is in their best interest. Some believe other media is just as controlled by equally venal sources, such as Russian Hackers. Others that 'conspiracy theorists' are vain puffing against a hurricane, or misguided.
The rest of us actively seek out media sources that aren't nothing more than propaganda.
Totally agree!