Thursday, September 18, 2025

Embarrassment For MSNBC, CNN As Upstart NewsNation Wins Out In Primetime Ratings

Recent media developments, particularly focusing on the competition between NewsNation, CNN, and MSNBC regarding ratings and reporting issues.

• NewsNation Ratings Success: NewsNation outperformed CNN and MSNBC in the coveted 25-54 age demographic during primetime ratings. It averaged 44,000 viewers from this age group compared to CNN's 38,000 and MSNBC's 32,000.

• Assassination Report: During its special report on the killing of Charlie Kirk, NewsNation revealed that he was not wearing a bulletproof vest and noted that facial recognition technology linked his alleged killer to the FBI.

• CNN and MSNBC Struggles: Both CNN and MSNBC are facing declining ratings and other issues. CNN was found to have defamed a Navy veteran in January, costing them $5 million in damages. MSNBC is undergoing a rebranding and has fired a notable staff member recently.

• NewsNation’s Foundation: Created as a rebrand of WGN America in March 2021, NewsNation aims to provide unbiased news and objective journalism.

NewsNation's rise in viewership showcases a shift in media dynamics, highlighting challenges faced by established networks like CNN and MSNBC in an evolving news landscape.

https://freebeacon.com/media/embarrassment-for-msnbc-cnn-as-upstart-newsnation-wins-out-in-primetime-ratings/

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