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3 days ago
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Fox News Continued To See Audience Growth In May While MSNBC And CNN Posted Double-Digit Declines Vs. 2024
Fox News continued to show robust ratings growth for the month of May, again dominating its cable news rivals MSNBC and CNN, which have seen year-over-year declines. The past month saw the debut of MSNBC's new nighttime lineup, with The Weeknight taking the 7 p.m. ET slot, Rachel Maddow returning to one night a week at 9 p.m. ET and Jen Psaki filling that time period Tuesday to Thursday. More from Deadline David Leavy To Depart As COO Of CNN, Will Return To Parent Warner Bros. Discovery Hoda Kotb, In Return 'Today' Visit, Denies Rumors She Will Succeed Kelly Clarkson With Daytime Talk Show Donald Trump Says He Plans To Pardon Reality Stars Todd And Julie Chrisley But the new shows are not reversing the trendlines vs. 2024. While MSNBC has recovered some audience since a post-election fall off, the network, like CNN, has seen double-digit drops from a year ago. The caveat is that last year was a presidential election year, when networks typically see an increase in viewership. In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.46 million viewers, up 23%, while MSNBC posted 877,000, down 24%, and CNN averaged 426,000, down 18%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 262,000, up 32%, compared to CNN with 76,000, down 21%, and MSNBC with 73,000, down 34%. In total day, Fox News averaged 1.56 million viewers, up 21%, compared to MSNBC with 545,000, down 33%, and CNN with 353,000, down 24%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 180,000, up 22%, while CNN posted 59,000, down 27%, and MSNBC averaged 49,000, down 41%. The Rachel Maddow Show was MSNBC's top rated show, averaging 1.89 million viewers, while The Briefing with Jen Psaki averaged 950,000, according to Nielsen figures of the four weeks through May 23. The latter is down from the previous occupant of the Tuesday-Friday time slot, Alex Wagner Tonight, which averaged 1.3 million viewers of its run from 2022 to 2025. Psaki's show did improve on its lead in, All In with Chris Hayes, which averaged 912,000. The Weeknight, featuring hosts Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez, averaged 772,000 total viewers. In its final month in February, Joy Reid's ReidOut averaged 955,000. Fox News' The Five was the most viewed cable news show of the month, drawing an average of 3.77 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 3.23 million, Gutfeld! with 2.92 million, Special Report with 2.81 million and Hannity with 2.73 million. In the 25-54 demo, The Five averaged 368,000, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 363,000, Gutfeld! with 328,000, Hannity with 299,000 and The Ingraham Angle with 297,000. The figures are from Nielsen via Fox News. Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
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3 days ago
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Fox News Continued To See Audience Growth In May While MSNBC And CNN Posted Double-Digit Declines Vs. 2024
Fox News continued to show robust ratings growth for the month of May, again dominating its cable news rivals MSNBC and CNN, which have seen year-over-year declines. The past month saw the debut of MSNBC's new nighttime lineup, with The Weeknight taking the 7 p.m. ET slot, Rachel Maddow returning to one night a week at 9 p.m. ET and Jen Psaki filling that time period Tuesday to Thursday. More from Deadline David Leavy To Depart As COO Of CNN, Will Return To Parent Warner Bros. Discovery Hoda Kotb, In Return 'Today' Visit, Denies Rumors She Will Succeed Kelly Clarkson With Daytime Talk Show Donald Trump Says He Plans To Pardon Reality Stars Todd And Julie Chrisley But the new shows are not reversing the trendlines vs. 2024. While MSNBC has recovered some audience since a post-election fall off, the network, like CNN, has seen double-digit drops from a year ago. The caveat is that last year was a presidential election year, when networks typically see an increase in viewership. In primetime, Fox News averaged 2.46 million viewers, up 23%, while MSNBC posted 877,000, down 24%, and CNN averaged 426,000, down 18%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 262,000, up 32%, compared to CNN with 76,000, down 21%, and MSNBC with 73,000, down 34%. In total day, Fox News averaged 1.56 million viewers, up 21%, compared to MSNBC with 545,000, down 33%, and CNN with 353,000, down 24%. In the 25-54 demo, Fox News averaged 180,000, up 22%, while CNN posted 59,000, down 27%, and MSNBC averaged 49,000, down 41%. The Rachel Maddow Show was MSNBC's top rated show, averaging 1.89 million viewers, while The Briefing with Jen Psaki averaged 950,000, according to Nielsen figures of the four weeks through May 23. The latter is down from the previous occupant of the Tuesday-Friday time slot, Alex Wagner Tonight, which averaged 1.3 million viewers of its run from 2022 to 2025. Psaki's show did improve on its lead in, All In with Chris Hayes, which averaged 912,000. The Weeknight, featuring hosts Symone Sanders Townsend, Michael Steele and Alicia Menendez, averaged 772,000 total viewers. In its final month in February, Joy Reid's ReidOut averaged 955,000. Fox News' The Five was the most viewed cable news show of the month, drawing an average of 3.77 million viewers, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 3.23 million, Gutfeld! with 2.92 million, Special Report with 2.81 million and Hannity with 2.73 million. In the 25-54 demo, The Five averaged 368,000, followed by Jesse Watters Primetime with 363,000, Gutfeld! with 328,000, Hannity with 299,000 and The Ingraham Angle with 297,000. The figures are from Nielsen via Fox News. Best of Deadline 'The Morning Show' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
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14-05-2025
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Here's How Week 1 of The Briefing with Jen Psaki Performed for MSNBC
Jen Psaki is a familiar face on MSNBC having been with the network since May 2022 as the host of Inside with Jen Psaki. But thanks to a recent programming revamp overseen by new MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler, Psaki is now anchoring The Briefing with Jen Psaki. The Tuesday-Friday newscast that takes over the 9 p.m. ET time slot previously occupied by Alex Wagner Tonight. (Wagner remains with MSNBC as a senior political analyst.) The Briefing made its debut on May 6 following Rachel Maddow's return to her Monday-only schedule. The Rachel Maddow Show had been airing Monday thru Friday during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term. Maddow's last full week saw her averaging 2.066 million total viewers and 173,000 viewers in the advertiser-coveted Adults 25-54 demo. Her newscast was the seventh most-watched cable news show in total viewers and landed in 14th place in the demo during the week of April 21. Additionally, Maddow's Monday-only show during the week of May 5 averaged 1.722 million total viewers and 155,000 demo viewers. That episode finished as the 13th most-watched cable news show in total viewers and 15th place in the demo. With a week's worth of ratings under her belt, Psaki averaged 1.096 million total viewers and 92,000 demo viewers during her inaugural week as host of The Briefing. Compared to Maddow's final week, The Briefing was down by -47% in both total viewers and the demo. Relative to Maddow's Monday-only appearance, Psaki was down -36% in total viewers and -41% in the demo. On average, The Briefing was MSNBC's third-most watched show in total viewers behind Deadline: White House with Nicole Wallace and The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell. It was the network's fourth most-watched program in the demo. Last week also saw the quiet debuts of The Weekend and The Weeknight on MSNBC. The network noted that a competitive sports playoff cycle has been luring viewers away from cable news in recent weeks. Additionally, the passing of Pope Francis led to a rise in ratings during the week of April 21. MSNBC knew Psaki would have large shoes to fill by taking over from Maddow four nights a week. The network is likely to be patient with The Briefing as it positions its host as a visible and prominent figure in their primetime lineup.
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08-05-2025
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Liberal media melts down over Trump's military parade plan, calling it ‘authoritarian'
President Donald Trump's plan to host a large-scale military parade in Washington next month has ignited liberal media outlets, with many critics describing the event as "authoritarian" and unnecessary. The parade, scheduled for June, is intended to honor military veterans and active-duty service members while also marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. The event will notably fall on Trump's 79th birthday, a coincidence that has fueled skepticism among his critics. Media voices on networks like MSNBC, ABC, and CNN have responded with alarm, framing the parade as a symbol of authoritarian leadership rather than patriotic celebration. "We don't need a military parade," said political analyst Charles Blow during an appearance on "CNN Newsnight" Monday. Trump To Host Military Parade To Celebrate Army's 250Th Birthday, Honor Active-duty Service Members, Veterans "Strong men do that because they want to make their citizens cower." Read On The Fox News App Conservative analyst Scott Jennings scoffed at the CNN panelists' complaints, arguing the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is trying to boost morale and recruitment. "[It's] a national parade to show off our military and show pride in the veterans who have defended this country and you're all mad about it?" he asked. Similar concerns echoed across daytime television. On "The View," Whoopi Goldberg criticized the idea as being more about ego than honor. Jen Psaki, The Ex-biden Flack Who Defended His Mental Fitness, Launches Expanded Role At Msnbc "I'm not interested in throwing a parade for you [Trump]," she said. MSNBC's "Rachel Maddow Show" featured Ezra Levin, co-founder of the progressive group Indivisible, who said the plan was "straight out of the authoritarian playbook." Despite the criticism, Trump has defended the event, dismissing concerns over its price tag during an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press." Speaking from Mar-a-Lago, he told host Kristen Welker the cost would be "peanuts compared to the value of doing it." 'View' Co-host Knocks Biden Ahead Of Interview, Says Democrats Don't Want To See Him Right Now "We have the greatest missiles in the world. We have the greatest submarines in the world. We have the greatest army tanks in the world," Trump said. "And we're going to celebrate it." Estimates from U.S. defense planners suggest the parade could cost between $25 million and $45 million, according to reporting by Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin. The event is set to include more than 6,000 soldiers, military vehicles, helicopters, and multiple marching bands. Fetterman Lashes Out At 'Hit Piece' After Confrontation With Reporter About His Health Kayleigh McEnany, Trump's former press secretary and current "Outnumbered" co-host, said the backlash is part of a broader pattern. "The Democratic Party, they've chosen to be an outrage machine at a time when there is outrage fatigue in this country," she said. "People are fed up with the 'authoritarianism coup' language." "Outnumbered" guest and Independent Women Features editor Kaylee McGhee White echoed that sentiment: "It's not intimidating, at least it's not if you love America. You enjoy watching this country flex its muscles and display its strength." "The Faulkner Focus" host Harris Faulkner expressed concern about the possible price tag, but said her real concerns about the event are making sure the focus remains on celebrating the troops, and their families. "This will make them feel special, and they deserve to feel that way, those who have fought, currently fighting, and their families," Faulkner said. "I also want us to remember the families in that moment, and celebrate them too."Original article source: Liberal media melts down over Trump's military parade plan, calling it 'authoritarian'
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07-05-2025
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Rachel Maddow Says ‘Hysterical Doomsdayers' Were Right About Trump 2nd Term: ‘They Are Consolidating Power'
Stephen Colbert kicked off Tuesday night's episode 'The Late Show' with his first guest, famed political correspondent Rachel Maddow, and asked one question that encapsulated Trump's second term: 'What the F–k?!' After he congratulated the 'Rachel Maddow Show' host on working every weeknight to cover the first 100 days of Trump's second term on MSNBC, Colbert then asked what the coverage has taught her about his second term and what the playbook for Trump's new administration is. 'So, the common wisdom when Trump was coming back for a second term was he would have worked out all the kinks in the first term, that maybe he had some really radical intentions for the country in the first term but he was not really good at doing anything and so we didn't have to deal with the worst of it,' Maddow explained. 'The common wisdom is he'll be better at it this time around. Not true! Turns out, there was no learning about how to do the stuff.' Colbert then pointed out that a big problem with authoritarianism is that it all falls to one person, referencing growing unease with the Trump administration's tendency to skirt long-established processes – like outright ignoring orders from the judicial branch. 'The personalization of government means you are depending on the personal competence of the guy in charge,' Maddow said in agreement, adding that it was a 'limiting factor in terms of what can happen in an authoritarian government.' The MSNBC host then went on to explain that the main difference she has noticed in terms of the public response this time around has been through protesting. Maddow pointed out that during his first term there was the Women's March in the days after he first got elected; this time, however, protesting has taken a more consistent form. 'There was not one huge protest. But in Trump's first 100 days this time, people protest in, I swear, like all 50 states every day – and it never stops,' Maddow said. 'I mean, every day I'm covering protests in Tuscaloosa and Boise and Lima, Ohio. I have to watch local news clips to figure out how to pronounce the name of the town where there is the demonstration.' Maddow also commented on how the nationwide pushback has started to largely affect Republican members of Congress, who are getting yelled at when they go out in their own congressional districts. She explained that this was not just happening with Democrats but in historically conservative areas where people have been surprised about cuts to government programs like Social Security and mass layoffs from government agencies at the hands of Elon Musk's DOGE. 'Even if you are in Republican plus 30 districts, where Democrats have not won an election in living memory, but still there's enough angry people, Democrats, Independents and Republicans in every congressional district in the country that Republicans now just are not showing their faces because they can't take it,' Maddow said. 'That's what happens when you cut Meals on Wheels, when you cut Head Start, you mess with Social Security. You do all this stuff, you are never going to survive politically.' Later in the interview, Colbert said that he was concerned that the amount of incompetence and disregard GOP Congress members seem to have for their constituencies – and that it seems like officials were not worried about answering to voters during midterms. There's been growing unease over President Trump refusal to deny the possibility of a third term and a recent 'Meet the Press' interview earlier this week where he said he didn't know if he had to uphold the Constitution. 'The people who warned us about how bad this was going to be. The people who were really hysterical, like the doomsayers, they were all right,' Maddow said. 'What we are experiencing is not just someone fighting against the democratic party, he's fighting against the democratic process. He doesn't think there should be elections and they are consolidating power.' She continued: 'They are disempowering Congress, ignoring Congress, defunding agencies or closing agencies, that's Congress' job, that's not the president's job. When they are defying court orders, that's them saying the courts don't have authority over the president. That's consolidating all the power with one man, that's authoritarianism, and that's what you do when you don't want to have an election because you want to stay in power for life.' Maddow did close out on a bit of a hopeful note, saying that although things are bad, the Trump administration's continued disregard for the rules have started to anger the public. 'There has never been in the history of this country an American president who had been this unpopular at 100 days in,' Maddow said. 'The American public understands. They are just saying 'No, No, No!'' You can watch 'The Late Show' clip in the video above. The post Rachel Maddow Says 'Hysterical Doomsdayers' Were Right About Trump 2nd Term: 'They Are Consolidating Power' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
