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Cable News Has a Serious Ratings Problem

February 2, 2022 · 7:48 am ET · Leave a Comment

Cable news viewership fell off a cliff in 2021, Fast Company reports.

“So, what’s to blame for the declining viewership numbers? Burnout could have a lot to do with it. There’s only so much unrelenting negative news people can take. Especially when things don’t seem to be getting much better, it’s sometimes just easier to tune out.”

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