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(12,988 posts) Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:22 PM Nov 2024

Oh my! MSNBC Viewership Drops by Half in Days After Trump Victory [View all]

MSNBC’s rating domination was short-lived: After beating CNN on its election night coverage for the first time in network history, the news network owned by NBCUniversal is now bleeding viewers in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory.

On election night, MSNBC scored 6 million viewers compared to CNN’s 5.1 million. But in the days after the election, the network’s total day ratings fell to 808,000 with a 90,000 in the coveted 25-to-54 year old demo, according to Nielsen.

https://www.thewrap.com/msnbc-cnn-fox-news-ratings-after-trump-election/

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Oh my! MSNBC Viewership Drops by Half in Days After Trump Victory [View all] Hotler Nov 2024 OP

Have not watched once since 11/5. Kid Berwyn Nov 2024 #1

I am not a fan of train wrecks. gordianot Nov 2024 #14

Maybe10 minutes in total since then malaise Nov 2024 #25

Ditto that!!!! - Not even Nichole Wallace. n/t Quakerfriend Nov 2024 #27

Yep, I'm done with all news. Funtatlaguy Nov 2024 #32

Yup... better to read some poetry or go see some art Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #43

I am your twin LSparkle Nov 2024 #81

How can you love a country Funtatlaguy Nov 2024 #127

Perfectly sums it up for me too... Moostache Nov 2024 #92

And they damn well better cover Trump because he is up to some bad shit! kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #181

I haven't gone back yet, either. calimary Nov 2024 #128

I haven't watched any news since. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #2

Same here I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 #154

Too hard to watch wryter2000 Nov 2024 #3

Same. n/t Coventina Nov 2024 #7

Agree. I have not watched or listened to anything ok_cpu Nov 2024 #50

We left MSM during the Covid trump 1 shit show and have never gone back. DU has been my goto source until recently...... usaf-vet Nov 2024 #117

Well that sounds interesting... Ground News, huh? liberalla Nov 2024 #121

I got use to watching PBS because of the commercials before the elections. multigraincracker Nov 2024 #4

PBS NewsHour is all I can stand at this point. Qutzupalotl Nov 2024 #62

Before 2000 it was my only news LSparkle Nov 2024 #86

You encapsulated my favor of PBS Newshour misanthrope Nov 2024 #103

No more PBS. No more NPR. nbsmom Nov 2024 #63

Yikes. multigraincracker Nov 2024 #149

How do you get free cable? soandso Nov 2024 #166

Not really free. Samsung standard. multigraincracker Nov 2024 #167

That includes my WiFi. multigraincracker Nov 2024 #168

Legacy media failed us. Yavin4 Nov 2024 #5

Absolutely. Seems they've lost what media is supposed to do...tell the truth to keep people informed. brush Nov 2024 #13

Criminals I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 #156

Yes, that's why they want to ditch the Dept. of Education. brush Nov 2024 #159

And I'm one of them. I still watch Nicole Wallace and Lawrence, Joy Reid somethimes... brush Nov 2024 #6

Same here, Joe talked about " what the Democrats dont get..." Ascwell as most of tge other shows txwhitedove Nov 2024 #55

Joe Scar. is full of it. He was the one who gave trump all that free air time in 2016 that... brush Nov 2024 #84

And you forgot Mika reading Maureen Dowd's piece choie Nov 2024 #176

God! I missed that. Too woke, like her or DeSantis of any of them can even define it. brush Nov 2024 #178

A lot of liberals are tuned out right now. bearsfootball516 Nov 2024 #8

I won't be part of that large proportion WhiteTara Nov 2024 #16

"I'm sure a large portion will come back..." Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #44

The timing is awful. Comcast is in discussions to dump MSNBC. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #116

That will be my cue to dump Comcast cable. tonekat Nov 2024 #123

I want to cut the cord as well. jimfields33 Nov 2024 #137

Good. Who cares Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #142

I don't even know if a large portion will come back. W_HAMILTON Nov 2024 #119

As it turned out, "Watch this space" was an advertisement, and a somewhat self-serving one at that Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #143

Not Moi nt SoCalDavidS Nov 2024 #144

Stopped watching UCRalum83 Nov 2024 #9

I'll go back eventually, just not now. Xavier Breath Nov 2024 #10

Done with them Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #11

It's too depressing to watch the autopsy. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #12

well said. mdbl Nov 2024 #28

It's kind of like if the cops wanted you to come to the morgue Ocelot II Nov 2024 #74

I had enough of Morning Joe and Mica screaming at me and quit. It's NPR for me now and maybe Raven Nov 2024 #15

Instead of watching Morning Joe, I watch Perry Mason solve another case. Old shows, music and books, no TV news. dem4decades Nov 2024 #135

Amen! Raven Nov 2024 #140

Yep! Jrsygrl96 Nov 2024 #17

Where I'm At SoCalDavidS Nov 2024 #18

I turned it off Americanme Nov 2024 #19

Binge watching the shows on Netflix Mountain Mule Nov 2024 #52

Have not watched since the election RANDYWILDMAN Nov 2024 #20

I stopped watching after the 2016 election . Conjuay Nov 2024 #126

Well... Macrophylla Nov 2024 #21

To be expected. Experienced trauma usually makes people want to look away after a while (sooner, depending on hlthe2b Nov 2024 #22

I've Only Watched QVC. alcuno Nov 2024 #23

*raises hand* Stuckinthebush Nov 2024 #24

Completely unsurprising. Paladin Nov 2024 #26

Last Night Deep State Witch Nov 2024 #29

Same. moondust Nov 2024 #65

After that election, people need an escape from reality. Emile Nov 2024 #30

I've watch little tv news since the 5th. themaguffin Nov 2024 #31

I can't beat it. I'm on a total news blackout. lindysalsagal Nov 2024 #33

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Please help me or suggest sites where I too can learn how to use jrthin Nov 2024 #124

He triggers me too I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 #161

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Thank you. jrthin Nov 2024 #164

The news is a joke Ghost of Tom Joad Nov 2024 #35

Until MSNBC shows come up with "resistance solutions" for the kind of government we have, MSNBC won't ancianita Nov 2024 #36

they have plenty of academicians such as Eddie Glaude, Jr. a prof a Princeton. He was on this a.m. and nearly in tears. CTyankee Nov 2024 #49

what show was he on? Morning Joe? Native Nov 2024 #68

Yes. He's a regular. I like him. CTyankee Nov 2024 #71

Thanks. I just started watching that show about 6 months ago Native Nov 2024 #73

I love Eddie Glaude. He is a friend of a friend of mine. But his tears are no solution. ancianita Nov 2024 #91

Yes, like Professor Glaude electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #174

I like it when claudette Nov 2024 #79

They might lose more than that. defacto7 Nov 2024 #125

How so? ancianita Nov 2024 #133

Turned it all off AverageOldGuy Nov 2024 #37

Exactly -- they'll be fine -- but I don't have to watch them LSparkle Nov 2024 #89

I don't watch the news anymore Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #38

Same here claudette Nov 2024 #80

The news was not honest in covering Trump pfitz59 Nov 2024 #39

Our household has contributed to that. Stinky The Clown Nov 2024 #40

I will probably never watch MSNBC again Prairie Gates Nov 2024 #41

Same onecaliberal Nov 2024 #53

My doctor son refers to it as "Agita". maxsolomon Nov 2024 #42

I'm afraid they misunderstood their election night strength FBaggins Nov 2024 #45

I refuse to watch them. MiKenMi33 Nov 2024 #46

I'm out. SalviaBlue Nov 2024 #47

The rumor mill is Comcast is going to sell it off Elmotime Nov 2024 #48

I saw a few articles about that too Native Nov 2024 #61

Watched it every morning for years. sky_masterson Nov 2024 #51

Turns out sanewashing is not the same as journalism. dchill Nov 2024 #54

Interesting. I can't watch or listen to any trump Klarkashton Nov 2024 #56

If some platform/outlet could promise ... LSparkle Nov 2024 #96

They're great to watch when they're firing at Republicans GaYellowDawg Nov 2024 #57

Took MSNBC off my Deminpenn Nov 2024 #58

Economic Consequences IroningBored Nov 2024 #59

I like the way you think. Welcome to DU, IB. ancianita Nov 2024 #95

In our area Meowmee Nov 2024 #169

Of course! sandyd921 Nov 2024 #60

I wish Rachel Maddow would come back to 5 nights a week. milestogo Nov 2024 #64

I saw David Packman saying his viewership had declined for the first time ever prodigitalson Nov 2024 #66

I haven't watched any news since 4:00 a.m. last Wednesday. I can't stomach it. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2024 #67

Wait...You Stayed Up 'Til 4am to Watch That Trainwreck?? You Poor Thing....! The_Counsel Nov 2024 #136

Oh no! I drifted off around 9:30 p.m. Woke up at 4:00 a.m. Checked the news... Pacifist Patriot Nov 2024 #150

I turned it off at ten minutes to eleven on election night LisaM Nov 2024 #69

Get used to it. kacekwl Nov 2024 #70

They need to tweak their format.... it gets old hearing about the same issues hour after hour after hour groundloop Nov 2024 #72

Me too. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #75

Can't watch them either. LakeArenal Nov 2024 #111

Because they claudette Nov 2024 #76

Hate to say it but I couldn't stand all the Rs on CNN LSparkle Nov 2024 #102

I NEVER watch CNN claudette Nov 2024 #115

CNN os certainly not better. Their new owner is jrthin Nov 2024 #163

Good! I have not watched any news Tuesday. helpisontheway Nov 2024 #77

Too much victim blaming for me mchill Nov 2024 #78

I think their corporate greed interfered with what the country and viewers needed. Hope22 Nov 2024 #82

We're still watching Rachel and Chris Hayes, but we're not liking it... nt LAS14 Nov 2024 #83

Because it's all bullshit and we're tired of it. NT onlyadream Nov 2024 #85

They lost me when Rachel slowed down relayerbob Nov 2024 #87

It dropped not because most of us don't like the folks there, it's just too painful to watch. Jit423 Nov 2024 #88

Well said and true. I agree. I'm not hating on fact based MSNBC, just being patient until they change their ancianita Nov 2024 #104

I'm not shunning MSNBC by not watching. pacalo Nov 2024 #132

I watch Acosta XanaDUer2 Nov 2024 #90

Tired of the "blame game" DooverBeliever Nov 2024 #93

How could management have ever guessed that their viewers did not like MS-NBC trying to be FOX-LITE? LiberalArkie Nov 2024 #94

I can bdamomma Nov 2024 #97

Oh Randi my Queen, I have returned LSparkle Nov 2024 #106

I'm going bdamomma Nov 2024 #109

Thank you!!! LSparkle Nov 2024 #131

I am surprised they only lost half. 33taw Nov 2024 #98

My husband is one of them. I have never been a huge watcher of MSNBC everyday but he was, especially Morning Joe beaglelover Nov 2024 #99

To maintain my sanity I tuned out. BarbD Nov 2024 #100

We don't need news. We just need a billionaire to offer a $1M lottery maxrandb Nov 2024 #101

Mostly watching Lawrence, Nicole, FemDemERA Nov 2024 #105

I'm Done DET Nov 2024 #107

Partially Unplugged djacq Nov 2024 #108

Haven't watched in years....they are not a whole lot better than the others. It's very liberating PortTack Nov 2024 #110

I took a break from MSNBC because I can't take Imalittleteapot Nov 2024 #112

I have only watched parts of Nicole and all of Rachel and Lawrence LetMyPeopleVote Nov 2024 #113

I haven't tuned in to them (or any other news) WestMichRad Nov 2024 #114

MSM helped him win because they wanted get great profits jrthin Nov 2024 #118

MSNBC oberle Nov 2024 #120

I 'cut the cord' (cable TV) the past weekend. sprinkleeninow Nov 2024 #122

No national news shows are on ... Jkanad Nov 2024 #129

Except when I've been bored in some hotel room, defacto7 Nov 2024 #130

I'm probably out of news for good LakeArenal Nov 2024 #134

Done! Nikossitti Nov 2024 #138

If they could give me the news without showing his face OnionPatch Nov 2024 #139

They will be fine. usedtobedemgurl Nov 2024 #141

Why even bother to watch now? What for.... I need to avoid for health reasons IrishBubbaLiberal Nov 2024 #145

That is our only source of left-leaning news. They need our support. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #146

Guess they'll have to lay off a few "pundits" nobody cares to hear blabbering anymore. GoodRaisin Nov 2024 #147

Haven't watched since the 5th kimbutgar Nov 2024 #148

Watching the news is painful. kskiska Nov 2024 #151

I switched them off. lapfog_1 Nov 2024 #152

Check out free speech tv I_UndergroundPanther Nov 2024 #153

Haven't Rebl2 Nov 2024 #155

They will be fine. The same thing happened when he won the first time. I am not watching and I probably won't watch tulipsandroses Nov 2024 #157

I may come back after Andrea Bitchell , Is gone ! stonecutter357 Nov 2024 #158

Nicolle Wallace is a great favorite of mine & I hope nothing happens to her. However, I am exhausted... Hekate Nov 2024 #160

I only watch Nicole . I did also watch Rachel last Monday Greybnk48 Nov 2024 #180

What's the point of watching anymore? Still all trump all the time. 24/7 IcyPeas Nov 2024 #165

I'm shocked, just shocked, ... Hippasus Nov 2024 #170

No news here since last Wednesday DemonGoddess Nov 2024 #171

I had already stopped for a long time- Meowmee Nov 2024 #172

I have Keith Olbermann podcast, Corgigal Nov 2024 #173

I will not watch any corporate Piece of shit media trying to tell me what went wrong Nimble_Idea Nov 2024 #175

I can't stomach any MSM. It's like they're gleefully reporting on all of trump's horrific plans ecstatic Nov 2024 #177

My viewership dropped about 95% nt doc03 Nov 2024 #179

I have turned off all mainstream media since 11/5. MSNBC was part of the spin machine too. Clouds Passing Nov 2024 #182

Well I'm not in the coveted age range Progressive dog Nov 2024 #183