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NewsNation Surpasses CNN, MSNBC in Prime Time Ratings

9/19/2025

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On September 16, 2025, NewsNation surpassed CNN and MSNBC in the 25-54 age demographic during prime time, attracting 44,000 viewers.
This was the first instance of NewsNation beating both networks in a single hour.
Ratings increased following coverage of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
NewsNation also drew 34,000 viewers at 7 p.m. and 29,000 at 11 p.m.
Despite growth, NewsNation's average audience remains lower at 50,000 viewers.

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Story summary

On September 16, 2025, NewsNation surpassed CNN and MSNBC in the 25-54 age demographic during prime time, attracting 44,000 viewers.
This was the first instance of NewsNation beating both networks in a single hour.
Ratings increased following coverage of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
NewsNation also drew 34,000 viewers at 7 p.m. and 29,000 at 11 p.m.
Despite growth, NewsNation's average audience remains lower at 50,000 viewers.