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At the outset, the commentary presents CNN as a "top five most watched network" in cable, implying a measure of triumph that quickly dissolves upon closer examination. The initial assumption, buoyed by claims of "double-digit growth," serves mostly as an ironic façade for the reality of CNN’s overall ratings, which the commentator quickly dispels as "sucking" in prime time. Instead of a flourishing network, a deeper examination reveals a troubling lack of audience engagement, especially among critical demographics that advertisers care most about—specifically, younger viewers aged 25 to 54.