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The context surrounding Wilson's comments is particularly dire for networks like MSNBC and CNN, where viewership is plummeting. With Rachel Maddow, one of their top anchors, reducing her airtime, there are fears that this could contribute to an even steeper decline in ratings. To illustrate the media’s struggle, the piece referenced viewership statistics that show contrasting numbers between MSNBC and competing networks. For instance, while popular Fox anchor Brett Baier garners around 500,000 viewers in key demographics, MSNBC’s higher-performing programming barely breaks 200,000. This disparity signifies a palpable crisis for traditional news outlets as they grapple with the realities of a rapidly changing media landscape.