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Cable television is facing a slow death, with viewership numbers dwindling, especially for networks like MSNBC and CNN. Fox News remains the dominant player in the television news arena, despite experiencing a minor drop in viewership from 3 million to 2.88 million. In stark contrast, CNN's viewership fell to 486,000, while MSNBC now sits at 1.5 million. As a whole, fewer than 5 million people are tuning into cable news, which raises concerns for cable executives who traditionally relied on these channels to attract subscribers.
The crux of the problem is that many viewers are now opting for platforms like YouTube, where they can access news content for free. With the rise of social media and alternative news websites, the value proposition of cable news is diminishing.