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In discussing the audience's mindset, the host pointed to a study indicating disparities in reported mental health between conservative and liberal demographics, suggesting that the stress of defending perceived lies could be contributing to heightened anxiety in certain segments of viewers. This background created a narrative around why CNN is now seemingly emboldened to speak truths about the administration, while MSNBC continued to follow a more traditional path of loyalty to narratives supporting liberal viewpoints.