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The audience ratings for cable news channels, specifically CNN and its rival MSNBC, are plummeting—that's a statistic that's hard to ignore. Over the last few months, discussions have intensified about the impending spin-off of CNN and other major networks from their parent companies. In a move orchestrated by Warner Brothers Discovery, the media conglomerate plans to separate its cable TV networks from its streaming and studio assets by mid-2026. This radical restructuring has led to fears of massive layoffs and a significant reduction in operational budgets.