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The pressures on networks like CNN and MSNBC are reflective of a broader malaise afflicting legacy media. Americans seem increasingly disenchanted with traditional news commentary, often motivated by sentiments of ineffectiveness and perceived bias. As trust in these institutions erodes, the audience’s abandonment of network news is becoming more pronounced, signaling a crucial point of reckoning. The traditional anchors' prominent roles are diminishing as viewers cast their lot with alternative, more authentic news sources.