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Neon and Sparkles underscore the central theme of declining ratings and revenue within media organizations, grounding their analysis in statistics that illustrate the audience loss faced by prominent programs. They argue that the media’s attempts to connect with their viewers through more of the same sensational reporting are misguided, and early reactions to the new administration have already begun to translate into lower viewer counts.
A Time for Honesty?
The crux of their argument suggests that what audiences truly crave is honest reporting devoid of bias. They contend that the media is content to perpetuate its own narratives without acknowledging the shifting political landscape or the feelings of disillusioned viewers.