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As the new media landscape flourishes, legacy media finds itself at a critical juncture. The recent ratings failure of NBC's interview with President Biden underscores a growing disconnect between mainstream narratives and the perspectives of average Americans. The viewership numbers tell a stark story: with only 97,000 viewers in the critical 25-54 age demographic, even an interview with the President could not compete with reruns of classic sitcoms.
Critics of Biden's administration point to these ratings as a broader reflection of his leadership and the sentiments of the American public. The journalists' narrative focusing on division and controversy struggles to gain traction, contrasting sharply with the aspirational messages coming from new media figures.