MSNBC: Maddow's interview with Parnas brought in 4.5 million viewers-Highest rated episode ever

[kpete]

MSNBC says last night's episode of @maddow, which featured an interview with Lev Parnas, brought in 4.5 million total viewers, the show's highest-rated episode ever.

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[dewsgirl]

1. No one deserves it more, I am so happy for her.❤

She was born for this.

[riversedge]

2. k and R

[global1]

3. Is It Me Or Did I Hear A Bunch Of Talking Heads Today Trying To.....

discredit Parnas? It seemed like they were out providing talking points for Trump to wiggle out of the latest accusations against him.

I can't wait to hear Part II of Maddow's interview with Parnas tonight. I'm hoping for more bombshells.

[milestogo]

4. Audience size might even double.

[a kennedy]

11. No....I heard that as well.....

[djacq]

5. And there's a Part II tonight.

[bdamomma]

6. Wow I just heard

that. Part 2....he is spilling it all.

[DENVERPOPS]

10. I would love

an audience equaling Trump voters. Would Trump have an aneurism.....

[Duppers]

7. K & R

It was riveting.

[ffr]

8. To repeat post #5, there's a Part Deux. So, but wait, there's more!!!

[IcyPeas]

9. he's on anderson cooper now too (repeated later)

[OliverQ]

12. Great news, but..

How does 4.5 million translate into America as a whole? While that's a high number for news ratings (I don't think Hannity has ever gotten close to that), 4.5 million is obviously a very small percentage of the population.

Do you think this indicates a lot of America is paying attention, or just us MSNBC/Maddow fans?

[groundloop]

18. My take on that question is that far more than 4.5 Million will hear about this

Many of the 4.5 Million will be talking about it at work, spreading the truth about tRump's crimes to co-workers and family members who don't normally pay attention. PLUS, the interview will be covered in the press, so even more people will begin to see what went on. PLUS late-night talk shows will be discussing it.

I have a gut feeling that this could be a tide changing event.

[progressoid]

19. "Hannity," averages 3.3 million. "Rachel Maddow Show" was third, with 2.78 million

Fox News averaged 2.5 million viewers per night in 2019, the most in its 23-year history, making the network the most-watched channel on basic cable.

According to Nielsen Media Research, Fox News beat out ESPN, with its 1.78 million viewers, and third-place MSNBC, which drew an average of 1.75 million viewers in prime time. Fox topped its cable competitors for a fourth straight year, Nielsen said.

CNN finished 22nd, with an average of 972,000 viewers per night.

The top five shows in cable news for 2019 were Fox's "Hannity," with 3.3 million, followed by "Tucker Carlson Tonight," with 3.1 million.

MSNBC's "Rachel Maddow Show" was third, with 2.78 million, followed by Fox's "The Ingraham Angle," with 2.57 million, and "The Five" at 2.55 million.

https://thehill.com/homenews/media/476220-fox-news-hits-record-high-viewership-in-networks-23-year-history

[OliverQ]

20. It's disgusting how popular Fox is.

So many Americans are idiots.

[H2O Man]

13. Recommended.

And for good reason -- Rachel was amazing.

[pioche4]

14. So over Andersoon Cooper

Our nation's democracy is burning, ERA has passed the 38th state, and he focuses on the lack of a handshake and a disagreement between 2 candidates...Fuck him!

[defacto7]

15. And that's only what is measurable on cable and satellite.

It doesn't count those like me who watch on the Internet after the fact or those who listen on podcast or anonymously. There are a lot of us out there.

[Pacifist Patriot]

17. I'm in that camp too.

I get up at 5:30 a.m. and just can't stay up until 10 p.m. I watch online the following day.

[NCProgressive]

16. Good for Rachel

I want her to see beating Hannity the buffoon day after day