CNN's Podcaster Envy: Legacy Networks Chase Viral Success

It's March 24th.

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Megan Kelly has taken a sharp jab at CNN for trying to copy the casual style of popular

podcasters like herself.

The network recently revamped his shows, with anchors like Anderson Cooper rolling up his

sleeves and chatting at a desk with oversized microphones.

Much like setups on independent digital platforms.

Jake Tapper even broadcasts the first hour of his program from his own cluttered office

desk.

Meanwhile, Kelly teamed up with Pierce Morgan on her show to poke fun at these changes.

They called it a desperate move, with Tapper squeezing guests onto his couch to mimic

real journalism spots.

Morgan described Cooper's loosen tie and unbuttoned shirt as awkward imitation, laughing that mainstream

stars are now cosplaying as podcasters.

Tapper's are reacting with amusement online, but Kelly and Morgan point to a bigger shift.

Their programs draw massive audiences on YouTube and TikTok, including clips that rack up

42 million views, like their debate on a Super Bowl.

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They attract folks around age 45, compared to CNN's average viewer at 77.

Morgan, who once hosted a CNN, shared how his four kids from ages 14 to 32 skipped traditional

TV entirely for digital content.

Those like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens are pulling in younger crowds too.

Proving platforms like YouTube rule news consumption now.

This podcaster envy highlights how legacy networks chase viral success, but authenticity

wins out in the end.