While it’s often a four-to-one pile-on, “The Five” bills itself as the only forum on cable news where personalities with opposing views are seen debating issues on a regular basis. The program, which launched in 2011, has succeeded in attracting viewers who politically identify as Democratic or independent.
News, remains a top attraction for viewers aged 25 to 54, the demographic most favored by advertisers who buy spots on news programming. Many of those advertisers steer clear of Carlson show, as his inflammatory remarks on immigration and other issues have led to threats of consumer boycotts
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