Which news network has the highest viewership among the 18-49 age group in 2025?

Checked on September 22, 2025
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1. Summary of the results

The question of which news network has the highest viewership among the 18-49 age group in 2025 is partially answered by the analyses provided. According to [1], Fox News' Gutfeld! led in total viewers and viewers aged 18-49 in the late-night time slot for Q2 2025, making it a potential candidate for the highest viewership among the 18-49 age group in 2025 [1]. Additionally, [2] mentions that Gutfeld! secured 204,000 viewers in the 18-49 demo during August, which further supports the claim that Fox News may have high viewership among this age group [2]. However, it is essential to note that these sources only provide information about specific time slots or programs and may not be representative of the overall viewership among the 18-49 age group. Other sources, such as [3] and [4], do not provide direct information about the 18-49 age group viewership, but they do discuss TV ratings and the impact of streaming on viewing habits, as well as the median age of audiences for various news sources [3] [4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several sources, including [5], [6], [7], and [6], provide information about the A25-54 demo, which may not be directly relevant to the 18-49 age group [5] [6] [7]. These sources suggest that Fox News had high viewership in the A25-54 demo, but it is unclear how this translates to the 18-49 age group. Furthermore, [8] does not provide any relevant data for the 18-49 age group or any other age group, which limits the understanding of the overall viewership landscape [8]. To fully answer the question, more specific data about the 18-49 age group viewership across different news networks and time slots is needed. [3] and [4] highlight the importance of considering the impact of streaming on viewing habits and the median age of audiences for various news sources, which could provide alternative viewpoints on the topic [3] [4].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement asks for the news network with the highest viewership among the 18-49 age group in 2025, but it does not specify a particular time slot or program. This lack of specificity may lead to misinformation or bias, as different sources provide information about different aspects of viewership. For example, [1] and [2] focus on the late-night time slot and a specific program, respectively, which may not be representative of the overall viewership among the 18-49 age group [1] [2]. Fox News may benefit from this framing, as it is mentioned in several sources as having high viewership among the 18-49 age group in specific contexts [1] [2]. However, without more comprehensive data, it is difficult to determine whether this is truly the case. Other news networks, such as CNN, may also have high viewership among the 18-49 age group, but this is not explicitly stated in the provided sources [6].

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