Media may not shape Americans’ opinions, but news consumption habits reflect their sentiments, according to Mediapost citing a Numerator study conducted in May 2025.
Viewers of legacy networks like CBS, NBC, and ABC describe the country as "chaotic," "struggling," and "troubled." In contrast, conservative media viewers, such as those watching Fox News or Newsmax, see it as "divided," "better," or "hopeful."
Economically, 6.7% of Fox News viewers say, “This is the best we’ve ever been doing,” compared to the 3.4% national average. Additionally, 12.7% of Fox viewers say, “We’re doing pretty well,” and 46.8% say, “We are doing just fine.”
On the other hand, only 2.7% of PBS viewers believe “This is the best we’ve ever been doing,” with 10.5% saying they’re doing pretty well. Among CNN viewers, 2.3% feel they’re doing better than ever, 8.7% say they’re doing pretty well, and 36.9% report doing just fine. CBS viewers are the least optimistic, with only 0.3% saying they’re doing better than ever, 6.3% saying they’re doing pretty well, and 33.5% saying they’re just fine.
Numerator’s chief economist, Leo Feler, notes, “As a country, we’re highly polarized in our news sources. Those relying on legacy networks tend to be more pessimistic.”
The study surveyed 2,000 Americans.
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