Meet the Press with Kristen Welker achieved the highest ratings among Sunday news shows for the second quarter of 2025 in the 25-54 age demographic, securing an average of 435,000 viewers. This success placed the show ahead of CBS's Face the Nation and ABC's This Week in the key demographic. The show has consistently outperformed ABC and CBS over recent quarters. Additionally, Welker's interview with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gained significant viewership online, suggesting a strong correlation between viral content and audience engagement.
NBC's Meet the Press with Kristen Welker led Sunday news shows in the key 25-54 age demographic for the second quarter of 2025, averaging 435,000 viewers in that demographic. This marks three consecutive quarters leading ABC and three out of four quarters ahead of CBS. The show received significant attention due to Welker's viral interview with Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani regarding the phrase 'Globalize the Intifada,' which garnered nearly 1 million views on YouTube and over three million on TikTok.
Welker's interview with Mamdani, who did not condemn the phrase 'Globalize the Intifada,' sparked significant engagement on social media, contributing to the show's strong performance in the younger demographic. It indicates the growing influence of viral moments on news shows and their ability to capture audience attention.
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