Nielsen ratings data

CNN's Harris-Walz Interview Draws 5.987M Viewers, 1.1M in Key Demo

Aug 30, 2024, 04:53 PM

CNN's interview with Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz attracted nearly 6 million viewers, with 5.987 million according to early Nielsen data. This marks CNN's best performance in the 9 p.m. time slot since President Biden's inauguration, surpassing the combined viewership of Fox News and MSNBC. The interview drew 1.1 million viewers in the 25-54 demographic, more than double the combined audience of its competitors. The ratings highlight the significant interest in the Harris-Walz interview, which outperformed previous high-profile interviews, including the Trump-Vance interview that garnered 4.1 million viewers. Additionally, the interview achieved a 4.4 overnight rating.