Well, given the intensity of the latest news cycle, it may come as a surprise to some viewers that NewsNation has eaten into the already sagging ratings of CNN and beaten them in some key demographics. In a recent cycle, Nielsen Media Research found the upstart news network defeated CNN in viewership for some recent stories that have been burning up the airwaves. This was particularly true with their coverage of the recent congressional UFO hearings. (Sats from Nielsen Media Research)