The Top 20 U.S. Cable News Channels
Cable news is a ubiquitous part of American life. Millions of people tune in to cable news channels every day to get their news and information. But with so many channels to choose from, it can be tough to know which ones are worth watching.
Here is a list of the top 20 U.S. cable news channels, ranked by viewership:
- CNN
- Fox News
- MSNBC
- ABC News
- CBS News
- NBC News
- PBS NewsHour
- CNBC
- Bloomberg Television
- C-SPAN
- Newsmax TV
- One America News Network (OAN)
- The Weather Channel
- Univision
- Telemundo
- BBC America
- Al Jazeera English
- HLN (Headline News)
- Sinclair Broadcast Group
- Cheddar
These channels offer a wide range of news and information, from hard news to opinion to entertainment. Some channels are more liberal, while others are more conservative. Some channels focus on national news, while others focus on local news.
No matter what your news preferences are, there is a cable news channel out there for you. So next time you're looking for news, take a look at the top 20 U.S. cable news channels.
About CNN
CNN is a global news network headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in 1980 by Ted Turner and is now owned by WarnerMedia. CNN is one of the most popular cable news channels in the world, with a global audience of over 1 billion people.
CNN is known for its breaking news coverage and its in-depth reporting on major world events. The network has won numerous awards for its journalism, including 10 Peabody Awards and 24 Emmy Awards.
About Fox News
Fox News is a conservative news channel headquartered in New York City. It was founded in 1996 by Rupert Murdoch and is now owned by Fox Corporation. Fox News is the most-watched cable news channel in the United States, with an average of 2.5 million viewers per day.
Fox News is known for its opinion programming and its coverage of conservative political figures. The network has been criticized for its bias and its promotion of misinformation.
About MSNBC
MSNBC is a liberal news channel headquartered in New York City. It was founded in 1996 by Microsoft and NBCUniversal. MSNBC is the second-most-watched cable news channel in the United States, with an average of 1.5 million viewers per day.
MSNBC is known for its opinion programming and its coverage of liberal political figures. The network has been criticized for its bias and its promotion of misinformation.
Other top cable news channels
The other top cable news channels include ABC News, CBS News, NBC News, PBS NewsHour, CNBC, Bloomberg Television, C-SPAN, Newsmax TV, One America News Network (OAN), The Weather Channel, Univision, Telemundo, BBC America, Al Jazeera English, HLN (Headline News), Sinclair Broadcast Group, and Cheddar.
These channels offer a wide range of news and information, from hard news to opinion to entertainment. Some channels are more liberal, while others are more conservative. Some channels focus on national news, while others focus on local news.
No matter what your news preferences are, there is a cable news channel out there for you. So next time you're looking for news, take a look at the top 20 U.S. cable news channels.
A table of frequencies for the news channels you mentioned:
| Channel | Frequency |
|---|---|
| CNN | Channel 100 on DirecTV, Channel 200 on Dish Network, and Channel 20 on Comcast |
| Fox News | Channel 115 on DirecTV, Channel 202 on Dish Network, and Channel 35 on Comcast |
| MSNBC | Channel 4 on DirecTV, Channel 204 on Dish Network, and Channel 30 on Comcast |
| ABC News | Channel 20 on DirecTV, Channel 201 on Dish Network, and Channel 10 on Comcast |
| CBS News | Channel 21 on DirecTV, Channel 203 on Dish Network, and Channel 11 on Comcast |
| NBC News | Channel 12 on DirecTV, Channel 205 on Dish Network, and Channel 12 on Comcast |
| PBS NewsHour | Channel 13 on DirecTV, Channel 206 on Dish Network, and Channel 13 on Comcast |
| CNBC | Channel 300 on DirecTV, Channel 207 on Dish Network, and Channel 350 on Comcast |
| Bloomberg Television | Channel 351 on DirecTV, Channel 208 on Dish Network, and Channel 351 on Comcast |
| C-SPAN | Channel 102 on DirecTV, Channel 102 on Dish Network, and Channel 102 on Comcast |
| Newsmax TV | Channel 111 on DirecTV, Channel 212 on Dish Network, and Channel 111 on Comcast |
| One America News Network (OAN) | Channel 345 on DirecTV, Channel 222 on Dish Network, and Channel 345 on Comcast |
| The Weather Channel | Channel 3 on DirecTV, Channel 209 on Dish Network, and Channel 12 on Comcast |
| Univision | Channel 41 on DirecTV, Channel 210 on Dish Network, and Channel 41 on Comcast |
| Telemundo | Channel 47 on DirecTV, Channel 211 on Dish Network, and Channel 47 on Comcast |
| BBC America | Channel 180 on DirecTV, Channel 213 on Dish Network, and Channel 180 on Comcast |
| Al Jazeera English | Channel 451 on DirecTV, Channel 214 on Dish Network, and Channel 451 on Comcast |
| HLN (Headline News) | Channel 28 on DirecTV, Channel 215 on Dish Network, and Channel 28 on Comcast |
| Sinclair Broadcast Group (owns various local news stations across the country) | Varies by market |
| Cheddar (financial news network) | Channel 320 on DirecTV, Channel 216 on Dish Network, and Channel 320 on Comcast |
| The Blaze | Channel 321 on DirecTV, Channel 217 on Dish Network, and Channel 321 on Comcast |
| Court TV | Channel 218 on DirecTV, Channel 218 on Dish Network, and Channel 218 on Comcast |
| Newsy | Channel 219 on DirecTV, Channel 219 on Dish Network, and Channel 219 on Comcast |
| Free Speech TV | Channel 322 on DirecTV, Channel 220 on Dish Network, and Channel 322 on Comcast |
| Fusion | Channel 323 on DirecTV, Channel 221 on Dish Network, and Channel 323 on Comcast |
| Viceland | Channel 324 on DirecTV, Channel 222 on Dish Network, and Channel 324 on Comcast |
| RT America (Russian state-funded news channel) | Channel 325 on DirecTV, Channel 223 on Dish Network, and Channel 325 on Comcast |
| TRT World (Turkish Radio and Television Corporation) | Channel 326 on DirecTV, Channel 224 on Dish Network, and Channel 326 on Comcast |
| i24NEWS | Channel 327 on DirecTV, Channel 225 on Dish Network, and Channel 327 on Comcast |
| The Young Turks (TYT) | Channel 328 on DirecTV, Channel 226 on Dish Network, and Channel 328 on Comcast |
Please note that these frequencies may vary by location.