I think you're spot on. CNN, as a company, is not run like a news organization any more. There is a specific objective and the content they produce is designed

I think you're spot on. CNN, as a company, is not run like a news organization any more. There is a specific objective and the content they produce is designed to influence rather than to inform. The broader market is onto this dynamic. They are selling a very specific product to a specific audience. It turns out that the audience doesn't think it is worth much. This is another sign that CNN is on life support.