"The Super Bowl is more than a football game, it's America culture. ESPN doesn’t have to convince viewers why they should watch, as it has worked to do with the College Football Playoff National Championship."
If we are going to survive and even – dare I say – thrive, then we must be able to pivot, especially when the marketplace tells you so in such glaring fashion.
As a self-avowed independent, the morning show is perfect for me. I react in real time and make a concerted effort to look at all sides of an issue, while making the show (hopefully) a safe space for Democrats and Republicans alike. Can the same be said after 9 AM?
Both can get more attention in the marketplace by doing things differently, generate positive energy, and most importantly, generate legitimate content people might actually want to see and hear.
This shouldn’t take much time and, in fact, might add to the on-air conversation. The host can give real reasons why some of the polls about your market’s midterms are good or bogus, beyond “How can Candidate X be ahead?” or “You can’t believe any of the polls.”