In the comedy show that real life sometimes seems to imitate, folks can’t help but notice CNN’s current unease. It’s like watching a once-shiny car with all its paint peeling off. Their viewership has taken a nosedive, down by a significant margin, with a 20% year-over-year decline in viewership. In an attempt to capture any audience they can, they’ve found themselves talking about all sorts of misshapen topics, even ones that might not really be their beat. Who knew we’d be seeing so much chatter about big, hairy topics on CNN, and no, we’re not talking about their latest take on the economy.

But the real kicker comes when CNN tries to wrap its head around an unexpected puzzle: Donald Trump’s surprising rise in approval ratings. CNN’s data guy might be pulling his hair trying to understand the new numbers. Traditionally, Trump has had a tough battle with the polls, often seeing red instead of roses. People were scared to admit, even over the phone, that they support him, fearing backlash akin to admitting they stole cookies from the cookie jar. Now, however, a different tale unfolds as Trump’s ratings not only bloom but sometimes blossom beyond what even the optimistic fans expected.

The numbers speak annals, really. Some of the most recognized polls show Trump rising like he’s borrowed a trampoline. With a net positive approval rating and America seeing a leader sticking to the promises etched into his campaign trail, it sure seems like something new is in the air. No wonder people feel Trump’s keeping true to his word. Forget 46% from yesteryears; his support appears to be growing, with more Americans nodding in agreement, feeling like they finally bought a car that doesn’t lose a wheel after the first ride.

Let’s not dodge the main point: the American public thrives on real action and not smooth talking. They want what they vote for fulfilled, and they are now sensing a whiff of this rare air. Trump seems to defy previous cookie-cutter patterns of governance, where no matter who was in charge, the final product was the same old, same old. With a dynamic approach, his administration is malevolently shaking the cobwebs off the old political machinery. From borders to budgets, the feedback shows a majority nodding along to Trump’s hits—not quite the lullaby CNN hoped to sing over the airways.

In this game of musical chairs, CNN gingerly grapples with the tempo changes, refusing to acknowledge the harmony others are hearing. Screaming from the rooftops, they can’t grasp that their old repertoire of pointing fingers and broadcasting ‘woe-is-me’ narratives seems out of tune with the chorus of current American sentiment. The audience has moved from their seats, but CNN seems stuck in rewind, fumbling over past topics like a scratchy vinyl record—the nation, however, curls around a fresh, resonant note. The times are changing, the numbers show a shift, and we’ve got front-row seats to watch the story unfold.