Stations want their on-air people to have a presence on social media. This is what it has come down to on a daily basis. This, or video of the anchors dancing, showing off their ties or socks. “Oh my, all of us wore the same color dress today, unplanned.” 
Investigative Journalism, Social Media Style
Not a good idea for anyone to rely on just cable news for their sources of information. It just more talk show driven rather than info. People are better off watching network evening news from any of the networks. There is more going on in the world than the drama at Mar a lago and Trumps latest lie or gaslighting.