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More viewers cutting the cord, switching to over-the-air TV
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May 11, 2015
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More viewers cutting the cord, switching to over-the-air TV
More than 12.3 million homes now use over-the-air broadcasting for their TV viewing.
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More than 12.3 million homes now use over-the-air broadcasting for their TV viewing.

A growing number of viewers are getting rid of their cable subscriptions and switching to over-the-air antennae to watch their favorite shows and movies. And cable companies are taking notice. 

Stephen Battaglio, who writes about television and media business for the Los Angeles Times, joined the show to explain more.