Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to sit down with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan for a televised town hall event this month. The broadcast arrives as both political parties vie for control of Congress in the upcoming midterm elections. The one-hour special, titled CBS News Things That Matter: A Town Hall With Vice President JD Vance, will air on October 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+. During the discussion, Vance will address the congressional races and key voter concerns such as affordability, tariffs, immigration, health care, artificial intelligence, the conflict with Iran, and the health of American democracy. A recent CBS News Battleground Tracker poll indicates that President Trump remains a major motivating factor for voters on both sides of the political spectrum ahead of the November 3 election. Michigan serves as a strategic location for the conversation due to its critical role in the midterm cycle. The state hosts a competitive battleground Senate race alongside several closely contested House races that could dictate the future balance of power in Washington. Additionally, Michigan voters will cast ballots to elect a new governor for the first time in eight years. During the event, an audience composed of Michigan residents from diverse political backgrounds will question the vice president on the topics impacting their everyday lives. Viewers can watch the broadcast live on television or stream it on platforms including CBSNews.com, YouTube, and CBS News 24/7 following its initial airing.
Source: cbsnews.com
