CBS News will bring Vice President JD Vance to Michigan for a town hall focused on the midterm elections. Tony Dokoupil will moderate the event as voters weigh issues ranging from affordability to immigration.
What We Know: CBS News will present CBS News Things That Matter: A Town Hall With Vice President JD Vance on Saturday, October 17th at 8:00 p.m. ET. The one-hour special will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Dokoupil, the anchor of CBS Evening News, will interview Vance before an audience of Michigan voters from across the political spectrum. The discussion will cover the congressional elections and issues including tariffs, healthcare, artificial intelligence, the war with Iran, immigration, affordability, and the state of American democracy.
What’s At Stake: Michigan will play a significant role in determining control of Congress during the midterm elections. The state features a competitive Senate race and several contested House races. Meanwhile, Michigan voters will elect their first new governor in eight years. Consequently, Vance’s appearance gives CBS News an opportunity to examine the political issues shaping voters in a key battleground state.
What Remains Unclear: CBS News hasn’t announced which specific voters will participate in the town hall or detailed the questions they plan to ask Vance. Additionally, the network hasn’t indicated whether the vice president will address other political developments beyond the issues outlined for the event.
What It Means: The Vance town hall continues CBS News’ Things That Matter series of special events featuring prominent political and public figures. The network has previously hosted town halls with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse. Furthermore, CBS News will make the special available on CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 following its broadcast.
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