VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE SPEAKS WITH CBS NEWS’ TONY DOKOUPIL FOR “THINGS THAT MATTER” TOWN HALL AHEAD OF 2026 MIDTERM ELECTIONS

One-Hour Special Airs Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+

Series Brought to You By Bank of America

As Democrats and Republicans battle for control in the high-stakes midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance speaks with CBS EVENING NEWS anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan about the race for Congress and issues impacting voters at the polls, including affordability, tariffs, immigration, healthcare, artificial intelligence, the war with Iran and the state of our democracy. Michigan is home to a battleground Senate race and several competitive House contests. The results of these elections could decide the party in control of Congress. Voters will also elect the state's first new governor in eight years.

CBS NEWS THINGS THAT MATTER: A TOWN HALL WITH VICE PRESIDENT JD VANCE will broadcast Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and stream on Paramount+*. The one-hour special will be presented post-broadcast on CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7.

As Americans head to the polls, CBS News presents the town hall with Vice President Vance in front of an audience of Michigan voters from across the political spectrum. They will ask questions on the biggest issues facing them and share how those issues are impacting their daily lives.

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ABOUT "THINGS THAT MATTER"

Vice President Vance is the latest featured guest in CBS News' series of town hall specials. The Network previously presented A Town Hall with the Artemis Astronauts (May 1), A Town Hall with Ben Sasse (April 26), The Gen Z Debate (April 23), A Town Hall with Wes Moore (Feb. 15) and more.

THINGS THAT MATTER is a series of town halls and debates that will feature the people in politics and culture who are shaping American life. The events will be held across the country, in front of audiences who have a stake in the topics under discussion. Learn more here.

Bank of America has joined THINGS THAT MATTER as its title sponsor. Tracing its lineage to 1784, Bank of America is sponsoring the series in support of dialogue and debate during the country's 250^th anniversary year.

*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

Press Contacts:

Natalie Pahz

CBS News Communications

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