JD Vance to speak with Tony Dokoupil for town hall ahead of midterms

Vice President JD Vance is set to engage in a town hall discussion with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan ahead of the crucial midterm elections. The event will be broadcast on October 17th at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. During the town hall, Vance will touch upon the congressional race and the key issues influencing voters' decisions, such as affordability, tariffs, immigration, healthcare, artificial intelligence, the conflict in Iran, and the state of American democracy.

Recent polling by CBS News Battleground Tracker suggests that President Trump remains a significant motivator for voters across the political spectrum as they head into the November 3rd election. The choice to hold the town hall in Michigan is apt, given the state's pivotal Senate race and numerous competitive House contests that could shape Congress's control.

Additionally, Michigan will elect a new governor after a gap of eight years. The audience will comprise Michigan residents from all walks of life, eager to ask Vance questions about the pressing matters affecting their lives and the future of American democracy. The one-hour special, titled "Things That Matter: A Town Hall With Vice President JD Vance," will air on the CBS Television Network or stream on Paramount+. Viewers can also catch the program later on CBSNews.com, YouTube, and CBS News 24/7.