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

Vice President JD Vance will participate in a town hall event with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan on October 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. The discussion will cover key issues such as affordability, tariffs, and health care that are influencing voter decisions ahead of the November midterm elections. The town hall is set against the backdrop of competitive congressional races in Michigan, which could determine control of Congress.

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Vice President JD Vance will participate in a town hall event with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil on October 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, ahead of the 2026 midterms. The discussion will take place in Michigan, focusing on key issues such as affordability, tariffs, immigration, health care, artificial intelligence, the war with Iran, and the state of American democracy. Michigan is particularly significant because it hosts a closely watched Senate race and several competitive House contests that could determine which party controls Congress. The event aims to give an audience of voters from across the political spectrum the opportunity to ask Vance questions about these issues and how they impact daily life.

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An audience of Michigan voters from across the political spectrum will ask Vance questions ahead of the 2026 election, focusing on the issues that matter most to them and how those issues are affecting their daily lives.

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🔮 Vice President JD Vance will sit down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan this month as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress in the .

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Vice President JD Vance will sit down with "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil in Michigan this month as Democrats and Republicans battle for control of Congress in the . asserted

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The town hall will air on Oct. 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.Vance asserted

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found President Trump continues to motivate voters on both sides of the political divide ahead of the Nov. 3 election. asserted

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Michigan provides a fitting backdrop for the conversation, as voters prepare to weigh in on several closely watched races. asserted

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The Wolverine State is home to a battleground Senate race and several competitive House contests that could help determine which party controls Congress. uncertain

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Voters will also elect a for the first time in eight years. asserted

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Watch "CBS News "Things That Matter": A Town Hall With Vice President JD Vance" on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS Television Network or stream it on Paramount+. asserted

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The one-hour special will also be available to watch afterward on CBSNews.com, YouTube and CBS News 24/7. asserted

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