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CBS (US)
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Running
Start:
2026-02-15
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We live in a divided country. A country where many cannot talk to those with whom they disagree. Where people can't speak across the political divide – or even sometimes across the kitchen table.Things That Matter aims to change that.Sponsored by Bank of America, 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.The events take Americans into the most important issues that directly affect their lives – immigration, capitalism, public health, criminal justice, foreign policy, artificial intelligence and the state of politics. The debates echo the country's 250th anniversary, showing how the power of America's earliest principles – civil, substantive discussion, free of rancor – have immense value today.
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S1E4 - A Town Hall with Ben Sasse
Former Sen. Ben Sasse, now battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, answers questions about his faith, his experimental treatment, the country and more in this town hall moderated by Scott Pelley.
Air Date: 26 Apr 2026 18:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - A Town Hall with the Artemis Astronauts II
The town hall, and our ongoing series THINGS THAT MATTER, will connect the Artemis II crew with an audience of the next generation of space explorers. With a focus on families and kids, the astronauts will field questions from the students of NEST+m and M.S. 255 Salk School of Science, along with 2026 NASA HUNCH competition finalists from Frontier Central High School, Bergen County Technical School and others.
Air Date: 01 May 2026 06:30 (CDT)
S1E6 - A Town Hall with Vice President JD Vance I
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.
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.
Air Date: 17 Oct 2026 19:00 (CDT)