CNN Election Night Streaming-Only Live Cast
CNN will offer a unique Election Night experience that breaks from its traditional cable coverage. This year, a streaming-only live cast will be hosted on Discovery's new subscription platform, All Access, targeting younger, digital audiences.
Host and Guests
Moderator Harry Enten will lead an engaging panel including radio host Charlamagne tha God, conservative podcaster and author Ben Shapiro, and technology journalist Kara Swisher, among others.
Format and Atmosphere
The group will abandon the usual desk setup, opting instead to discuss voting returns casually on couches over food and drinks, creating an informal yet insightful atmosphere.
“We are excited to build upon CNN’s best-in-class election coverage and provide a unique and more casual experience for subscribers to CNN’s new streaming service,” said Abigail Crutchfield, CNN’s senior vice president of Washington and special-events programming.
“The goal of the program is to give streaming audiences unfiltered access to a raw, smart, engaging conversation with some of the biggest voices in media as the results unfold.”
Availability
The special will air on All Access starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern and will not be available on traditional TV networks.
Summary
CNN’s streaming Election Night special offers a fresh and casual alternative to traditional coverage, featuring prominent media voices in an informal setting to engage younger audiences.