CNN's Streaming-Only Election Night Coverage
CNN will offer a unique Election Night experience through a streaming-only live cast on its new subscription service, “All Access.” This coverage targets younger, digital viewers and will not air on the traditional cable network.
Hosts and Guests
Harry Enten will moderate the live stream, joined by notable personalities such as provocative radio host Charlamagne tha God, conservative podcaster and author Ben Shapiro, and technology journalist Kara Swisher. Instead of sitting behind a desk, the group will engage casually on couches, discussing voting returns over food and drink.
Program Vision
“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 senior vice president of Washington and special-events programming.
The program aims to offer streaming viewers an unfiltered, intelligent, and engaging conversation with prominent media voices as election results unfold.
Broadcast Details
- Starts at 8:30 p.m. Eastern time
- Available exclusively on “All Access”
- Not accessible to traditional TV viewers
This innovative format marks a departure from CNN's usual coverage, appealing directly to digital audiences with a fresh, informal approach.
“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.”
Author’s summary: CNN’s new streaming-only Election Night live cast offers a fresh, informal discussion led by Harry Enten and prominent guests, aiming to engage digital viewers with real-time election analysis.