Following the Bari Weiss-moderated sitdown with Erika Kirk that was a massive ratings flop, CBS News has doubled down on the format and is launching a new town hall series in partnership with Weiss’ “anti-woke” digital media outlet that the network’s parent company recently purchased.
According to the network’s press release, the series of town halls and debates will be called Things That Matter, and the first participant will be Vice President JD Vance. According to a network source, the Vance interview will air in early 2026, with the venue and date to be determined.
