CNN Launches Streaming-Only Election Night Coverage
CNN's Election Night coverage will include a streaming-only live cast hosted by Harry Enten, featuring guests such as Charlamagne tha God and Ben Shapiro. This special broadcast targets younger, digital audiences on CNN's subscription-based streaming platform, "All Access," and will not be available on traditional cable TV.
Unique Format and Participants
The live cast will have a relaxed setup, with hosts and guests seated on couches, discussing voting returns informally over food and drinks. Besides Harry Enten, the panel includes provocative radio host Charlamagne tha God, conservative podcaster and author Ben Shapiro, and technology journalist Kara Swisher.
Project Leadership and Goals
“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 leading media personalities as election results come in, differing significantly from traditional CNN presentations.
Broadcast Details
- Streaming premiere at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time
- Available exclusively on the "All Access" platform
- Not accessible to traditional TV viewers
Author's summary: CNN innovates election coverage with an exclusive, informal streaming broadcast on "All Access," providing real-time analysis by influential media voices for a younger audience.