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CBS News Launches Town Hall Series on Key Issues

12/18/2025

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  • CBS News launches a town hall series, 'Things That Matter,' with The Free Press and Bank of America.
  • The series features Vice President JD Vance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
  • Topics include feminism, religion, and the American Dream.
  • Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, says civil discourse is needed amid division.
  • Erika Kirk’s town hall drew mixed ratings, prompting CBS to stay committed to engaging audiences.