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From Town Halls to Political Debates, CNN hosts open forums that give our audience the chance to hear directly from the people shaping their world. Politicians and newsmakers alike answer the tough questions from CNN's top anchors and political experts. Subscribe to get the full, unedited audio from these special events.
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State of Emergency: Confronting the Crisis in Minnesota
Hear from Minneapolis officials and community leaders, including Mayor Jacob Frey, as they take questions and discuss pathways forward. Moderated by CNN Anchors Anderson Cooper and Sara Sidner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Shutdown America: A CNN Town Hall with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Two weeks into the government shutdown, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took questions from a live studio audience. Kaitlan Collins moderated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A CNN Town Hall: America Asks Congress
On April 10, 2025 CNN hosted a Town Hall with Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Rep. Derek Tran (D-CA), hosted by Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices