As the federal government shutdown enters its second week, CNN is mounting one of its most high-stakes political events of the year: “Shutdown America: A CNN Town Hall with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.”
Moderated by CNN anchor and Chief White House Correspondent, Kaitlan Collins, the live event promises to put urgent economic and social issues under public scrutiny and give viewers a front-row seat into Democratic responses amid the crisis.
The event is taking place Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT in Washington, D.C. studio, with a live audience of citizens including Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and individuals directly impacted by the shutdown.
During the event, Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez will field questions from Collins and the studio audience, addressing the ongoing fiscal standoff and its real-world consequences.
The town hall will air live on CNN, CNN International, and CNN en Español. You can stream via CNN.com and the CNN app and the program will be available on demand beginning October 16th.
This town hall lands at a pivotal moment, with millions of federal employees furloughed or working without pay, critical services disrupted, and a polarized Congress at a standstill.
The event offers a rare in-depth dialogue between activists, representatives, and everyday people confronting the fallout.
Whether you’re tuning in for policy insight, civic engagement, or pure political drama, “Shutdown America” promises to be a must-watch moment.
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