CNN Election Night Surprise: Streaming-Only Live-Cast With Harry Enten, Charlamagne tha God, Ben Shapiro

CNN Election Night Streaming Special

CNN will offer a streaming-only live cast for Election Night, hosted by Harry Enten with guests including Charlamagne tha God and Ben Shapiro. This special coverage targets younger, digital viewers through CNN's new subscription service, “All Access.”

Unique Format and Participants

Unlike traditional broadcasts, the group will gather casually on couches, discussing voting returns over food and drinks instead of sitting behind a desk. The panel includes provocative radio host Charlamagne Tha God, conservative podcaster and author Ben Shapiro, and technology journalist Kara Swisher, among others.

Statement from CNN Executive

“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,” says Abigail Crutchfield, senior vice president of Washington and special-events programming at CNN.
“The goal of the program is to give streaming audiences unfiltered access to a raw, smart, engaging conversation with some of the biggest voices in media as the results unfold.”

Broadcast Details

This innovative format aims to blend expert analysis with a relaxed atmosphere to engage digital audiences during Election Night.

Author's summary: CNN's Election Night stream offers an informal, interactive format featuring prominent voices, targeting younger viewers on its subscription platform, “All Access.”

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Variety Variety — 2025-11-02

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