CNN Features Charlamagne Tha God on Streaming Platform

CNN's All Access subscription-based streaming service, which launched this week, is positioning itself as a fresh, digital-first destination for younger audiences seeking unfiltered, interactive news experiences beyond traditional cable TV.

A key highlight for the Tuesday, off-year elections (focusing on races like New York City's mayoral contest, New Jersey and Virginia governorships, and California's special election) is an exclusive "livecast" program titled CNN Election Livecast. 

This two-hour special is designed specifically for All Access subscribers and will not air on traditional linear TV, emphasizing CNN's push for broadband-native content to engage Gen Z and millennial viewers who prefer casual, podcast-like discussions over desk-bound panels.

Details of the CNN Election Livecast

• Date and Time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 8:30–10:30 p.m. ET, running alongside CNN's main election night coverage starting at 5 p.m. ET (anchored by Jake Tapper, Dana Bash, Anderson Cooper, and John King on both TV and streaming).
• Format: Unlike CNN's standard studio setup, this is a relaxed "hangout" vibe—guests will lounge on couches, munching on food and drinks while reacting live to incoming vote tallies, exit polls, and surprises. It promises "unfiltered" banter, blending data dives with cultural commentary to break down results in real-time.

Moderator and Guests: Harry Enten (CNN's Chief Data Analyst and host of the "Margins of Error" podcast) leads as moderator, using his signature "Enten Scale" to unpack polling quirks and voter trends with humor and transparency.

Charlamagne tha God: The influential Radio Hall of Fame inductee and co-host of "The Breakfast Club" (reaching 7 million monthly listeners) brings provocative takes on race, youth turnout, and cultural angles—known for his bold, no-holds-barred style.

Ben Shapiro: Conservative powerhouse, founder of The Daily Wire, and host of one of the top U.S. podcasts, offering sharp right-leaning analysis on policy shifts and GOP gains.

Kara Swisher: Acclaimed tech journalist and podcaster (from shows like "On the News" and "Pivot"), focusing on how digital media, AI, and tech policy influence elections.

Additional Voices: Expect cameos from influencers like conservative commentator Isabel Brown and The Young Turks' Ana Kasparian, plus surprise guests for bipartisan sparks. 

All Access users will also get behind-the-scenes peeks from CNN's on-the-ground team.This livecast ties into All Access's broader election toolkit: interactive Magic Wall explorations via the app, bilingual streams (English/Spanish via CNN en Español), live polls, and post-show on-demand recaps.