How, when to watch Harris-Walz interview on CNN tonight
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Tim Walz and Kamala Harris sit for an interview with CNN's Dana Bash Thursday, Aug. 29. Photo: Courtesy of CNN
Vice President Kamala Harris' first formal interview as the Democratic presidential nominee airs on CNN Thursday night.
Why it matters: The highly anticipated interview comes at a pivotal point in the campaign, less than two weeks ahead of the Sept. 10 presidential debate.
- It's the first time Harris is sitting for a major media interview since President Biden dropped out of the race on July 21.
When is Harris interview on CNN?
The big picture: Harris will be joined by running mate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for the Aug. 29 interview with Dana Bash, CNN anchor and chief political correspondent.
- The interview was recorded Thursday afternoon in Savannah, Georgia, as Harris and Walz take a bus tour through the state.
Flashback: Harris told reporters on Aug. 8 that she hoped to have an interview scheduled by the end of the month.
- Her campaign has been leaning into social media and content creators and influencers.
- Harris had interviews with three influencers during last week's Democratic National Convention rather than traditional journalists.
What time is the Harris-Walz interview?
Zoom in: CNN says the exclusive interview airs in its entirety as a primetime special Thursday, Aug. 29 at 9pm ET.
- It will air on broadcast channels and across its platforms.
The latest: CNN posted a sneak peek of the interview Thursday afternoon.
- In the short clip, Harris said her "values have not changed" when asked about shifting policy positions after her 2020 presidential campaign.
How to stream Harris and Walz interview live
Zoom out: Pay TV subscribers can stream "The First Interview: Harris & Walz A CNN Exclusive" live, the network said in a news release.
- It can be streamed on the CNN website, CNN.com, and CNN connected TV and mobile apps Thursday.
- The interview will be available on demand starting Friday for " TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN connected TV and mobile apps, and Cable Operator Platforms."
Harris Trump presidential debate date
What's next: Former President Trump and Harris are set to debate Sept. 10 in a presidential debate on ABC News.
- The Trump campaign has accepted the ABC News rules that include muting microphones when a candidate is not speaking, per a top Trump ally.
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