Watch the VP debate at CBS Broadcast Center in NYC

Welcome to the Boston Post News network, where we bring you the latest updates on the upcoming vice presidential debate between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz. The much-anticipated debate is set to take place on Oct. 1 at the CBS Broadcast Center, a historic studio located in the bustling city of New York.

It’s been over six decades since New York City last hosted a presidential or vice presidential general election debate, back in 1960 when John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon went head-to-head for their fourth debate. The venue for this year’s debate will be Studio 45 at the CBS Broadcast Center, situated in the vibrant Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan. Following the heated debate, campaign surrogates and the press will convene at the spin room in Studio 42 within the 800,000-square-foot Broadcast Center. Members of the media will be stationed in the cafeteria, keeping a close eye on the proceedings and reporting on the event.

Studio 45, where the debate is set to unfold, previously housed iconic television shows like “Inside Edition” and “Captain Kangaroo.” It’s a historic venue that adds to the significance of this important political event.

On the big day, both vice-presidential candidates, Vance and Walz, along with moderators Norah O’Donnell and Margaret Brennan, will grace the stage at the CBS Broadcast Center. This faceoff marks the final debate scheduled for the 2024 presidential campaign. While Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have already had one debate, Harris has accepted an invitation for another, although Trump has declined, claiming it’s too late in the campaign for another bout.

The debate is slated to run for 90 minutes, kicking off at 9 p.m. ET with two four-minute breaks included. There will be no live audience present. Each question posed will receive a two-minute response from the candidate targeted, followed by a two-minute rebuttal from the other candidate. Additionally, each candidate will have one minute for further rebuttals, with moderators having the discretion to offer an extra minute to continue a particular discussion.

CBS News will oversee the debate, with the option to mute candidates’ microphones if necessary, ensuring a fair and orderly exchange of ideas.

For avid viewers looking to tune in to this crucial debate, mark your calendars for 9 p.m. ET when the broadcast kicks off on the CBS television network. Preceding the debate, a pre-show coverage will begin at 8 p.m. ET on CBS stations, leading up to the main event. Viewers can also catch the debate coverage on CBS News 24/7, with a post-debate show for reactions and in-depth analysis taking place on various CBS platforms.

The CBS Broadcast Center has a rich history dating back to its acquisition by CBS in 1952. Originally a milk distribution center and a brewery in earlier years, the facility transitioned into a broadcasting hub in the 1960s. Walter Cronkite famously broadcasted the 1964 election results from Studio 41 within the center, a spot now occupied by the “Drew Barrymore Show.”

With an array of sound stages and studios, the CBS Broadcast Center has been home to various programs over the years, including popular soap operas like “As the World Turns” and “Guiding Light.” Presently, the center hosts CBS News 24/7, CBS New York (WCBS-TV), as well as other corporate and third-party productions, serving as a pivotal distribution center for the CBS Television Network.

CBS News shows are filmed at a range of locations, with “CBS Evening News” being recorded in Washington, D.C., and “CBS Mornings” in Times Square at Paramount Global headquarters. The Broadcast Center is a prime spot for shooting several CBS News 24/7 programs like “The Daily Report with John Dickerson” and “CBS Morning News.” Tonight’s vice presidential debate between Vance and Walz promises to be a riveting event, slated to air at 9 p.m. ET on CBS and CBS News 24/7.

For all the latest updates on this crucial debate and comprehensive post-debate analysis, be sure to download the free CBS News app. Stay informed with live coverage, fact checks, and expert commentary as the vice presidential candidates go head-to-head in this historic event.

Join us on the Boston Post News network as we bring you all the highlights and insights from the upcoming vice presidential debate at the CBS Broadcast Center. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!