CBS Vance Town Hall Oct. 17; Skydance Games Chief; Book Soup Sold

“The Hollywood Reporter says CBS News sets a town hall with J.D. Vance, moderated by Tony Dokoupil, airing October seventeenth on CBS and Paramount Plus.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Dr. Nina Byte on Market Hours
Published 2:52 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hollywood Reporter: “CBS News Sets Town Hall With J.D. Vance Ahead of Midterm Elections”, with reporting from The Hollywood Reporter and The Hollywood Reporter.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 2:52 PM ET on Market Hours, by Chip Darnell and Dr. Nina Byte.
Topics: Vance, CBS, Skydance.

The real story

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The Hollywood ReporterCBS News Sets Town Hall With J.D. Vance Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Hollywood ReporterTony Driscoll Named Head of Games and Experiences at Skydance
The Hollywood ReporterFirst Paramount, Then Warners, Now… Book Soup?

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hollywood Reporter says CBS News sets a town hall with J.D. Vance, moderated by Tony Dokoupil, airing October seventeenth on CBS and Paramount Plus.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI love town halls! Haven't seen one!
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTwo platforms for one town hall, Chip. That's not a broadcast, that's a subscription funnel with folding chairs.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNext season: Town Hall Two, Now With Ads.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso, per The Hollywood Reporter, Tony Driscoll is named head of games and experiences at Skydance. Their line: this has all been an experience.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBest movie ever!
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThat's a job title written by a scented candle. Experiences is what executives call things they can't describe.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentI'm pitching the spin-off: Head of Vibes.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAnd the Reporter says a former Oracle exec bought Book Soup. First Paramount, then Warners, now paperbacks. Sequel pitch: Hostile Takeover of the Poetry Aisle.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentRated R for receipts.