Hot mics, no audience: Date, time, and other key rules for the Vance-Walz CBS Vice Presidential debate

CBS VP debate 2024: On October 1, JD Vance, Donald Trump’s running mate, and Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick, will participate in the final debate of the 2024 election cycle. Hosted by CBS News, the debate will last 90 minutes and feature live microphones, no live audience, and a structured response format. Moderators Norah O'Donnell and Margaret Brennan will lead the event, which will include two commercial breaks and conclude with closing statements. Both candidates have been rigorously preparing for the debate.