【Hosted by CNN】Live Broadcast of "California Gubernatorial Primary Debate"

International news channel "CNNj," broadcasting 24 hours a day, will fully livestream the California Gubernatorial Primary Debate hosted by CNN. The debate will be broadcast from 10:00 AM JST on Wednesday, May 6th, and will be moderated by CNN's Kaitlan Collins and Alex Michelson. This will be a notable opportunity for voters to directly compare candidates' stances ahead of the important election in the largest US state.

CNN Hosted "California Gubernatorial Primary Debate"

The California gubernatorial election will determine the governor in the November general election, following the June primary. This debate is positioned as a prelude to that. Incumbent Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom is set to complete his term in January 2027 due to term limits and has indicated he is considering running for the US presidency in 2028. The contest to succeed Newsom is drawing attention, with implications for the Trump administration and US politics.

Kaitlan Collins interviewing Governor Newsom at this year's Davos Conference. Alex Michelson interviewing Republican candidate Steve Hilton, who has received an endorsement from President Trump.

Kaitlan Collins, one of the moderators, is a CNN program anchor and also serves as a White House Chief Correspondent. She has a strong track record of interviewing numerous politicians and dignitaries, including direct interviews with President Trump and Governor Newsom. Alex Michelson, on the other hand, moved to CNN last year from FOX11 and continues to report news from his hometown of Los Angeles. He is known for his past interviews with figures such as President Trump, former President Biden, and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Attention is also focused on the moderating skills of these two accomplished anchors active on the front lines of CNN.

【Broadcast Overview】

Broadcast Channel: CNNj

Broadcast Period: 5/6 (Wed) 10:00 AM JST onwards

Broadcast Program: "California Gubernatorial Primary Debate"

How to Watch: https://www2.jctv.co.jp/cnnj/howto/

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【About CNNj】

The CNN brand's 24+ networks and information services are provided to 2 billion people in over 200 countries and regions worldwide. Among these, CNNj is a 24-hour broadcast channel operated in Japan through a partnership between CNN and JCTV, based on CNN International broadcasts viewable in approximately 320 million households and hotel rooms globally. It delivers bilingual broadcasts with English and Japanese simultaneous interpretation to over 6.82 million households, hotels, government agencies, and corporations across Japan via cable TV and Sky PerfectTV.

【Inquiries Regarding This Matter】

Japan Cable Television, Ltd. (JCTV)

Media Business Bureau, Media Business Strategy Department

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