CNN 5 Things

Every election season we hear a lot about the battlegrounds of Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan. But what makes these places special? And how are voters there feeling about the midterms? One CNN team has put in many, many hours this week seeing as much as they can – and livestreaming it for everyone.

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Guest: Omar Jimenez, CNN Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Samantha Guff
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Justice Department investigating Texas mystery mailers. Trump cancels 2 rallies in battleground states. Largest heist in history targets world's largest crypto exchange. Doordash buys Instacart. And an epic Halloween light fight.
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A look at the last economic snapshot before the midterms. A new CNN poll shows Democrats within striking distance in four key Senate races. A beloved actor best known for leading two of sci-fi's most iconic franchises has passed away. A Cornell University student challenges Letitia James amid a sexual abuse investigation. Plus, the manhunt for a Tennessee killer stretches across states.
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When President Donald Trump promised to accept the midterm election results this week, he added an important caveat: “if they are honest elections.” While there is no evidence anything dishonest is going on, critics say it’s just the latest example of Trump sowing doubt in an election that could be bad for Republicans. We explore what conspiracy theories are taking hold in Trump’s base and separate fact from fiction around Trump’s claim that the polls are “rigged.”

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Guest: Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondent

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin
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Alaska governor launches probe into Peltola senate campaign. New CNN polls in key races. Police in Spain clash with protestors angry over deadly train crash. New study raises alarm about CTE in former NFL players. And, it's a party in Milwaukee as Brewers win first World Series in franchise history.
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