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Sinclair has produced over 1,100 Town Halls and local political debates over the last decade, taking on subjects of state, local and national issues and providing a forum for viewers to engage on the issues that matter most in their communities.
2022 DateMarketStationTitle
3-JanWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
10-JanWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
14-JanBoiseWBOIEducation Funding
17-JanWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
18-JanBaltimoreWBFFSave Our City
24-JanWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
26-JanWashington DCWJLACrisis in the Classroom – Natl
30-JanNashvilleWZTVHomeless Crisis
31-JanWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
2-FebWashington DCWJLAKids in Danger. Mental Heath Crisis – Natl
4-FebAbileneKTXSMental Health
7-FebWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
11-FebSalt Lake CityKUTVSouper Bowl of Caring
14-FebWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
15-FebSeattleKOMOState of the City
16-FebWashington DCWJLABlack History Month
17-FebColumbusWSYXCrisis in the Classroom – Natl
21-FebWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
22-FebBaltimoreWBFFSave Our City
23-FebBoiseWBOICrisis in the Classroom 
24-FebFresnoKMPH 
28-FebWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
1-MarOklahoma CityKOCBCrisis in the Classroom 
3-MarTraverse CityWPBNAffordable Housing
7-MarWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
10-MarSan AntonioWOAIHuman Trafficking
14-MarWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
15-MarPortland, ORKATUAftermath of COVID
15-MarBaltimoreWBFFSave Our City
17-MarSan AntonioKABBHard Lessions – Natl
21-MarWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
23-MarGrand Rapids WWMTCOVID 19 End Game
24-MarBristolWCYB 
24-MarAustinKEYECrisis in the Classroom – Natl
28-MarCincinnatiWKRCDebate – Senate Dem Primary
28-MarWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
28-MarCincinnatiWKRCDebate – Senate Rep Primary
28-MarBirminghamWBMALiving with Inflation
29-MarSteubenvilleWTOVDebate – Gubentorial Rep Primary
29-MarColumbusWSYXDebate – Gubentorial Dem Primary
29-MarPortland, MEWGME 
30-MarProvidenceWJAR 
30-MarGreen BayWLUKDebate – School Board
4-AprWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
5-AprPortland, ORKATUDebate – City Council #5
7-AprPortland, ORKATUDebate – City Council #2
7-AprChattanoogaWTVCDebate – Mayorial
11-AprWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
11-AprMobileWPMIFighting Violence
13-AprHarrisburgWHPCrisis in the Classroom
13-AprBaltimoreWBFFDebate – Baltimore City States Attorney (D)
18-AprWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
19-AprCharleston, WVWCHSDebate – City Council At Large Candidates
20-AprWest Palm BeachWPECCrisis in the Classroom – Natl
21-AprAshevilleWLOSDebate – 
22-AprAshevilleWLOSDebate – 
25-AprWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
26-AprSouth BendWSBT 
27-AprColumbusWSYXPower of the Primary
5-MayWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
5-MaySyracuseWSTMCrisis in the Classroom 
9-MayWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
9-MayWashington DCWJLADebate – Dc Attorney General Forum
12-MayWashington DCWJLASex Trafficking – Natl
16-MayWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
18-MayCharleston, SCWCIVCrisis in the Classroom – Natl
23-MayWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
23-MayWashington DCWJLADebate – Mayorial DC Forum
26-MaySan AntonioWOAI 
30-MayWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
31-MayWashington DCWJLADebate – MD Dem Gubentorial 
 BoiseWBOIHunger Crisis
 Traverse CityWPBNMental Health
 Grand Rapids WWMTBlack Voices
 ColumbiaWACHEducation Funding
 TulsaWTULPandemic Edcation
 Cedar RapidsKGANClimate Change
1-JunWashington DCWJLADebate – MD Attorney General (D)
2-JunWashington DCWJLADebate – MD Gubenertorial (R)
6-JunWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
7-JunMyrtle BeachWPDEDebate – 7th Congressional 
7-JunPortland, MEWGME 
7-JunWashington DCWJLADebate – Montgomery County Executive (D)
9-JunLynchburgWSETDebate – 
13-JunWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
14-JunPortland, ORKATUProject Education
15-JunBaltimoreWBFFSave Our City
20-JunWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
21-JunSpringfieldWICS 
21-JunLynchburgWSETDebate – 
27-JunWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
 AustinKEYE 
 El PasoKFOX 
 BakersfieldWBAKHomelessness
 HarrisburgWHPDebate – 
4-JulWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
11-JulWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
12-JulGrand Rapids WWMTCity in Crisis
18-JulWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
25-JulWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
1-AugWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
8-AugWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
11-AugChattanoogaWTVC 
15-AugWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
17-AugBeaumontKFDM 
18-AugAshevilleWLOS 
22-AugWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
25-AugPortland, MEWGME 
29-AugWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
30-AugBristolWCYB 
 ProvidenceWJARDebate – 
 Green BayWLUKBack to School
 Traverse CityWPBNCrisis in the Classroom 
 Grand Rapids WWMTBack to School
 Austin KEYE 
 BakersfieldKBAkDrought
 Cedar RapidsKGANField of Dreams
5-SepWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
8-SepSan AntonioKABB 
8-SepMobikleWPMI 
12-SepWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
19-SepWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
20-SepPortland, ORKUTVCrime & Justice
26-SepWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
 TulsaKTULDebate – 
3-OctWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
4-OctSouth BendWSBT 
6-OctAshevilleWLOSDebate –
10-OctWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
17-OctWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
20-OctChattanoogaWTVC 
21-OctSpringfieldWICS 
24-OctWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
25-OctMyrtle BeachWPDEDebate – 
25-OctPortland, MEWGME 
26-OctSyracuseWSTMDebate – 
 Portland, ORKATUDebate –
 Green BayWLUKDebate –
 El PasoKFOXDebate – 
 AmarilloKVII 
 Grand Rapids WWMT 
 ColumbiaWACH 
 HarrisburgWHP 
31-OctWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
2-NovPortland, OR KATUCrisis in the Classroom 
7-NovWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
14-NovWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
15-NovSan AntonioWOAI 
21-NovWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
28-NovWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
5-DecWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
7-DecMyrtle BeachWPDE 
8-DecMobileWPMI 
12-DecWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
19-DecWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall
26-DecWashington DCWJLAArmstrong Williams Town Hall