Your guide to the Republican presidential debate

Carl Quintanilla, Becky Quick, and John Harwood ask about the issues that matter to all voters:

• Jobs, taxes and the deficit
• The health of the economy
• Your financial freedom

The debate will broadcast live on CNBC, CNBC.com and in the CNBC apps. Plus we're bringing you a post-debate analysis on CNBC.com. Learn more about the details of the debate here.

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Where to watch the debate

TV: Check local listings for CNBC or search for CNBC on your Apple TV.

Desktop: CNBC.com

Mobile: The CNBC app on your iPad, iPhone or Android phone.

• To access the debate on CNBC.com, Apple TV, or in the app, you'll need to verify your cable subscription. If you don't have a username and password set up with your cable provider, you'll need to create an account with them when you go through the process. Learn how to access on your device.
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Verifying cable subscription instructions

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1. Go to http://www.cnbc.com/live-tv/
2. Select your TV provider
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To access in the CNBC app on your iPad or iPhone follow these steps:

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1. Open the CNBC app
2. Tap more in the bottom navigation
3. Tap Watch Live in the navigation
4. Tap Watch CNBC LIVE from the options that appear
5. Select your TV provider
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1. Open the CNBC app
2. Tap to expand the navigation in the top, left corner
3. Tap Watch Live in the navigation
4. Select your TV provider
5. Follow the prompt to verify your TV service by logging in with your username and password. If you don't have an account with your provider, please register. You will see a prompt to register on that page. Make sure you have your cable subscription information on hand.

To access on Apple TV follow these steps:

Search for CNBC on your Apple TV device.

1. Open the CNBC app
2. Go to Watch Live in the top navigation
3. Select the current show
4. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. You'll be prompted to go to cnb.cx/atv on your desktop or mobile browser and enter the unique code that appears on your TV screen. Follow the prompt to verify your TV service by logging in with your username and password. If you don't have an account with your provider, please register. You will see a prompt to register on that page. Make sure you have your cable subscription information on hand.
   
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Watch The Post-Debate Analysis

Watch the post-show on CNBC.com that will include interviews, real-time fact checking and more!