Who speaks tonight at DNC? How you can watch Barack and Michelle Obama
The 2024 Democratic National Convention's heads into Day 2 of the event's main programming, with the Obamas both expected to speak.
Here's everything you need to know from who is speaking today to the schedule and how to watch.
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When is the 2024 Democratic National Convention?
The Democratic National Convention runs Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, through Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024.
What time does the 2024 DNC start tonight, Tuesday, Aug. 20?
The Democratic National Convention's main programming is slated for 6 to 10 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024.
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Tonight’s DNC program schedule is listed below. All times shown as CST.
DNC Speaker Schedule Day 2 ? 5:30 p.m.
Call to Order: The Honorable Jaime R. Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
Gavel In: The Honorable Mitch Landrieu, DNC Night 2 Co-Chair and Committee Co-Chair
Invocation: Rabbi Sharon Brous, IKAR; Imam Dr. Talib M. Shareef, The Nation’s Mosque
Pledge of Allegiance: Joshua Davis
National Anthem: Aristotle “Aris” Garcia Byrne
Jason Carter, grandson of President Jimmy Carter
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy
Remarks: “Project 2025—Chapter Two: The Economy”
The Honorable Malcolm Kenyatta, Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
DNC Speaker Schedule Day 2 ? 6 p.m.
Kyle Sweetser, Former Donald Trump voter
Stephanie Grisham, Former Trump White House Press Secretary
The Honorable Gary Peters, United States Senator, Michigan
Kenneth Stribling, Retired Teamster
DNC Speaker Schedule Day 2 ? 7 p.m.
Minnesota Delegation
California Delegation
DNC Speaker Schedule Day 2 ? 8 p.m.
Host Introduction: Ana Navarro
The Honorable Chuck Schumer, United States Senate Majority Leader
The Honorable Bernie Sanders, United States Senator, Vermont
The Honorable JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois
Ken Chenault, American business executive
The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor of New Mexico
DNC Speaker Schedule Day 2 ? 9 p.m.
Keynote Remarks
Angela Alsobrooks, Democratic Nominee for the U.S. Senate, Maryland; Long-time mentee of the Vice President
The Honorable John Giles, Mayor of Mesa, Arizona
The Honorable Tammy Duckworth, United States Senator, Illinois
Douglas Emhoff, Second Gentleman of the United States
Michelle Obama, Former First Lady of the United States
DNC Speaker Schedule Day 2 ? 10 p.m.
Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States
Benediction: Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr., African Methodist Episcopal Church, 7th Episcopal District, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
Where is the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention is at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago.
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What channel is the 2024 DNC on?
The Democratic National Convention can be viewed on multiple channels. Each television network will handle coverage slightly differently.
Here's a breakdown of the major networks and their coverage plans for the DNC:
C-SPAN will carry the entire convention uninterrupted for all four days.
CBS News' primetime coverage of the convention will air Monday through Thursday from 8-11 p.m. ET and be anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
ABC News will air one hour of primetime coverage from 10-11 p.m. ET on Monday and Tuesday, and two hours on Wednesday and Thursday, from 9-11 p.m. ET. ABC News Live, the network's streaming news channel, will stream primetime coverage from 7 p.m. to midnight all four days.
Fox News will present a nightly hourlong special titled "Fox News Democracy 2024: The Democratic National Convention" each day Monday through Thursday at 10 p.m. ET, co-anchored by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
CNN will provide nearly 24/7 live on-air coverage of the DNC, including special live coverage each night from 8 p.m.-midnight ET with "CNN Democratic National Convention."
NewsNation will have special primetime coverage entitled "Decision Desk 2024: The Democratic National Convention," which will air each day from 8 p.m. to midnight ET. It will be co-anchored by Chris Cuomo, Elizabeth Vargas and Leland Vittert.
NBC News will stream the convention on its streaming platform, NBC News Now, as part of its "Decision 2024" broadcast. Coverage will air from 10-11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, and 9-11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and will be led by Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie, according to the New York Times.
MSNBC will air special coverage from 8 p.m. to midnight each night and will also livestream all four days of the convention on its YouTube channel, the New York Times reports.
2024 DNC stream live from Chicago
The Democratic National Convention can be viewed via live stream at these locations:
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Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisFSims.
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