The 2024 Democratic National Convention's heads into Day 2 of the event's main programming.
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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2024 DNC schedule today: List of speakers at Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024
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 HonorableJaime R. Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
- Gavel In: The HonorableMitch 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 HonorableMalcolm 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
- Nabela Noor, Content creator
- The HonorableGary Peters, United States Senator, Michigan
- Kenneth Stribling, Retired Teamster
DNC Speaker Schedule Day 2 − 7 p.m.
DNC Speaker Schedule Day 2 − 8 p.m.
- Host Introduction:Ana Navarro
- The HonorableChuck Schumer, United States Senate Majority Leader
- The HonorableBernie Sanders, United States Senator, Vermont
- The HonorableJB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois
- Ken Chenault, American business executive
- The HonorableMichelle 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 HonorableJohn Giles, Mayor of Mesa, Arizona
- The HonorableTammy 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-SPANwill 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 Newswill 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 Newswill 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.
- CNNwill 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."
- NewsNationwill 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 Newswill 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.
- MSNBCwill 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:
- DemConvention.com/watch
- YouTube.com/demconvention
- x.com/demconvention
- tiktok.com/@demconvention
- instagram.com/demconvention
- Facebook.com/demconvention
- Twitch.tv/demconvention
- Amazon Prime Video
2024 DNC speakers: Day 1 features Joe Biden speech, Hillary Clinton
- Joe Biden
- Hillary Clinton
- Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
- Hadley Duvall
- Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett
Watch 2024 DNC Day 1 replay
Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter:@ChrisFSims.
