The 2024 Democratic National Convention's main programming is about to get underway.
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 today?
The Democratic National Convention's main programming is slated for 5:30 to 10 p.m. CT / 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, Aug. 19, 2024. Coverage is expected to start at 5:15 p.m. CT / 6:15 p.m. ET.
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2024 DNC schedule today: List of speakers at Democratic National Convention, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
The speakers are presented in order as they are scheduled to appear at the podium from 5:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
- Minyon Moore, Chair of the 2024 Democratic National Convention Committee
- The Honorable Jaime R. Harrison, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
- The Honorable Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Chicago
- The Honorable Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota
- The Honorable Lauren Underwood, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Illinois
- Rich Logis, Former Donald Trump Voter
- The Honorable Robert Garcia, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, California
- Lee Saunders, President of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
- April Verrett, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
- Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA)
- Kenneth W. Cooper, International President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)
- Claude Cummings Jr., President of the Communications Workers of America (CWA)
- Elizabeth H. Shuler, President of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO)
- The Honorable Mallory McMorrow, Michigan State Senator
- The Honorable Gina M. Raimondo, United States Secretary of Commerce
- The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York
- Shawn Fain, President of the United Automobile Workers
- The Honorable Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York
- The Honorable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Former United States Secretary of State
- The Honorable James E. Clyburn, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, South Carolina
- The Honorable Jamie Raskin, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland
- The Honorable Jasmine Crockett, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Texas
- The Honorable Grace Meng, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, New York
- Amanda and Josh Zurawski, Texas
- Kaitlyn Joshua, Louisiana
- Hadley Duvall, Kentucky
- The Honorable Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky
- The Honorable Reverend Raphael G. Warnock, United States Senator, Georgia
- The Honorable Chris Coons, United States Senator, Delaware
- Dr. Jill Biden, First Lady of the United States
- Ashley Biden
- The Honorable Joe Biden, President of the United States
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.
Where to find 2024 DNC live stream
The Democratic National Convention can be viewed via live stream at demconvention.com.
Chris Sims is a digital content producer at Midwest Connect Gannett. Follow him on Twitter:@ChrisFSims.