The third day of the main program of the 2024 Democratic National Convention begins at the United Center in Chicago.
Here’s everything you need to know, from today’s speakers to the schedule and how to watch.
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When will the 2024 Democratic National Convention take place?
The Democratic National Convention will be held from Monday, August 19, 2024, to Thursday, August 22, 2024.
When does the 2024 DNC start tonight, Wednesday, August 21?
The main program of the Democratic National Convention is scheduled for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. CT / 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET.
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Full 2024 DNC schedule for Wednesday, August 21
Here’s a look at the full 2024 DNC schedule for Wednesday, August 21. All times are in Central Time.
- 7:00-9:30 am: Delegation breakfasts
- 9.00-10.00 am: Press conference in the morning
- 9:30-11:30 am: Black Caucus Meeting
- 9:30-11:30 am: Hispanic Caucus Meeting
- 9:30-11:30 am: AAPI caucus meeting
- 9:30-11:30 am: Meeting of the Native American Caucus
- 9:30-11:30 am: Ethnic Caucus Meeting
- 12.00–13.30: Labour Caucus meeting
- 12.00–13.30: LGBTQ+ Council Meeting
- 12.00–13.30: Small Business Council Meeting
- 13:45–15:15: Meeting of the Environment and Climate Crisis Council
- 13:45–15:15: Meeting of the Supreme Council
- 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.: Main programming
DNC 2024 speaker schedule tonight: Who is speaking at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, August 21, 2024?
The DNC speaker schedule for tonight is not yet available.
Where will the 2024 Democratic National Convention take place?
The Democratic National Convention will be held at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago.
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What channel will the DNC 2024 be on?
The Democratic National Convention can be viewed on several channels. Each television station handles its coverage slightly differently.
Here’s a breakdown of the major networks and their coverage plans for the DNC:
- C-SPAN will hold the entire conference on all four days without interruption.
- CBS NewsCoverage of the convention will air in prime time Monday through Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will be hosted by CBS Evening News anchor and editor-in-chief Norah O’Donnell.
- ABC News will air in primetime on Mondays and Tuesdays for one hour from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET, and on Wednesdays and Thursdays for two hours from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET. ABC News Live, the network’s streaming news channel, will carry the coverage in primetime all four days from 7 p.m. to midnight.
- Fox News will present a one-hour special every night Monday through Thursday at 10:00 p.m. ET titled “Fox News Democracy 2024: The Democratic National Convention,” co-hosted by Bret Baier and Martha MacCallum.
- CNN will be broadcasting live from the DNC nearly 24 hours a day, including special live coverage each night from 8 p.m. to midnight Eastern Time with “CNN Democratic National Convention.”
- NewsNation will have special primetime coverage called “Decision Desk 2024: The Democratic National Convention,” airing daily from 8 p.m. to midnight ET. Co-hosts are 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” program. Coverage will air Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will be anchored by Lester Holt and Savannah Guthrie, according to the New York Times.
- MSNBC will broadcast special coverage every night from 8 p.m. to midnight and will also stream all four days of the convention live on its YouTube channel, the New York Times reported.
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The Democratic Party Convention can be followed 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.
