Chicago prepares for high-profile visitors and protesters ahead of the DNC
The area around the United Center is being cleaned while inside the stage is being set up and chairs are being lined up on the floor.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention begins Monday in Chicago with a speech by President Joe Biden on the opening night of the convention.
The first night of the convention will pay tribute to the 81-year-old Democratic president, who ended his re-election campaign last month and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his candidate. Other Democratic heavyweights such as Barack Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton are also expected to speak at the convention.
Obama is expected to speak Tuesday night, while former President Bill Clinton will speak Wednesday night before vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz delivers his address.
NBC News reported that President Jimmy Carter’s grandson Jason Carter will speak on his grandfather’s behalf. The DNC’s speaking schedule is subject to change and a full list of speakers will be released at a later date.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 DNC, including the full schedule and ways to watch.
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When is the DNC 2024?
The DNC is scheduled to take place from August 19 to 22 at the United Center in Chicago.
How to watch and stream the DNC 2024
The DNC will broadcast the events live on several online platforms.
USA TODAY will provide live stream coverage of the DNC every night Monday through Thursday on YouTube.
Each network handles coverage a little 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.”
- News Nation 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.
Full 2024 DNC Schedule
Here’s a look at the full daily schedule for the 2024 DNC.
Note: All times listed are in Central Time.
Monday, August 19
- 07:00–09:30: Delegation breakfast
- 9:00–10:00 a.m.: Morning press conference
- 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Black Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Hispanic Caucus meeting
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.: AAPI caucus meeting
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.: Native American Caucus meeting
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.: Meeting of the Ethnic Council
- 12:00–13:30: LGBTQ+ Caucus Meeting
- 12:00–13:30: Small Business Council meeting
- 12.00–13.30: Works council meeting
- 13:45–15:15: Meeting of the Environment and Climate Crisis Council
- 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.: Main program
Tuesday, August 20
- 07:00–09:30: Delegation breakfast
- 9:00–10:00 a.m.: Morning press conference
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.: Women’s Caucus Meeting
- 12:00–13:30: Disability Caucus meeting
- 12.00–13.30: Youth Council meeting
- 12.00–13.30: Rural Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.: Veterans & Military Families Council meeting
- 13:45–15:15: Meeting of the Poverty Council
- 13:45–15:15: Meeting of the Interreligious Council
- 6pm-10pm: Main programme
Wednesday, August 21
- 07:00–09:30: Delegation breakfast
- 9:00–10:00 a.m.: Morning press conference
- 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Black Caucus meeting
- 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Hispanic Caucus meeting
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.: AAPI caucus meeting
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.: Native American Caucus meeting
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.: Meeting of the Ethnic Council
- 12.00–13.30: Works council meeting
- 12:00–13:30: LGBTQ+ Caucus 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 Senior Citizens’ Council
- 6pm-10pm: Main programme
Thursday, August 22
- 07:00–09:30: Delegation breakfast
- 9:00–10:00 a.m.: Morning press conference
- 9:30–11:30 a.m.: Women’s Caucus Meeting
- 12:00–13:30: Disability Caucus meeting
- 12.00–13.30: Youth Council meeting
- 12.00–13.30: Rural Council meeting
- 1:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.: Veterans & Military Families Council meeting
- 13:45–15:15: Meeting of the Poverty Council
- 13:45–15:15: Meeting of the Interreligious Council
- 6pm-10pm: Main programme
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can follow him on X. @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].
