By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-2024-democratic-national-convention-night-1 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: 2024 Democratic National Convention Night 1 Politics Aug 19, 2024 3:25 PM EDT The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, Aug. 19 in Chicago, as Vice President Kamala Harris steps into the spotlight as the party’s presidential nominee. PBS News special coverage begins at 8 p.m. EDT. Watch that live in our player above. It’s been mere weeks since Harris leaped into the race, endorsed by President Joe Biden when he decided to step aside. He’ll champion her again when he speaks to the convention on Night 1, capping off a five-decade career in politics that reached its pinnacle in the White House. Other speakers on Monday include United Automobile Workers president Shawn Fain, New York Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn. PBS News will have gavel-to-gavel special coverage each day of the convention, with a continuous stream from the main floor. The News Hour broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EDT from the anchor desk in Chicago. Starting at 8, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host on-air special analysis with a group of panelists and special guests, while correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from the convention floor, talking to delegates and elected officials. Watch the direct feed of the DNC without PBS news coverage and analysis below. When special coverage ends each night around 11 p.m. EDT, digital video producer Deema Zein will host a live chat with Barrón-López on major takeaways. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. You can also follow PBS News coverage on YouTube, X, Facebook and TikTok, and see highlights on our Instagram. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Biden, Hillary Clinton and Shawn Fain expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention A look ahead to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas Joshua Barajas is a senior editor for the PBS NewsHour's Communities Initiative. He's also the senior editor and manager of newsletters. @Josh_Barrage By — Molly Finnegan Molly Finnegan
The Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday, Aug. 19 in Chicago, as Vice President Kamala Harris steps into the spotlight as the party’s presidential nominee. PBS News special coverage begins at 8 p.m. EDT. Watch that live in our player above. It’s been mere weeks since Harris leaped into the race, endorsed by President Joe Biden when he decided to step aside. He’ll champion her again when he speaks to the convention on Night 1, capping off a five-decade career in politics that reached its pinnacle in the White House. Other speakers on Monday include United Automobile Workers president Shawn Fain, New York Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn. PBS News will have gavel-to-gavel special coverage each day of the convention, with a continuous stream from the main floor. The News Hour broadcast begins at 6 p.m. EDT from the anchor desk in Chicago. Starting at 8, Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett host on-air special analysis with a group of panelists and special guests, while correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports from the convention floor, talking to delegates and elected officials. Watch the direct feed of the DNC without PBS news coverage and analysis below. When special coverage ends each night around 11 p.m. EDT, digital video producer Deema Zein will host a live chat with Barrón-López on major takeaways. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. You can also follow PBS News coverage on YouTube, X, Facebook and TikTok, and see highlights on our Instagram. Find more of our DNC 2024 coverage Live updates: Biden, Hillary Clinton and Shawn Fain expected to speak on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago Live fact check: Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention A look ahead to this week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago As 2024 Democratic National Convention kicks off, here are 4 things to watch What to expect on Day 1 of the DNC in Chicago A look back at the 1968 Democratic convention and its relevance today A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now