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August 14, 2024

NPR’s 2024 Democratic National Convention Coverage

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Washington D.C. - NPR will provide comprehensive multimedia coverage of the nominating convention and all major breaking news events from the campaign. Audiences can turn to NPR across all platforms to watch and listen to live speeches and sharp analysis from NPR correspondents. Live video coverage of the convention featuring NPR hosts and correspondents will be available on select nights at NPR.org and the NPR YouTube Channel.

The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois

  •     August 19 -20: NPR and participating Member stations will offer special coverage on Monday and Tuesday starting at 9:00 PM and ending at 11:00 PM ET or when the proceedings end. The radio special, hosted by Scott Detrow, will recap major themes and events of the day, and feature analysis from NPR correspondents and newsmakers attending the convention. A live video stream of the convention proceedings will be available at NPR.org and the NPR YouTube Channel.
  •     August 21 -22: NPR and participating Member stations will offer joint audio and video special coverage on Wednesday and Thursday evenings starting at 9pm and ending at 11pm or when the proceedings end. Special coverage, hosted by Scott Detrow, will include live reporting from the convention hall, analysis from NPR correspondents, and interviews with newsmakers. We will also have a reporter positioned outside of the arena to cover any public response to the convention.
  •     Live Blog: A live blog of the DNC will be available at NPR.org where NPR’s expert correspondents will offer context and analysis of the proceedings, as well as fact checking of speeches and color from the convention hall.
  •     The NPR Politics PodcastThe NPR politics team will tape a new podcast each night of the conventions with highlights and insights.
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Our Reporting Team

These NPR reporters will be in Chicago reporting from the convention hall and the surrounding area:Liz Baker, Martin Kaste and Sandhya Dirks (covering reactions and potential protests); Don Gonyea (reporting from the convention floor), Tamara Keith (covering Democrats and the White House),  Asma Khalid (covering Democrats and Kamala Harris), Deepa Shivaram (covering Democrats and Kamala Harris), Mara Liasson (political analysis),https://www.npr.org/people/392602474/domenico-montanaroDeirdre Walsh (covering congressional politics), Danielle Kurtzleben (covering politics and former President Donald Trump), Domenico Montanaro (polling and political analysis), Franco Ordoñez (covering former President Donald Trump); with additional political reporting from Sarah McCammon, Ashley Lopez, Elena Moore, Stephen Fowler, Ben Giles and Ximena Bustillo.

About NPR

NPR's rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connects with millions of Americans every day — on the air, online, and in person. NPR strives to create a more informed public — one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures. With a nationwide network of award-winning journalists and 16 international bureaus, NPR and its Member organizations are never far from where a story is unfolding. Listeners can find NPR by tuning in to their local Member stations (npr.org/stations), downloading the NPR App or asking Alexa to "Play NPR." Additionally, listeners on Alexa will also be able to tune in to NPR's live coverage. Just tell Alexa to “ask NPR to play special coverage.” The NPR mobile app brings together the best of the NPR Network from around the world and right in your community — live radio, podcasts, the latest local and national news and more — available wherever you are and whenever you want. Get more information at npr.org/about and by following NPR Extra on Facebook, LinkedIn, Threads, and Instagram.