The Democratic National Convention kicked off Monday night and continues through Thursday with keynote speakers from 9-11 p.m. ET each night. Joe Biden will formally accept the nomination for president on Thursday night.
Wednesday night features Senator Kamala Harris giving a prime time speech to accept the nomination for vice president, and an address from former President Barack Obama to rally support for Biden, his former VP.
CBSN will provide live coverage and analysis throughout the day all week, with full coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET on "Red & Blue," with Elaine Quijano. At 8:30 p.m. ET, tune in ahead of each night's convention speakers and live coverage of the proceedings. CBSN coverage continues at 11 p.m. ET with post-convention analysis.
From 10-11 p.m. ET each night, CBS television stations will broadcast live coverage anchored by "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
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How to watch the Democratic National Convention- What: Democratic National ConventionDate: Monday, August 17 through Thursday, August 20, 2020Convention coverage on CBSN: 5 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. ETConvention speakers live on CBSN: 9-11 p.m. ETConvention coverage on CBS television stations: 10-11 p.m. ETPost-convention coverage on CBSN: 11 p.m. ETLive blog updates: Follow along on CBSNews.comOnline stream: Live on CBSN — in the player above and on your mobile or streaming device.
The first night of the convention featured an impassioned speech by former first lady Michelle Obama, who urged Americans to "vote for Joe Biden like our lives depend on it." Senator Bernie Sanders called for his progressive supporters to unify behind the Biden-Harris ticket, and blasted President Trump's failed response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying, "Nero fiddled while Rome burned. Trump golfed."
Jill Biden and former President Bill Clinton headlined the proceedings on Tuesday.
Here is who is slated to speak at the Democratic National Convention the rest of the week:
Wednesday- House Speaker Nancy PelosiFormer Secretary of State Hillary ClintonSenator Elizabeth WarrenGovernor Tony EversGovernor Michelle Lujan GrishamFormer Congresswoman Gabrielle GiffordsSenator Kamala HarrisFormer President Barack Obama
- Senator Cory BookerGovernor Gavin NewsomMayor Keisha Lance BottomsFormer Mayor Pete ButtigiegSenator Tammy BaldwinSenator Tammy DuckworthSenator Chris CoonsThe Biden familyFormer Vice President Joe Biden