Another presidential debate night is upon us, and this time we have a new face on the Democratic ticket facing off against a three-time GOP nominee. Vice President Kamala Harris will stand across from former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia during the ABC News Presidential Debate on Tuesday.
A lot has happened since CNN hosted its presidential debate nearly 11 weeks ago. After a disastrous performance, President Joe Biden stepped down following intense pressure from within his party, and Harris took his place as the Democratic presidential candidate. Meanwhile, Trump survived a near assassination attempt in July, right before the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Needless to say, it was a busy summer. Now, Harris and Trump are sharing the stage in the City of Brotherly Love for what may be the only debate during this presidential cycle. The ABC News debate will be an important test for both presidential candidates, particularly for Harris, who is seeking to define herself apart from President Biden.
World News Tonight anchor David Muir and ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis are the moderators this go-around. ABC News will air the debate at 9 p.m. ET across linear and digital platforms, including ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu. The main event will be preceded by a Race for the White House special, airing at 8 p.m. and anchored by Martha Raddatz, Jonathan Karl, Mary Bruce and Rachel Scott.
Like CNN, ABC News is making its debate available for other networks to simulcast. Here’s a comprehensive list of all the outlets carrying the debate at 9 p.m., as well their pre and post-debate coverage plans. (All times ET.)
BBC News
- Chief presenters Sumi Somaskanda and Caitríona Perry will lead global coverage across the BBC’s various linear and digital platforms, including the BBC News Channel, BBC.com and the BBC app. BBC.com will also host a live blog as well as additional analysis.
Bloomberg
- Bloomberg Television and Radio start their debate coverage at 8 p.m. leading into the simulcast. Balance of Power anchors Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz will host post-debate coverage, featuring reporting by David Gura from Philadelphia.
CBS News
- Norah O’Donnell will anchor primetime coverage from New York at 8 p.m., joined in-studio by John Dickerson, Margaret Brennan, Nancy Cordes and Ed O’Keefe. Ed Gordon will join from New York in his first appearance as a CBS News contributor.
- CBS News’ digital platforms will provide dedicated coverage, including CBSNews.com, the CBS News app, and CBS News social channels. Debate programming will stream on CBS News 24/7.
- CBS News Radio will provide special coverage starting at 8:30 p.m., including a debate simulcast. Jarred Hill and Natalie Brand will report from Philadelphia for CBS Newspath.
