Democratic National Convention: What Time & Channel Is the DNC Day 4 On Today?

President Barack Obama, DNC Speakers Day 4, Hillary Clinton, DNC

Hillary Clinton made a surprise appearance on night three after President Barack Obama’s speech. (Getty)

The 2016 Democratic National Convention finishes up on Thursday night with Hillary Clinton accepting the party’s nomination for president. She is the first woman nominated by a major party in American history. The gavel in is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and headliners take the stage at 9 p.m.

Here’s a look at viewing options for Day 4.


DATE: Thursday, July 27, 2016

TV Viewing Options:

C-SPAN: C-SPAN starts coverage with a pre-show at 2:30 p.m. ET before coverage of the convention starts at 4:30 p.m. ET.

PBS: Following an episode of PBS NewsHour at 7 p.m. ET, PBS will start convention coverage at 8 p.m. ET. Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff anchor coverage for PBS.

CNN: CNN covers the convention all day and primetime coverage starts at 9 p.m. ET.

CBS: CBS will begin coverage at 10 p.m. ET.

ABC: ABC starts coverage at 10 p.m. ET.

NBC: NBC coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET.

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Tonight’s schedule is highlighted by Clinton’s speech at the end of the night. She will be introduced by her daughter, Chelsea Clinton. Other speakers include Senator Barbara Mikulski of Maryland, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin, Retired General John Allen and League of Conservation Voters President Gene Karpinski.

The theme is “Together Stronger,” and there will be testimonials from those who have interacted with Clinton. Beth Mathias, who met Clinton in Marion, Ohio, works two jobs and her husband has a nightshift. Henrietta Ivey is leading the “Fight for $15.” Khizr Khan will talk about his son, one of the 14 American Muslims who have died serving the U.S. after September 11, 2001. Jensen Walcott fought for equal pay, but was fired when she wanted to know why she was paid less than her friend Jake Reed. Both of them will speak tonight.