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How to watch the Harris-Trump presidential debate and find NPR's live coverage

NPR

By Heidi Glenn

Published September 10, 2024 at 4:00 AM CDT

Left: Vice President Kamala Harris steps on stage to speak at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22 in Chicago. Right: Former U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a Fox News Town Hall with Sean Hannity at the New Holland Arena on Sept. 4, 2024 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. — Left: Vice President Kamala Harris steps on stage to speak at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22 in Chicago. Right: Former President Donald Trump participates in a Fox News Town Hall with Sean Hannity on Sept. 4 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Vice President Harris and former President Donald Trump debate for the first time tonight, and NPR will offer live special coverage, including live updates online.

The ABC News Presidential Debate will air at 9 p.m. ET for 90 minutes.

How to listen and watch

Click on the play button above to tune in to hear the debate, as well as for NPR analysis afterward. You can also find it on many public radio stations and in the NPR app. And you can watch the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast live below.

Credit: ABC News Presidential Debate

During the debate, follow NPR's live blog for the latest context, analysis, fact-checking and color, and make sure to subscribe to The NPR Politics Podcast to stay updated throughout the 2024 election.

Heidi Glenn

Heidi Glenn has been the Washington Desk’s digital editor since 2022, and at NPR since 2007, when she was hired as the National Desk’s digital producer. In between she has served as Morning Edition’s lead digital editor, helping the show’s audio stories find life online.

See stories by Heidi Glenn

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