Listen to NPR’s live coverage of the ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast

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.

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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.

 

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