Who's speaking at the DNC tonight in Chicago? Lineup, speaker schedule

Alex Groth and JR Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Updated ·2 min read

There'll be plenty of political figures and celebrities on stage at the Democratic National Convention on its second day in Chicago on Tuesday night.

After a late night Monday ended with a speech by President Joe Biden, Tuesday night's program is scheduled to end with former president Barack Obama at about 10 p.m.

Here's what to know about the 2024 DNC on Tuesday, including the schedule and how to watch the main programming:

What time does the DNC start Tuesday?

The program, at the United Center, is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. CT.

Who's speaking at the DNC on Tuesday night in Chicago? What's the schedule of speakers?

All times are Central

5:30 p.m.:

  • Jason Carter (grandson to former U.S. president Jimmy Carter)

  • Jack Schlossberg (grandson to former U.S. president John F. Kennedy)

  • Malcolm Kenyatta (Pennsylvania House of Representatives)

6 p.m.:

  • Kyle Sweetser (former Trump voter)

  • Stephanie Grisham (former Trump White House press secretary)

  • Nabela Noor (content creator)

  • Gary Peters (U.S. senator from Michigan)

  • Kenneth Stribling (retired teamster)

7 p.m.:

  • After roll call, representatives from the Minnesota and California delegations

8 p.m.:

  • Chuck Schumer (U.S. senate from New York and Senate majority leader)

  • Bernie Sanders (U.S. senator from Vermont)

  • JB Pritzker (governor of Illinois)

  • Ken Chenault (American business executive)

  • Michelle Lujan Grisham (governor of New Mexico)

9 p.m.:

  • Angela Alsobrooks (Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate from Maryland)

  • John Giles (mayor of Mesa, Arizona)

  • Tammy Duckworth (U.S. senator from Illinois)

  • Douglas Emhoff (U.S. second gentleman)

  • Michelle Obama (former U.S. first lady)

10 p.m.:

  • Barack Obama (former U.S. president)

What are the themes for each night of the DNC?

The DNC announced nightly themes for the convention. The title of the convention is "For the People, For Our Future."

Here are the themes for each night:

  • Monday: "For the People"

  • Tuesday: "A Bold Vision for America's Future"

  • Wednesday: "A Fight for our Freedoms"

  • Thursday: "For our Future"

How to watch and stream the DNC on Tuesday night

Coverage varies by network, but the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is providing a livestream:

Which celebrity is hosting the DNC on Tuesday?

"The View" co-host Ana Navarro will host the DNC on the second night of the convention. A political strategist, Navarro has previously been critical of former president Donald Trump for his policies on immigrants.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Who's speaking at the DNC tonight in Chicago? Lineup, speaker schedule

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