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How to follow the Democratic National Convention on CBC platforms this week

Democrats will gather in Chicago on Monday to kick off the Democratic National Convention and welcome U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate to square off against Donald Trump in the November 5th U.S. election. Here's how to follow all of the events on CBC platforms.

Democrats gather in Chicago on Monday to welcome Kamala Harris as party's presidential candidate

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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are seen at a campaign rally in Nevada last Saturday.
U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are seen at a campaign rally in Nevada last Saturday. The Democratic National Convention starts on Monday and CBC will have extensive coverage on its platforms. (Jae Hong/The Associated Press)

Democrats will gather in Chicago on Monday to kick off the Democratic National Convention and welcome U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris as the party's presidential candidate to square off against Donald Trump in the Nov. 5., election.

The economy, cost of living and foreign policy loom large on the agenda, along with reproductive rights and climate change.

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Upwards of 70,000 people — delegates, media and others — are expected to descend on the Windy City's United Center for the convention, including plenty of Hollywood star power.

Workers prepare Chicago's United Center for the start of the upcoming Democratic National Convention. The convention runs from August 19-22.
Workers prepare Chicago's United Center for the start of the upcoming Democratic National Convention. The convention runs from Aug. 19-22. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Key speeches are expected from Harris, her running mate Tim Walz, U.S. President Joe Biden, former U.S. presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton and former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Clinton.

CBC News will have special coverage throughout the week. Here's how to follow along:

  • Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault will lead The National's special coverage of the DNC, joined by our CBC News team reporting on the ground, and political analysts to break down the key moments of the convention and reaction from Chicago and beyond. Watch The National beginning at 9 p.m. ET on CBC News Network and CBC News Explore, CBC TV and CBC Gem at 10 p.m. ET.
  • Power & Politics sets the stage for the primetime events, checking in with CBC correspondents live from the DNC, as well as party insiders and political analysts about the race for the White House.
  • Tune in to special coverage on Canada Tonight, weeknights beginning at 7 p.m. ET on CBC News Network.
  • Watch CBC News Network for live reports from Katie Simpson, Paul Hunter, Richard Madan and Idil Mussa on the ground in Chicago beginning Monday, Aug. 19.
  • Follow CBCNews.ca for the latest news and analysis from Chicago with reporters Alex Panetta and Jenna Benchetrit.
  • CBC Radio will bring listeners up to date every morning, with reporting from Chicago on World Report. The Current will have analysis throughout the week.
  • Stream key DNC events live on CBCNews.ca and the CBC News app.
WATCH | How Tim Walz made it to the Democratic ticket: 

Here’s why Kamala Harris chose Tim Walz for VP | About That

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Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate in the U.S. presidential election. Andrew Chang breaks down what Walz brings to the Democratic ticket and which balancing factors landed him as Harris's pick for vice-president.
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