How to watch the presidential debate

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Thursday marks one of the most anticipated events of the 2024 presidential election: the first debate.

Welcomed to Atlanta, former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden will have an unprecedented opportunity to try to reshape the political narrative.

Biden, the Democratic incumbent, has a chance to reassure voters that at 81, he is capable of guiding the United States through a range of challenges. Meanwhile, Trump, 78, could use the moment to try to move past his felony conviction in New York and convince an audience of tens of millions that he has the temperament to return to the Oval Office.

Biden and Trump enter the night facing stiff headwinds, including a public weary of the tumult of partisan politics. Both candidates are disliked by majorities of Americans, according to polls, and offer starkly different visions on virtually every fundamental issue. Trump has promised ambitious plans to overhaul the U.S. government if he returns to the White House, and Biden says his opponent would pose an existential threat to the country’s democracy.

With just over four months until Election Day, their performances have the rare potential to alter the trajectory of the race. Every word and gesture will be analyzed not only for what the two men say, but also for how they interact with each other and how they resist pressure.

Where is the presidential debate?

The presidential debate will take place at CNN headquarters in Midtown, across the street from Georgia Tech. Click here for a list of local road closures.

What time is the presidential debate?

The presidential debate begins at 9 p.m. EST. It lasts 90 minutes and includes two commercial breaks.

The debate will be moderated by CNN anchors Jake Tapper and Dana Bash. Click here to read the many rules of debate.

Where can I watch the debate?

You can watch the debate live on Atlanta News First on channel 46.

How to broadcast the debate?

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