Election 2024
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PBS News Special: CBS Vice Presidential Debate Simulcast
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 9 PM
PBS will provide live coverage and analysis of the debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. The broadcast will begin with a simulcast of the debate, followed immediately by PBS News special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, with reporting from White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López and Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins, and expert analysis from additional guests.
Independent Lens, One Person, One Vote?
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Sunday, Oct. 6, at 11 PM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Monday, Sept. 30, at 10 PM
Saturday, Oct. 5, at noon
At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, this documentary unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. It follows four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election.
Frontline, The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 10 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 3 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Oct. 12, at 4 PM
Investigating the lives and views of JD Vance and Tim Walz as they run for vice president. In an historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal the influences and ideas they’d bring to the White House.
Voces: Latino Vote 2024
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 10 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 3 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Oct. 26, at 4 PM
This one-hour documentary focuses on the key issues that will drive Latino voter turnout in some of the most hotly contested battleground states, including Nevada, Arizona, Wisconsin, Florida and Pennsylvania. The film also delves into the efforts both political parties are making to reach the Latino electorate in California, the state with the largest Hispanic/Latino population in
the country.
Frontline, American Voices 2024
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 10 PM
Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 3 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Nov. 2, at 3:30 PM
Following the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election to today. Returning to voters filmed four years ago, to see how their hopes and fears have changed amid another polarizing election season.
Past Programs
Counting the Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 9:30 PM
Wednesday, Aug. 28, at 2:30 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Aug. 31. at 3 PM
Margaret Hoover explores voting systems across the U.S. She examines which states are most efficient and inclusive, as well as those that face challenges. Personal stories and expert voices shed new light on the most powerful tool in our democracy.
ABC News Presidential Debate Simulcast
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9 PM
PBS will provide live coverage and analysis of the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The broadcast will begin with a simulcast of the debate, followed immediately by PBS NEWS special coverage co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, with reporting from White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López and Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins, and expert analysis from additional guests.
Deadlock: An Election Story
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Friday, Sept. 20, at 9 PM
Saturday, Sept. 21, at 2 AM
This dynamic new one-hour special aims to facilitate civil dialogue in an era dominated by polarizing debates. Moderated by Aaron Tang, professor at UC Davis School of Law, the series features a diverse panel of influential figures from legal, political and cultural spheres delving into complex, ethical dilemmas based on real-life scenarios.
Crossroads: A Conversation with America
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Monday, Sept. 23, at 9 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 2 AM
At a time of heightened partisanship, declining trust in institutions, increased political violence and rapid social change, Judy Woodruff set out on a two-year reporting project, “America at a Crossroads,” to explore the forces driving Americans apart, and to ask people from all walks of life and political persuasions what might be done to reverse these worrying trends.
In an hourlong special, Woodruff sits down with big thinkers and an audience of regular people to explain what we’ve learned about America’s divisions, what we’re still grasping to better understand and what might be done to move forward.
Frontline, The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 9 PM
Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 2 AM
Fusion (WNEO 45.2 / WEAO 49.2):
Saturday, Sept. 28, at 3 PM
As American voters face an unprecedented presidential election, FRONTLINE is producing a deep and unflinching examination of the candidates in the newest installment of its landmark series, “The Choice.” Drawing on extensive interviews with those who know the candidates best, the program investigates the life experiences, decisions and times that forged the candidates — and shaped how they could lead the country over the next four years.