Special Coverage of the RNC on WNYC

Presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump introduces his wife Melania Trump (out of frame) to delegates on the first day of the Republican National Convention on July 18, 2016 at Quic

It’s time for the Republican National Convention, and WNYC has a wealth of special coverage lined up. In addition to updates and analysis you'll hear on Morning Edition and All Things Considered, we'll be airing special coverage each night of the convention, in place of our usual programming. Here's what's on the dial:

Brian Lehrer will host live, national call-in specials Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. This Presidential election cycle has been dominated by talk about what is on the voters’ minds -- but the campaign coverage has featured few actual voters. As a result, the phones will be open for listeners across the country as we encourage the vital national conversations we need to be having. To participate, call 1-800-543-2543.

We're also offering joint NPR and PBS Newshour coverage each night of the Republican National Convention, a special, first-time collaboration, featuring live podium speeches, expert analysis, and interviews with newsmakers, delegates, and NPR and PBS Newshour reporters and editors inside and outside the venue. PBS Newshour’s Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill will anchor the special coverage each evening, along with NPR host Rachel Martin.

We’re capping off each night with “Convention Call,” a live call-in special from The Takeaway. Hosted from Cleveland by Todd Zwillich, this program will be an immediate opportunity for listeners from across the country to respond to each night’s political drama. Callers will be joined by special guests and commentators at the RNC. To participate, call 1-800-543-2543.

Here's the complete schedule:

Tuesday, July 19

  • 7-8pm – The Brian Lehrer Show's live, national call-in special
  • 8-11pm – NPR/PBS Newshour special coverage from the RNC
  • 11pm-12am – The Takeaway's live, national call-in special from the RNC

Wednesday, July 20

  • 7-8pm – The Brian Lehrer Show's live, national call-in special
  • 8-11pm – NPR/PBS Newshour special coverage from the RNC
  • 11pm-12am – The Takeaway's live, national call-in special from the RNC

Thursday, July 21

  • 7-8pm – The Brian Lehrer Show's live, national call-in special
  • 8-11pm – NPR/PBS Newshour special coverage from the RNC
  • 11pm-12am – The Takeaway's live, national call-in special from the RNC

For everything you need to know about the Republican National Convention, visit our 2016 Election series page.