PBS Election Coverage 2020

Fall 2020

Get trusted, in-depth and independent election coverage with a comprehensive schedule of news, public affairs, documentary and corresponding digital programming.

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PBS NEWSHOUR

PBS NEWSHOUR provides in-depth analysis of current events with a team of seasoned and highly regarded journalists. Anchored by managing editor Judy Woodruff, the nightly broadcast features White House correspondent Yamiche Alcindor, Capitol Hill correspondent Lisa Desjardins, foreign affairs and defense correspondent Nick Schifrin, chief correspondent for arts and culture Jeffrey Brown, economics correspondent Paul Solman, science correspondent Miles O'Brien, correspondent and PBS NewsHour Weekend anchor Hari Sreenivasan and correspondents Amna Nawaz, William Brangham, John Yang and Fred de Sam Lazaro.

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WASHINGTON WEEK

Moderator Robert Costa leads a robust roundtable discussion with award-winning journalists who provide reporting and analysis of the major stories emanating from the nation’s capital.

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FIRING LINE WITH MARGARET HOOVER

Join author, activist and commentator Margaret Hoover for a public affairs talk show that delivers a civil and engaging contest of ideas among the brightest minds and voices from across the ideological spectrum.

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AMANPOUR AND COMPANY

Examine the global issues, domestic news and trends impacting the world. Christiane Amanpour leads conversations with thought leaders and influencers, with other interviews from Walter Isaacson, Michel Martin and Hari Sreenivasan.

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FRONTLINE "The Choice 2020: Trump vs. Biden"

In the midst of an historic pandemic, surging unemployment and growing economic uncertainty, American voters will head to the polls this fall to decide whether President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden will lead the country for the next four years. And as it has for every election since 1988, FRONTLINE’s acclaimed series “The Choice” will investigate the life stories of the two candidates: the roots of their drive to be president, the moments that shaped them, and the life method that has brought them to this point. From veteran filmmaker Michael Kirk, who has made four prior installments of “The Choice,” this two-hour special will prepare Americans not just to vote in the election, but to understand what drives the president who will be sworn in on January 20, 2021 to lead a country in crisis.

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LATINO VOTE: DISPATCHES FROM THE BATTLEGROUND

Get an inside look at the high-stakes effort to get out the Latino vote in this year’s election. Political candidates are focused on maximizing turnout and support from Latinos, poised to be the largest non-white voting bloc. Directed by Bernardo Ruiz.

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