9News and 9Now will broadcast the much anticipated 2024 US Presidential Debate live on Wednesday, September 11 at 10:55am.
Nine is promising Australian viewers a front-row seat to one of the most crucial political showdowns in modern history.
The move is part of the plan to make the 9News brand even stronger.
Speaking to Mediaweek recently, director of news and current affairs Fiona Dear told us:
“9News is in a terrific place this year. We are seeing incredible growth with our audience and that is nationally. We’ve won nine of the last metro weeks, which is our longest winning streak in nine years.
“We are seeing audience growth year-on-year for total TV, Monday to Friday. The numbers are good for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Our Perth audience is up 13% and Perth is now a big battleground. We’re super proud that we are closing that gap in Perth.”
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In what many have described as a battle for democracy, November’s ballot between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will shape the future of our world for the next decade.
With the nation’s core values on the line in this debate, the candidates will face off on issues that shape America and have far-reaching implications for the entire world, including Australia.
This debate promises to be a defining moment, as both candidates present their visions for leadership on the global stage.
David Muir and Linsey Davis will moderate the event to be held at the National Constitution Centre in Philadelphia.
Harris v Trump: Election result coverage
On Wednesday, November 6, Channel 9 will cover the US Presidential Election vote count with the hosting team of Karl Stefanovic and Liz Hayes. Nine political editor Charles Croucher will join them, crunching the numbers as they come in, along with US political analysts providing up-to-the-minute results.
Nine’s US correspondents, Jonathan Kearsley, Alison Piotrowski, and Lauren Tomasi, together with 60 Minutes’ Amelia Adams, will report live from key battleground states, while our partnership with CNN will ensure we have unmatched access to the most critical developments, with reporters stationed at both Democrat and Republican headquarters.