PBS News Hour

PBS News Hour is co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett and features the latest news, analysis, field reports from around the world, live studio interviews and discussions. For almost 50 years, millions have turned to it as public broadcasting’s marquee nightly news program for the solid, reliable reporting that has made it the most objective news program on television. PBS News Weekend is anchored by national correspondent John Yang. Washington Week is the longest-running primetime news and public affairs program on television.

WATCH LIVE: Vance and Walz debate — PBS News simulcast of CBS’s 2024 Vice Presidential Debate

Democratic vice presidential nominee Gov. Tim Walz and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance will meet for their first and only scheduled debate Tuesday, Oct. 1 in New York. PBS Utah will carry live coverage of the VP debate, both on the air and online, starting at 7 p.m. MDT on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

PBS News coverage starts with the News Hour at 4 p.m. MDT, ahead of the 90-minute CBS 2024 Vice Presidential Debate that airs at 7 p.m. MDT. 

After the debate, stay tuned for PBS News special coverage with co-anchors Geoff Bennett, Amna Nawaz, correspondents Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López, as well as analysis from Amy Walter of The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Republican strategist Kevin Madden and Democratic strategist Ameshia Cross.

Immediately following the special, PBS News digital producer Deema Zein will host a live conversation with Desjardins and Barrón-López about the key moments from the night.