PBS and WTIU are your sources for thoughtful, trusted programming on this year's election. Explore the shows below for an in-depth look at American politics.
Behind Biden’s historic decision, decades of challenges and controversies, triumphs and tragedies. The inside story of Biden’s rise to the presidency, the personal and political forces that shaped him and led to his dramatic decision to step aside.
Counting the Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover
In this documentary, Margaret Hoover embarks on a journey to explore the varying voting systems across the United States. Her aim is to examine the states that have the most efficient and inclusive voting systems, while shedding light on states facing shortcomings and challenges in their voting process. Through personal stories and expert voices, Firing Line seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the most powerful tool in our democracy.
Crossroads: A Conversation with America – A PBS News Special
PBS News special correspondent Judy Woodruff and her team have traveled the United States in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election, asking Americans what divides—and unites—them. America at a Crossroads, which has appeared bi-weekly on the PBS News Hour, has also culminated in a town hall conversation hosted by Woodruff.
FRONTLINE: The Choice 2024: Harris vs. Trump
Investigating the lives and characters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as they seek the presidency. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal key moments that shape how they would lead America.
Independent Lens: One Person, One Vote?
At a time when many Americans question democratic institutions, One Person, One Vote? unveils the complexities of the Electoral College, the uniquely American and often misunderstood mechanism for electing a president. The documentary follows four presidential electors representing different parties in Colorado during the intense 2020 election.
American Experience: The American Vice President
What happens when the president is unable to serve due to death or incapacity? This film explores the fraught period between 1963 and 1976, when a grief-stricken, then scandal-stricken America was forced to confront the purpose of the vice president and the succession process through the evolution of the 25th Amendment.
FRONTLINE: The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz
Investigating the lives and views of JD Vance and Tim Walz as they run for vice president. In a historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal the influences and ideas they’d bring to the White House.
VOCES: Latino Vote 2024
Tuesday, October 22 at 10pm
VOCES: Latino Vote 2024 examines a range of election related issues that matter most to the politically diverse Latino community in battleground states (Pennsylvania, Nevada, Wisconsin and Arizona) and states with large Latino populations (California and Florida). The program will also examine the role that Latino evangelical pastors are playing in shaping community perspectives and the role that Spanish-language media will play in the 2024 election.
VOCES: Our Texas, Our Vote
Monday, October 28 at 10pm
On the eve of the upcoming 2024 Presidential election, filmmaker Hector Galan takes viewers inside the largest Latino voter registration mobilization in Texas history, led by a new generation on the frontlines of one of the most crucial battleground states that neither political party can ignore.
FRONTLINE: American Voices
Tuesday, October 29 at 10pm
Follow the changing views and experiences of Americans from the 2020 election to today. FRONTLINE returns to voters filmed four years ago to see how their hopes and fears have changed amid another polarizing election season.
WTIU News Election Coverage
Tuesday, November 5 at 6pm
Join the WTIU News team for a one-hour election special, with analysis and live results of local and statewide races.
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PBS News Vote 2024: Election Coverage
Tuesday, November 5 at 7pm
Co-anchored by Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett, coverage will include reporting from PBS News Hour Capitol Hill and Trump campaign correspondent Lisa Desjardins and White House and Harris campaign correspondent Laura Barron-Lopez, analysis from guests, and results for the presidential, vice presidential, House of Representatives and Senate elections.