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Thursday, September 6, 2012

TimesCast Politics and Democratic Convention Schedule at a Glance

By THE NEW YORK TIMES

The Democratic National Convention culminates tonight with President Obama's acceptance speech, and The Times's political unit will be broadcasting live from Charlotte, N.C., beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern time. Here are a few program highlights:

7 P.M. Hour

  • Jeff Zeleny, a national political correspondent, previews Mr. Obama's speech and the foreign policy focus of the night.
  • Marcus Mabry, a senior editor, interviews Colin H. Kahl of the Center for a New American Security on foreign policy.
  • Mr. Zeleny reports on the state of the campaign in Ohio.
  • Mark Leibovich, a chief national correspondent for the magazine, takes us inside life at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Charlotte.
  • Mr. Mabry sits down for an interview with Cecile Richards, president of Planned Parenthood.
  • And from the Opinion section, Op-Ed columnists Charles M. Blow and Frank Bruni discuss this week's Google+ Hangouts.

  • 8 P.M.

  • Adam Nagourney, the Los Angeles bureau chief, interviews Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa of Los Angeles.
  • Jodi Kantor, a political correspondent, reports on the role of Sasha and Malia Obama in the president's political life.
  • Doug Mills, a staff photographer based in Washington, shares some of his favorite photos from covering Mr. Obama.
  • Richard L. Berke, an assistant managing editor, and Richard W. Stevenson, the political editor, discuss the pivot toward the general election.
  • Nate Silver, of the FiveThirtyEight blog, looks at the effect of the Democratic National Convention on the polls.
  • Jim Rutenberg, a national political correspondent, mixes it up with Samant ha Bee of “The Daily Show.”

    On the Floor

    Mr. Obama's speech will take place during the 10 o'clock hour. He will be introduced by Senator Richard J. Durbin of Illinois.

    Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. will highlight the 9 o'clock hour, and will be introduced by his wife, Jill Biden.

    The 8 o'clock hour is packed with speakers, including Caroline Kennedy, Eva Longoria, former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist Jr. and Senator John F. Kerry of Massachusetts.