How to stream the Democratic National Convention online
After the fireworks of last week’s Republican National Convention, it’s now the Democrats’ turn to throw a four-day crowning ceremony. The Democratic National Convention will probably be much more restrained, but it should still make for good viewing.
Though many of them will require a subscription to access, the major broadcast and cable networks will be airing hours of footage from Philadelphia. However, the real action is going to be on the internet. So, as we did for the RNC, here’s how you can stream the DNC online, whether you’re a cord-cutter or you’re trying to maximize your viewing options.
ABC News is broadcasting 24-hours a day during the DNC on its Facebook page. According to Variety, the social network “will provide ABC News with exclusive, real-time data during major speeches that it will use across TV and digital platforms.” Other outlets and networks should be gunning for likes with live video options of their own as well.
Similar to ABC and Facebook’s arrangement, Twitter is again partnering with CBS News to stream a digital feed. Also like ABC and Facebook, the CBS News feed on Twitter is digital-only, so it will not be the same thing you see on the primetime broadcasts. Again, check out Periscope as well the #DNCinPHL hashtag during the week to maximize your Twitter intake.