The 2024 U.S. Election: What to watch with Cascade PBS

As we move closer to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, there is so much excitement and uncertainty of the unknown. Are you searching for somewhere to get your election coverage? From local and regional to national news, Cascade PBS has you covered. We want to give voters a comprehensive and grounded perspective on the elections that matter to their communities.  

For the 2024 presidential election and more, rely on Cascade PBS’s national news programs like News Hour, Washington Week and Firing Line and stream special election coverage like FRONTLINE: The Choice 2024 and Counting the Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover on the Cascade PBS app and CascadePBS.org. We also have a variety of documentaries based around people in politics and the impact they are having on our country. Stream election documentaries like One Person, One Vote? to learn more about the Electoral College and how everyday people can make a difference. Don’t forget to stream our debates and watch key candidates go head-to-head on the issues that matter most, from healthcare and the economy to education and climate change, we have it all.  

Cascade PBS is your home for election coverage. We are dedicated to providing you with quality programming and keeping you informed and engaged. If you want to learn all about the candidates or keep up to date with policies being talked about in this year's election, here’s what to watch in the lead up to Election Day.  

The Newsfeed  

Introducing The Newsfeed, airing Fridays at 5:55 p.m. where host Paris Jackson cuts through the headlines, providing original reporting, exclusive interviews and community insights on what’s happening in the Pacific Northwest. The Newsfeed will be covering all the top local election news stories for the 2024 election. Stay tuned and don’t miss any of the coverage that you love.  Stream The Newsfeed now. 

FRONTLINE: The Choice 2024 

Ahead of the 2024 election, FRONTLINE’s critically acclaimed series “The Choice” returns with interwoven investigative biographies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Stream FRONTLINE: The Choice 2024 now. 

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 an historic election, those who know the candidates best reveal the influences and ideas they’d bring to the White House. Stream FRONTLINE: The VP Choice: Vance vs. Walz now. 

Citizen Nation 

This four-part series is an inspiring coming-of-age story that follows teens across America as they face off in the nation’s premier civics competition. Watch the future unfold as a new generation discovers what it means to show up, be civil and tackle the big issues straight on. Stream Citizen Nation now. 

American Experience: The American Vice President 

What happens when the president is unable to serve due to death or incapacity? “The American Vice President” tells the little-known story of the second-highest office in the land, tracing its evolution from a constitutional afterthought to a position of political consequence. Focusing on the fraught period between 1963 and 1974, the film examines the passage and first uses of the 25th Amendment and offers a fresh perspective on succession in the executive branch. Stream American Experience: The American Vice President now. 

Independent Lens: One Person, One Vote? 

Why does the U.S. have the Electoral College? Follow four diverse presidential electors in Colorado during the 2020 election while learning about the system’s complex history and modern impact. One Person, One Vote? demystifies a crucial yet often misunderstood aspect of American democracy through expert insights and historical context. Stream Independent Lens: One Person, One Vote? Now. 

VOCES Latino Vote 2024 

Learn about the growing impact of Latino voters on America’s political landscape and how both parties are vying for this influential electorate, from Wisconsin to California. Discover the key issues energizing Latino voters in crucial battleground states such as Nevada, Arizona and Florida. Don’t miss VOCES Latino Vote 2024 on Oct. 22nd at 10 pm. This program is available for early streaming with a Passport membership starting 10/9. 

Deadlock  

Law professor Aaron Tang leads diverse experts through complex ethical scenarios in this timely special. As hypothetical dilemmas unfold, panelists face challenging moral questions, encouraging civil dialogue across political divides. The program explores nuanced perspectives on pressing national issues, promoting open-mindedness and common ground. Stream Deadlock now. 

A Boston (R)evolution 

When Kim Janey became Boston’s acting Mayor in 2021, she broke a 200-year streak of white male leadership. This historic moment set the stage for a pivotal mayoral race featuring four women of color, highlighting Boston’s complex racial history and its evolving political landscape. Stream A Boston (R)evolution now. 

Counting the Vote: A Firing Line Special with Margaret Hoover 

Firing Line is a public affairs show that offers a modern take on the classic debate format that features discussions with some of the brightest minds in today's world. Follow host Margaret Hoover as she engages in an exchange of ideas with political leaders, cultural luminaries, thought leaders and activists who represent a wide range of ideas and perspectives. 

Embark on a journey with Margaret Hoover to explore the voting systems in the United States. Through personal stories and expert voices, this Firing Line special seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the most powerful tool in a democracy. Stream Counting the Vote: A Fire Line Special with Margaret Hoover now. 

Crossroads: A Conversation with America 

PBS News Hour is a trusted source of in-depth news and analysis, delivering compelling coverage of the hours’ headlines. Don’t miss the reliable reporting that has made PBS News Hour one of the most trusted news programs in television.  

Veteran journalist Judy Woodruff explores the forces dividing Americans amid heightened partisanship and social change. Drawing from her two-year reporting project, this hourlong special brings together thought leaders and everyday citizens to discuss the roots of national discord and potential solutions. As the 2024 election nears, Woodruff seeks paths to bridge divides and strengthen democracy. Stream Crossroads: A Conversation with America – A PBS News Special now.