Observed Signal · Apr 24, 2026 · Live Broadcast Coverage · Source: Adweek · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Cable Networks to Broadcast WHCD Live
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner (WHCD) is scheduled for this Saturday and, for the first time in his presidency, President Donald Trump will attend. Multiple cable networks will provide live coverage: C-SPAN will run uninterrupted coverage starting with the red carpet at 6 p.m. ET; CNN will anchor coverage from its Washington bureau beginning at 8 p.m. ET with John Berman and Laura Coates (red carpet hosted by Sara Sidner) and a panel including Van Jones, Scott Jennings, S.E. Cupp and Van Lathan; Fox News will air a special edition hosted by Jimmy Failla beginning at 9 p.m. ET; MS NOW will air live coverage beginning at 8 p.m. ET; and NewsNation’s coverage will be led by Natasha Zouves at 8 p.m. ET. The article also reports media business moves: eight Fox-produced podcast series are joining Fox One streaming, ABC News launched two audio channels on SiriusXM, Spotify published all-time streaming rankings, and several networks announced hires and promotions.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- President Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner this Saturday — his first attendance during his presidency.
- C-SPAN will provide live, uninterrupted WHCD coverage starting with red carpet arrivals at 6 p.m. ET.
- CNN will anchor WHCD coverage from 8 p.m. ET with John Berman and Laura Coates; red carpet coverage by Sara Sidner; panelists include Van Jones, Scott Jennings, S.E. Cupp and Van Lathan.
- Fox News will air a special edition hosted by Jimmy Failla live from Washington beginning at 9 p.m. ET; MS NOW and NewsNation will also provide live WHCD coverage starting at 8 p.m. ET.
- Eight podcast series from Fox News Media and Red Seat Ventures are being added to the Fox One streaming service (effective April 20); ABC News launched two new audio channels on SiriusXM (Channel 796 and Channel 794).
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