DNC speaker schedule Tuesday: Obamas headline second day of convention

CHICAGO - The Democratic National Convention speaker schedule for Tuesday features a warm Illinois welcome from Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a keynote speech from former President Barack Obama, and a few special appearances from well-known Republicans. 

Main programming for the DNC kicks off at 6 p.m. at the United Center and doors open at 4 p.m.

Tuesday’s theme is "A Bold Vision for America's Future." The headline speaker of the night will be former President Barack Obama. 

DNC Speaker Schedule Tuesday

5:30 PM

Call to Order

The Honorable Jaime R. Harrison

Chairman of the Democratic National Committee

Gavel In

The Honorable Mitch Landrieu

DNC Night 2 Co-Chair and Committee Co-Chair

Invocation

Rabbi Sharon Brous

IKAR

Imam Dr. Talib M. Shareef

The Nation’s Mosque

Pledge of Allegiance

Joshua Davis

National Anthem

Aristotle "Aris" Garcia Byrne

Remarks

Jason Carter

Grandson of President Jimmy Carter

Remarks

Jack Schlossberg

Grandson of President John F. Kennedy

Remarks: "Project 2025—Chapter Two: The Economy"

The Honorable Malcolm Kenyatta

Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives

6 PM

Remarks

Kyle Sweetser

Former Donald Trump voter

Remarks

Stephanie Grisham

Former Trump White House Press Secretary

Remarks

Nabela Noor

Content creator

Remarks

The Honorable Gary Peters

United States Senator, Michigan

Remarks

Kenneth Stribling 

Retired Teamster

7 PM

Roll Call

Remarks

Minnesota Delegation

Remarks

California Delegation

8 PM

Host Introduction

Ana Navarro

Remarks

The Honorable Chuck Schumer

United States Senate Majority Leader

Remarks

The Honorable Bernie Sanders

United States Senator, Vermont

Remarks

The Honorable JB Pritzker

Governor of Illinois

Remarks

Ken Chenault

American business executive

Remarks

The Honorable Michelle Lujan Grisham

Governor of New Mexico

9 PM

Keynote Remarks

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Nominee for the U.S. Senate, Maryland; Long-time mentee of the Vice President

Remarks

The Honorable John Giles

Mayor of Mesa, Arizona

Remarks

The Honorable Tammy Duckworth

United States Senator, Illinois

Remarks

Douglas Emhoff

Second Gentleman of the United States

Remarks

Michelle Obama

Former First Lady of the United States

10 PM

Remarks

Barack Obama

44th President of the United States

Benediction

Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr.

African Methodist Episcopal Church, 7th Episcopal District

His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
 

The second night will present a stark contrast between the Harris-Walz vision and Donald Trump’s plan. The program will emphasize the forward-looking approach of the Harris-Walz ticket, positioning their plans as a pathway to progress compared to Trump’s proposals, which are framed as regressive.

All speeches and remarks will be streamed in the video player at the top of this story as well as fox32chicago.com/live and on the FOX LOCAL app for connected TVs.

DNC officials said additional speakers will be announced.

Who else is speaking at the DNC?

President Joe Biden kicked off the first day of the convention and was met with a standing ovation from the crowd. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also spoke Monday along with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Vice President and Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris even made a surprise appearance. 

Harris' running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, is expected to speak on Wednesday along with former President Bill Clinton. Harris will accept the nomination on Thursday. 

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The convention committee is expected to release a complete schedule of events later Tuesday.