US election 2024: ZDF broadcasts the night of the decision live!

US election 2024: ZDF broadcasts the night of the decision live!

The whole world looks banned in the USA! On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, not only the fate of the country will decide, but also whether a woman, Kamala Harris, takes over the presidential office for the first time in history - or whether Donald Trump returns. The ZDF broadcasts this historical event live from the futurium in Berlin, from 0.30 a.m., and the moderation will take over Shakuntala Banerjee and Stefan Leifert. The tension in the air is literally tangible!

The spectators can look forward to a live broadcast of more than six hours, which does not leave any details! From the first results to gripping analyzes - the obligation for all political enthusiasts and election simulators! Experts such as Claus Kleber and Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim are on site to make their assessments. At the same time, Washington's events are commented on live, where Elmar Theveßen and Antje Pieper report as special guests from the heart of US policy.

The night of the decision

The night will be unforgettable! From 8:15 p.m., the ZDF will present a “ZDF Special” directly from Washington, which offers all the important background to the election day. Experience how the choice between Trump and Harris develops, while the “Today Journal” by Marietta Slomka summarizes the events at 9:45 p.m.

There is also exciting information for younger spectators: The “Logo!” News report live from the USA, and reporter Sherif Rizkallah will experience the election day up close and speak with democratic and republican followers. An all-round package for all age groups!

and after the election it goes on!

But the ZDF does not stop after the election evening! On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 7:25 p.m., the "ZDF Special: America has chosen", whereby the results are placed in the context and initial reactions from Germany and the world are captured. After that there is again a transfer from the "Today Journal" and a special edition of the "Foreign Journal Special". Voices from Brussels, Cairo, Beijing and Singapore are captured - the whole world looks at America!

And that's not all! In order not to miss detail, the whole program can also be followed via the ZDF media library and the ZDFheute app. Here, viewers are also offered programs in simple language in order to make the complex electoral system understandable for everyone. The choice will be a very special spectacle - and you shouldn't miss that!