• WebNewser writes about ABC News Now and ABCNews.com’s plans for the Inauguration. Hint: Sam Donaldson and Rick Klein will be very busy.
• Peter Cook and Deirdre Bolton anchor from the Newseum in Washington D.C. on Bloomberg. They will be joined by Washington executive editor Al Hunt. Also, Bloomberg will be live the day before (MLK, Jr. Day).
• PBS has announced their plans, with Jim Lehrer anchoring beginning at 11amET. Also, the Frontline special, “Dreams of Obama” airs at 9pmET. Click continued to see PBS’ release…
PBS AND THE NEWSHOUR TO PROVIDE COVERAGE OF THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION OF
BARACK OBAMA, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2009
Jim Lehrer anchors live coverage with analysis from Mark Shields and David Brooks
Also on Inauguration Day: FRONTLINE to air “Dreams of Obama”; TAVIS SMILEY looks back on Obama’s past visits to the show; and analysis and coverage airs on NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT, CHARLIE ROSE and on pbs.org.
Beginning at 11 a.m. ET, Jim Lehrer anchors PBS’ inauguration coverage, which includes political analysis from Mark Shields and David Brooks and historical context from Peniel Joseph, Ellen Fitzpatrick and Richard Brookhiser. PBS plans to include coverage of Barack Obama’s arrival at the White House, excerpts of the church service and Obama’s speech to the nation from the Capitol steps.
FRONTLINE “Dreams of Obama” — Tuesday, January 20, 9-10 p.m. ET (check local listings)
On the night of Barack Obama’s historic inauguration, FRONTLINE examines the rich personal and political biography of the 44th president of the United States. pbs.org/frontline
TAVIS SMILEY — Tuesday, January 20, 11-11:30 p.m. ET (check local listings)
Tavis Smiley looks back at Barack Obama’s six appearances on the show, dating back to his days as a little-known Illinois state senator. Also featured: Obama’s appearance on the day after his speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention. In addition to this archival material, TAVIS SMILEY will air excerpts of the inaugural address. pbs.org/tavissmiley
CHARLIE ROSE — Tuesday, January 20 (check local listings)
Charlie Rose hosts post-inauguration analysis originating from Washington, DC, with a variety of guests.
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT — Tuesday, January 20, 6:30-7 p.m. ET (check local listings)
NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT’s coverage includes: live report of the day’s events and analysis of the growing “to do†list for the new president. A special report, “A Time for Change: The Obama Agenda,” will air on Monday, January 19 (check local listings). And on Thursday, January 22 (check local listings), NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT celebrates its 30th-anniversary broadcast as Paul Kangas and Susie Gharib ring the closing bell and anchor live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange; the program features an exclusive interview with Warren Buffett. pbs.org/nbr
ONLINE NEWSHOUR — pbs.org/newshour
The Online NewsHour (pbs.org/newshour) will produce an inauguration page that includes live, streaming video of PBS and THE NEWSHOUR’s inauguration coverage. Check Twitter (twitter.com/newshour) and Flickr (flickr.com/newshour) for text and photo updates throughout the day. pbs.org/newshour
WASHINGTON WEEK with Gwen Ifill — Special pre-inauguration edition, Friday, January 16, 8-8:30 p.m. ET and wrap-up post-inauguration edition on January 23
This week’s pre-inauguration edition of WASHINGTON WEEK with Gwen Ifill looks at the key domestic and international issues awaiting the Obama administration. Next Friday, January 23, Ifill and a roundtable of Washington journalists will have a complete wrap-up of Obama’s historic inauguration and examine his priorities and first actions as commander-in-chief. pbs.org/washingtonweek
TO THE CONTRARY — New shows debut on Friday nights and air over the weekend on PBS stations (check local listings)
On this weekend’s show (airing January 16-18), TO THE CONTRARY has a one-on-one interview with the woman called President-elect Obama’s brain, Karen Kornbluh. Next weekend’s show (January 23-25) takes a look at the powerful women making up the new administration. pbs.org/ttc
RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY — New shows debut on Friday nights and air over the weekend on PBS stations (check local listings)
In this weekend’s show (airing January 16-18), RELIGION & ETHICS NEWSWEEKLY explores the views and attitudes of people of faith towards America’s new president. pbs.org/religion