Editor's note: NBC Chicago will offer a live feed of evening and primetime speeches each day Monday-Thursday in the player above and on the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel
The 2024 Republican National Convention kick off its second day in Milwaukee Tuesday as the convention shifts its focus toward topics like immigration and crime.
With some notable names on the speaking schedule throughout the evening - including Nikki Haley, Marco Rubio, Ron DeSantis, Savannah Chrisley and more - the convention is slated to continues its ramp up to the big moment: Donald Trump's speech, which is scheduled for Thursday.
You can watch it all live. Here's how:
What time is the 2024 RNC?
The 2024 Republican National Convention will take place July 15-18 at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum.
Tuesday’s program will likely get underway at approximately 5 p.m. CT.
RNC Milwaukee
How can you watch the RNC live?
NBC Chicago will offer a live feed of speeches each day Monday through Thursday in the player above and on the NBC 5 Chicago News 24/7 streaming channel.
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In addition, viewers can also access expanded convention coverage via NBCChicago.com, Telemundochicago.com and their respective apps. (Watch live in the player above)
Streaming times include:
Monday: 12:50 p.m.-4:41 p.m., 6-10 p.m. CT
Tuesday: 5-10 p.m. CT
Wednesday: 6-10 p.m. CT
Thursday: 6-10 p.m. CT
On Wednesday (July 17) and Thursday (July 18) beginning at 8 p.m. CT, NBC 5 will carry NBC News’ live primetime event coverage, featuring the evenings’ highlighted keynote speakers, interviews with prominent politicians and undecided voters, along with a look ahead to next month’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago and November’s eagerly-awaited presidential election.
Who is speaking at the RNC?
Trump is not expected to speak at the RNC until Thursday night, though it's unclear if he will make some remarks sooner surrounding the running mate announcement.
As for the list of potential speakers, Trump’s sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump will both speak, as will his daughter-in-law Lara Trump, currently co-chair of the Republican National Committee.
Trump’s former presidential rivals are all expected to speak, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and former Fox News host Tucker Carlson have also secured speaking slots.
You can find a full list of expected speakers here.
What are the themes for this year's RNC?
Trump's campaign announced the 2024 Republican National Convention program, revealing daily "themes" for the event. They include:
Monday: Make America Wealthy Once Again
Tuesday: Make America Safe Once Again
Wednesday: Make America Strong Once Again
Thursday: Make America Great Once Again
