President Obama speaks next comedian Keegan-Michael Key playing “Luther, Obama’s anger translator” at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in 2015. (YURI GRIPAS/AFP/Getty Images)
The White House correspondents’ dinner is on Saturday night, and even though it’s the last one of the Obama administration, you can expect much the same routine: Red carpet, dinner and the much-anticipated comedy routines from the president and an actual comedian. (This year, it’s Comedy Central “Nightly Show” host Larry Wilmore.)
As usual, it’s much more comfortable to be on your couch than packed between the masses in the Washington Hilton, so here are all the ways you can tune in:
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When does it start and when does it end?
This is C-SPAN’s big night, and the channel kicks off coverage at 6 p.m. with red carpet arrivals. The action dies down with dinner around 7:30 p.m. The schedule says President Obama and Wilmore will start their speeches at 9:45 p.m… however, for the last two years, they haven’t taken the stage until closer to 10:15 p.m. Expect everything to wrap up at approximately 11 p.m.
Besides C-SPAN, where else can I watch?
You can livestream it on the C-SPAN website, on MSNBC starting at 7:30 p.m., and on washingtonpost.com when President Obama begins his speech.
On TV, CNN starts coverage at 7 p.m.; Fox News at 8 p.m.; and MSNBC at 9 p.m.
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What if I miss it if and don’t have a DVR?
Both C-SPAN and CNN will re-air the event in its entirety right after it concludes. Plus, check back with The Post, which will have video and transcripts after both speeches air.
Which celebrities will be there?
Big names include Will Smith, Morgan Freeman and Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders. Expect lots of TV stars along with Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams of the Oscar best picture-winning “Spotlight.
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