How to Watch the Second 2020 Democratic Debate

We might still be a year and a half away from the actual 2020 presidential election, but the 2020 democratic debates have already begun. Following the first batch of debates that happened in late June, the second round of debates kicks off in Detroit on Tuesday, July 30, and continues into a second night on Wednesday, July 31, since there are currently 16 Democrat candidates for president who qualified for the event. Here's how to watch them and what you need to know.

When will the second Democratic debate air?

The debates will start at 8 p.m. ET on both nights from the Fox Theater in Detroit, Michigan.

How can you stream the second debate?

Since the debate is a CNN debate, it will stream live on CNN, CNN.com, and CNN's apps. Other networks will have continuing coverage of it, but not the full thing.

Who is moderating the second debate?

Chief political correspondent Dana Bash, CNN Tonight anchor Don Lemon, and chief Washington correspondent and The Lead host Jake Tapper.

Who is in the debate on Tuesday, July 30?

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren; Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet; Montana Gov. Steve Bullock; New York Mayor Bill de Blasio; former Maryland Rep. John Delaney; Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard; New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper; Washington Gov. Jay Inslee; Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan; and author Marianne Williamson.

Who is in the debate on Wednesday, July?

Former Vice President Joe Biden; California Sen. Kamala Harris; New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker; South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg; former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro; Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar; former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke; and businessman Andrew Yang.

How did candidates qualify for the second Democratic debate?

Not everyone who we saw in the first round of debates will be making an appearance in the second. According to CNN, candidates had to fulfill one of two criteria: get 65,000 donors to their campaigns, with at least 200 donors in 20 different states; or obtain at least 1% in three polls recognized as legitimate by the committee. Candidates who didn't qualify for the second debate include Former Pennsylvania Rep. Joe Sestak, hedge fund manager Tom Steyer, Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton, and Florida Mayor Wayne Messam.

What are the rules of the second Democratic debate?

According to CNN, candidates will be given 60 seconds to respond to a moderator-directed question, and 30 seconds for responses and rebuttals. Additionally, a candidate attacked by name by another candidate will be given 30 seconds to respond, and maybe most importantly a candidate who consistently interrupts will have his or her time reduced.

When is the next round of democratic debates?

If you've already caught debate fever and need more, the third Democratic debate will take place on September 12 and 13.