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The Best Ways to Stream the Presidential Debates Online

The 2016 American presidential election is one of the most heated races in recent memory. The rivalry between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump has come to a head — demonstrated with no more intensity than in the fall debates.

There’s no better way to become more informed about your future president than watching these debates. However, you might feel you have to miss out if you don’t have a television. Don’t worry, though — there are several options for streaming the debates, as they happen live. Live streaming has already taken over the world, and the 2016 debates are no exception. Here are the best ways to stream.

When are the presidential debates?
The first debate between the candidates took place on Monday, September 26, 2016 at 9pm Eastern Time, 8pm Central Time, 7pm Mountain Time, and 6pm Pacific Time. The next debates will air on Tuesday, October 4, Sunday, October 9, and Wednesday, October 19, 2016. All of the subsequent debates will air at the same time as the first one.

How can I stream these debates online?
The major cable networks will stream the debates for free, live on their websites and on their mobile platforms. CBS News streams the debate on CBSNews.com, as well as on devices like Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, and Roku. ABC News also streams the debates on its website and on its news apps. NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com, and the NBC News apps will stream NBC’s coverage.

You can also watch the debates live on social networks like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. YouTube streams free coverage from NBC News, PBS, Fox News, Bloomberg, and Telemundo. Streams from Bloomberg are available for users on Twitter apps and on Twitter’s site (without a password).

ABC News has partnered with Facebook (at this link: Facebook.com/ABCNews) to stream the debates live on the social media platform for free. The partnership will also cover the debate between the vice presidential candidates Mike Pence and Tim Kaine. As you stream on Facebook, you can also comment on the candidate’s answers and see how other viewers are responding, too.

As you’re streaming the debates, you want to ensure you’re streaming efficiently. That’s why you should download PSafe Total and PSafe Total Windows before the debates begin. PSafe Total’s Internet Booster closes applications running in the background of your device to make it work even faster. Your browsing companion — Kiper — helps you browse without lag time with a single click.

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