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The Washington Post 2016 Convention Headquarters

The Washington Post is setting up headquarters in Cleveland during the Republican National Convention. Join us in-person for newsmaker interviews, live analysis from our newsroom and cocktails each night as we watch the convention unfold.

We’ll be in the middle of the action on East 4th Street, a few steps away from Quicken Loans Arena. Let us know if you’d like to join!

Can’t make it to Cleveland? We’ll live stream all of our programming here. Watch this page for the latest updates or download our app on iOS, on Android or Amazon.

Our schedule for the week (subject to change):

July 18 at 11:30 a.m. and July 21 at 3:00 p.m. | Fourth Estate Briefing

Senior Post reporters and editors hold town hall conversations with attendees, giving a “behind the curtain” look at our political coverage and insights from the campaign trail.

-Steven Ginsberg, Senior Politics Editor, The Washington Post
-Karen Tumulty, National Political Correspondent, The Washington Post
-Jose DelReal, National Political Reporter, The Washington Post
Moderated by Cameron Barr, Managing Editor, The Washington Post

July 18, 3 – 3:30 p.m. | Party Platform: Trade

Continental Resources chief executive Harold Hamm and former United States Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao will discuss the GOP’S new platform on trade — a key issue in Ohio, the U.S. and abroad.

July 19, 10 – 11:00 a.m. | Party Platform: Energy and the Economy

Policymakers will look at the Republican party’s energy priorities and what they may mean for the economy.

-Former Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour, Founding Partner, BGR Group
Interviewed by Stephen Stromberg, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post

-Jay Faison, Founder and Chief Executive, ClearPath Foundation
-Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.)
-Karen A. Harbert, President and chief Executive, U.S. Chamber’s Institute for 21st Century Energy
Moderated by Stephen Stromberg, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post

July 19, 6 – 8:00 p.m. | Politics & Pints

Chris Cillizza, founder of The Fix, brings his popular trivia series to Cleveland. Test your political knowledge in U.S. politics, geography and a little bit of pop culture.

July 20, 10 – 11:00 a.m. | Party Platform: Immigration and National Security

Policymakers discuss immigration, national security and the challenges facing America’s borders.

-Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa)
-Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Illinois)
-Javier Palomarez, President and Chief Executive, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
-Emma Ashford, Research Fellow in Defense and Foreign Policy, Cato Institute

July 20, 3 – 4:00 p.m. | PostPartisan Live

Join Washington Post columnists for some convention(al) wisdom.

-E.J. Dionne, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post
-Jennifer Rubin, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post
-Michael Gerson, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post
-Ruth Marcus, Deputy Editorial Page Editor, The Washington Post

July 21, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Party Platform: Health Care

Leaders in health care and policy will discuss the health care issues the next president may face including the Affordable Care Act, national health spending, Medicare, and public health crises like the Zika virus and opioid abuse.

-Delos Cosgrove, Chief Executive and President, Cleveland Clinic
Interviewed by Kathleen Parker, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post

-Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.)
-Avik Roy, Opinion Editor, Forbes
-Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.)
-Charles Lane, Opinion Writer, The Washington Post
Moderated by Karen Tumulty, National Political Reporter, The Washington Post

July 18 – 21, Times TBD | Newsmakers Live

Watch this space! Post journalists hold live one-on-one interviews with newsmakers of the day.

July 18 – 21, 5 – 10: p.m. | Washington Post Viewing Parties at the RNC

Each night, we’ll carry coverage of the hall program in our space. Stop by to try our specialty brews named after each of the 13 original colonies and your favorite news source (Post Pint, anyone?).

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The Washington Post is setting up headquarters in Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention. Join us in-person for newsmaker interviews, live analysis from our newsroom and cocktails each night as we watch the convention unfold.

[Check out our schedule for the Republican National Convention here.]

We’ll be on Logan Square in Philadelphia’s Center City. Let us know if you’d like to join!

Can’t make it to Philadelphia? We’ll live stream all of our programming here. Watch this page for the latest updates or download our app on iOS, on Android or Amazon.

Our schedule for the week (subject to change):

July 25, 10 – 11:00 a.m. | Party Platform: Criminal Justice Reform

Policymakers and experts will examine what’s at stake for America’s criminal justice system, addressing inefficiencies and debating the barriers to reform.

July 25 and July 28 at 3:00 p.m. | Fourth Estate Briefing

Senior Post reporters and editors hold town hall conversations with attendees, giving a “behind the curtain” look at our political coverage.

July 26, 10 ­- 11:00 a.m. | Party Platform: Energy and the Economy

Policymakers will look at the Democratic party’s energy priorities and what they may mean for the economy.

July 26, 6 – 8:00 p.m. | Politics & Pints

Chris Cillizza, founder of The Fix, brings his popular trivia series to Philadelphia. Test your political knowledge in U.S. politics, geography and a little bit of pop culture.

July 27, 10 ­- 11:00 a.m. | Party Platform: Health Care

Leaders in health care and policy will discuss Democrats’ views on the future of the Affordable Care Act, national health spending, Medicare, and public health crises like Zika virus and opioid abuse.

July 28, 10 – 11:00 a.m. | Party Platform: Immigration

Advocacy leaders and policymakers will discuss the Democratic Party’s position on border protection, refugee assistance and other immigration issues.

July 25-28, Times TBD | Newsmakers Live

Watch this space! Post journalists hold live one-on-one interviews with newsmakers of the day.

July 25 – 28, 5 – 10: p.m. | Washington Post Viewing Parties at the DNC

Each night, we’ll carry coverage of the hall program in our space. Stop by to try our specialty brews.