Special Coverage of Obama Inauguration

Join us for special live coverage from NPR News of Barack Obama's inauguration on January 20th.

Inaugural Ceremonies: 10 am

Special Coverage begins as Steve Inskeep and Michele Norris take listeners to the viewing stands on the Capitol grounds as crowds gather on the National Mall. During the Inaugural Ceremonies, we will hear full, uninterrupted coverage of the ceremonies as first Joe Biden and then Barack Obama are sworn into office, followed by the Inaugural Address.

Following the ceremony, Steve Inskeep and Michele Norris will talk with previous presidential speechwriters historians, journalists and with many in the crowd about what they heard from the new president and about the challenges that lie ahead.

Call-in Special: 2-4pm

Neal Conan picks up the live coverage with a national conversation about citizens' reactions to the President's address. We'll hear from a broad range of political stakeholders about what they expect from this new administration, and what their roles will be. We will also provide live coverage of the Inaugural Parade as it passes the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue.