The hour-long commercial-free 2024 GOP Governor’s Race Debate will be aired at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25 and be broadcast throughout Missouri from 5 On Your Side’s downtown St. Louis studio. The debate panel will include 5 On Your Side Political Editor Mark Maxwell, KSHB 41’s News Anchor Caitlin Knute, and Nine PBS Producer and Host Carol Daniel.
The debate was originally slated to air live on Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. President Joe Biden announced he will address the nation on Wednesday at 7 p.m. 5 On Your Side will broadcast and stream that address.
Candidates John “Jay” Ashcroft and Bill Eigel have confirmed their attendance. Mike Kehoe has declined, citing a conflict.
“The policies and decisions made by the governor affect the entire state,” said 5 On Your Side President and General Manager Alicia Elsner. “It is a privilege to co-produce this debate at KSDK’s studio, aimed to facilitate a civil dialogue and provide essential information that impacts the lives of our viewers.”
The debate will be broadcast on 5 On Your Side, KSHB 41, Nine PBS, KOMU, and PBS stations throughout the state. It will also stream live on 5+, kshb.com, and ninepbs.org and be available for replay on the PBS app.
5 On Your Side and Nine PBS also produced a Democratic primary debate with candidates Mike Hamra and Crystal Quade, moderated by Maxwell and Nine PBS Senior Producer Ruth Ezell. This pre-taped debate aired on 5 On Your Side Sunday, July 14 at 11 p.m. when “The Record with Mark Maxwell” typically airs. It will air on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. on Nine PBS. It will also stream and be available for replay on 5+ and Nine PBS.
About KSDK
5 On Your Side is the NBC affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri and has been a leader in local news, information, and community involvement for more than seven decades. 5 On Your Side is owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), an innovative media company that owns and operates 64 television stations in 51 markets. To learn more about 5 On Your Side, please visit KSDK.com.
About KSHB 41
KSHB 41 is the NBC affiliate in Kansas City, MO. KSHB 41 is one of 62 TV News stations owned by the EW Scripps Co., which is built on a 145-year legacy of quality, objective journalism. To learn more about KSHB 41 and Scripps News, please visit www.kshb.com.
About Nine PBS
As an essential community institution, Nine PBS magnifies and deepens understanding of our community to help our region flourish. We tell stories that move us. We meet people where they are the most comfortable consuming content. Nine PBS’s platforms include four distinct broadcast channels (Nine PBS, Nine PBS KIDS®, Nine PBS World, and Nine PBS Create), ninepbs.org, social media, the free PBS Video App, streaming services, live and virtual events, and the Public Media Commons. Since 1954, Nine PBS has accepted the community’s invitation into their homes, schools, and businesses. Follow Nine PBS on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
For more information contact:
Alicia Elsner, KSDK 314-444-5256
Kathleen Choal, KSHB 41 816-932-4141
Sarah Brandt, Nine PBS 314-359-2121
