HDNet to feature live coverage of the President's State of the Union Address - Tuesday, January 23rd at 8:00pm ET

Dan Rather to host HDNet Special Report live from Washington, DC

What:

HDNet to provide live coverage of the President's State of the Union Address beginning at 8:00pm ET. The coverage, hosted by Dan Rather will include the Democratic response to the President's Address and an interview with Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards.

Immediately following the Democratic response, the network will go to Dallas, Texas, where HDNet World Report Chief Correspondent Greg Dobbs will lead a spirited discussion among Americans with varied personal and political viewpoints.

When:

Live coverage begins Tuesday, January 23rd at 8:00pm ET continuing until 11:00pm ET. This HDNet Special Report will air in place of "Dan Rather Reports", and "HDNet World Report"; both of these programs normally air in this Tuesday evening time slot.

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