{"id":2337274,"date":"2024-09-05T14:02:02","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T18:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-directv-customers-may-need-workaround-to-watch-trump-harris-debate-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T14:04:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T18:04:24","slug":"why-directv-customers-may-need-workaround-to-watch-trump-harris-debate-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-directv-customers-may-need-workaround-to-watch-trump-harris-debate-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Why DirecTV customers may need workaround to watch Trump-Harris debate &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhy-directv-customers-may-need-workaround-to-watch-trump-harris-debate-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2337274&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>DirecTV customers are \u200dfacing a blackout of \u2062Disney-owned networks, including ABC and\u2064 ESPN, as the two companies negotiate a new carriage deal. This\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-federal-gun-conviction-adds-new-wrinkle-to-fathers-reelection-bid\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden&#039;s federal gun conviction complicates his father&#039;s reelection campaign\">situation\u2063 raises concerns<\/a> for\u200d viewers who wish to watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hutchinson-claims-he-has-qualified-for-first-republican-debate-rnc-yet-to-confirm\/\" title=\"Hutchinson asserts debate qualification, RNC confirmation pending.\">upcoming presidential debate<\/a> between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump,\u2062 which is set to be hosted by ABC News. As of now, DirecTV subscribers are unable to access any Disney-owned channels,\u2063 a disruption that coincides \u200bwith\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mlbpa-open-to-moving-all-star-game-from-georgia-following-blm-pressure-over-voting-reform-bill\/\" title=\"MLBPA \u2018Open\u2019 To Moving All-Star Game From Georgia Following BLM Pressure Over Voting Reform Bill\">major sporting events<\/a>\u2064 like college football and the NFL&#8217;s Monday\u2063 Night\u2063 Football.<\/p>\n<p>The disagreement has led to finger-pointing between\u200d the two companies. DirecTV accuses Disney of making unreasonable \u200cdemands\u2063 and not taking responsibility, while Disney claims that DirecTV is misrepresenting the situation and insists \u200cthat their\u200c focus is on reaching a fair\u200c agreement that acknowledges the value of their content.<\/p>\n<p>While the future of the negotiations remains uncertain, both \u200bparties \u2064are advocating for a resolution that prioritizes consumer interests. In the meantime,\u2062 viewers may\u2064 need to seek alternative options to watch the debate and\u2062 sports events affected by this blackout.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Why DirecTV customers may need workaround to watch Trump-Harris debate<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1746414\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DirecTV\">DirecTV<\/a> customers are currently unable to access <a href=\"https:\/\/washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/disney\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Disney\">Disney<\/a>-owned networks as the two companies attempt to negotiate a new carriage deal, which could affect their ability to view next week&rsquo;s presidential debate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The highly-anticipated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/debates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"debate\">debate<\/a> between Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kamala Harris\">Kamala Harris<\/a> and former President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kamala Harris\">Donald Trump<\/a> will be hosted by ABC News, a division of the Walt Disney Company, and aired on ABC. As of Sunday, DirecTV customers cannot access Disney-owned ABC stations, ESPN networks, Disney Channel, FX, Freeform, and other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/yemens-houthi-terrorists-delisted-by-biden-stage-mass-kidnapping-of-u-s-employees\/\" title=\"Yemen&#039;s Houthi Terrorists \u2013 Delisted by Biden \u2013 Stage Mass Kidnapping of U.S. Employees\">channels owned<\/a> by the House of Mouse after the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brand-name-neutering-of-mr-potato-head-proves-unpopular-with-public-poll\/\" title=\"Brand-Name Neutering Of Mr. Potato Head Proves Unpopular With Public: Poll\">company pulled<\/a> the networks.<\/p>\n<p>While Disney and DirecTV could work out a deal to restore access to the channels, the two sides do not appear closer to a deal. The networks&rsquo; blackout comes ahead of a weekend of college football and the U.S. Open on ABC and ESPN, along with the season opener for the NFL&rsquo;s <em>Monday Night Football<\/em> also on those networks.<\/p>\n<p>DirecTV and Disney have pointed fingers at each other over the blackout. The cable and satellite company claimed Disney was forcing them to pay for services their customers may not want and sought to waive legal claims over Disney&rsquo;s anti-competitive behavior.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Walt Disney Co. is once again refusing any accountability to consumers, distribution partners, and now the American judicial system,&rdquo; said Rob Thun, DirecTV chief content officer, in a statement Sunday. &ldquo;Disney is in the business of creating alternate realities, but this is the real world where we believe you earn your way and must answer for your own actions.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;They want to continue to chase maximum profits and dominant control at the expense of consumers &mdash; making it harder for them to select the shows and sports they want at a reasonable price,&rdquo; he added.<\/p>\n<p>Disney has insisted that the dispute is over carriage rates and argued DirecTV misrepresented the facts.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;DirecTV continues to misrepresent the facts around our ongoing negotiations. Our priority is to reach a marketplace deal that serves the needs of DirecTV and their customers while also recognizing the value of our top-quality content and the significant investment required to create and acquire it,&rdquo; Disney Entertainment co-chairmen Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, said in a joint statement Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We believe there is a path to a fair and flexible agreement that strikes this critical balance and works for all sides, especially the consumer,&rdquo; the statement continued.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike with exclusive sports broadcasts, the Tuesday debate can be accessed through multiple junctures even if Disney-owned ABC networks are still blocked for DirecTV customers.<\/p>\n<p>The easiest option for DirecTV customers to watch the debate will be to watch a simulcast on a different network. ABC is hosting the debate, but various other networks have announced simulcasts of the showdown between Harris and Trump. NBC, Fox, CBS, and PBS have announced simulcasts over the air, while cable networks, including C-SPAN, CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and NewsNation, will also air the debate live.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If DirecTV customers insist on watching ABC News&rsquo;s debate coverage, the network has said it will simulcast it on ABC News Live, Disney+, and Hulu. ABC is also available via antenna over the air without cable or satellite.<\/p>\n<p>The debate between Harris and Trump will be held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday at 9 p.m. EDT. It will follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3143804\/kamala-harris-accepts-rules-abc-trump-debate-including-muted-mics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"similar rules\">similar rules<\/a> to the CNN debate between President Joe Biden and Trump in June.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1746414\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1746414\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DirecTV customers might need alternative options to watch the upcoming Trump-Harris debate due to their current inability to access Disney-owned channels. This situation arises as DirecTV and Disney are in negotiations for a new carriage agreement, which could impact viewers&#8217; access to the debate scheduled for next week. The event, featuring Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, will be broadcast by ABC News, part of the Walt Disney Company. As of Sunday, DirecTV subscribers cannot view various Disney channels including ABC stations, ESPN networks, Disney Channel, FX, Freeform, among others because these networks have been pulled from their service.<\/p>\n<p>While there is potential for a deal that would restore access to these channels before the debate occurs, progress seems stalled between the two companies. The blackout comes at an inconvenient time as it coincides with significant sporting events like college football games and the U.S. Open on ABC and ESPN.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies have exchanged blame regarding this blackout; DirecTV claims that Disney is demanding payment for services that may not be desired by its customers while also seeking immunity from legal claims related to alleged anti-competitive practices. Rob Thun, DirecTV&#8217;s chief content officer stated that &#8220;The Walt Disney Co. is once again refusing any accountability,&#8221; criticizing them for prioritizing profits over consumer choice.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Disney argues that this dispute centers around carriage fees and contends that DirecTV has misrepresented their negotiations. In a joint statement from top executives at Disney Entertainment and ESPN they expressed hope for reaching an agreement beneficial to both parties while acknowledging the value of their content.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being unable to access ABC directly through DirecTV during this dispute over channel availability\u2014viewers can still catch the debate through various other platforms since it will be simulcasted on multiple networks including NBC, Fox CBS PBS as well as cable outlets like C-SPAN CNN Fox News MSNBC and NewsNation.<\/p>\n<p>For those who specifically want coverage from ABC News despite being blocked on traditional cable or satellite services\u2014ABC has announced it will also stream coverage via ABC News Live along with platforms such as Hulu or even through antenna reception without needing cable or satellite subscriptions altogether.<br \/>\nThe Harris-Trump debate is set for Tuesday at 9 p.m. EDT at Philadelphia&#8217;s National Constitution Center following similar guidelines used in previous debates involving President Biden earlier this year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2638,"featured_media":2337275,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/abc-news-debate-sept-10-trump-harris.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[14547,40200,38641,32076,28948],"class_list":["post-2337274","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner","tag-directv","tag-streaming-issues","tag-trump-harris-debate","tag-washington-examiner","tag-workaround"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/abc-news-debate-sept-10-trump-harris.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2337274","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2638"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2337274"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2337274\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2337275"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2337274"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2337274"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2337274"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}