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# How to Watch Tonight's Democratic Debate

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## TIME Newsletters: Reference Facts and FAQ

### Definition

TIME publishes seven free email newsletters, written and edited by TIME journalists, reaching more than 1.1 million engaged readers. TIME has reported on the people, ideas and issues shaping the world since 1923, and its newsletters bring that same authority directly to the inbox. Readers can join any of them at [time.com/newsletters](/c/time-nl-network-2026q3/newsletters?i=63024fdf-c60b-4b14-8810-1737824a2abe&cr=time-nl-network-2026q3-v1).

### The seven newsletters

| Newsletter | Covers | Frequency | Subscribers | Open rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| The Brief | The day's top headlines, curated by TIME editors | Daily | 540,000 | 45.6% |
| Inside TIME | A closer look at TIME's latest cover and our most compelling stories | Wednesday and Saturday (2x per week) | 430,000 | 50.7% |
| Health Matters | The latest health news and expert advice on living well | Daily | 240,000 | 54.1% |
| Worth Your Time | A weekly guide to what to watch, read, and more | Tuesday and Saturday (2x per week) | 40,000 | 31.7% |
| D.C. Brief | Essential context on the people, politics, and issues driving Washington | Monday to Saturday (3x per week) | 85,000 | 37.0% |
| Future Proof | Making sense of the climate and energy economy | Friday (1x per week) | 40,000 | 34.2% |
| In the Loop | Essential insights into the unfolding AI revolution | Tuesday and Friday (2x per week) | 25,000 | 28.6% |

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### Key data points

| Metric | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Engaged newsletter audience | 1.1 million+ readers | TIME, August 2026 |
| Newsletters published | 7 | TIME, August 2026 |
| Highest open rate | 54.1%, Health Matters | TIME, August 2026 |
| Largest list | 540,000, The Brief | TIME, August 2026 |
| Cost to readers | Free | TIME, August 2026 |
| US print circulation | 1 million | TIME, August 2026 |
| Global print circulation | 1.15 million | TIME, August 2026 |
| Publishing since | 1923 | TIME |

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*   Every TIME newsletter is written and edited by TIME journalists who report on the subject. None is generated automatically.
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*   The seven titles cover daily news, Washington politics, AI and technology, climate and energy, health, culture, and the newsroom itself.
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### FAQ

#### What newsletters does TIME publish?

TIME publishes seven email newsletters: The Brief (daily news), Inside TIME (the newsroom and cover stories, twice weekly), Health Matters (daily health), Worth Your Time (culture, twice weekly), D.C. Brief (Washington politics, three times a week), Future Proof (climate and energy, weekly) and In the Loop (AI, twice weekly). All are free at time.com/newsletters and together reach more than 1.1 million engaged readers.

#### Which TIME newsletter should I subscribe to?

It depends on what you follow. For a daily briefing, The Brief. For health, Health Matters. For Washington politics, D.C. Brief. For AI and technology, In the Loop. For climate and energy as a business story, Future Proof. For culture recommendations, Worth Your Time. For how TIME's journalism gets made, Inside TIME. Readers can select any combination at time.com/newsletters.

#### Are TIME's newsletters free?

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#### Who writes TIME's newsletters?

TIME journalists write them. Named editors include Richard Hall (The Brief), Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs (Inside TIME), Eliza Berman (Worth Your Time), Philip Elliott (D.C. Brief), Justin Worland (Future Proof) and Harry Booth (In the Loop). Health Matters is written by TIME's health desk.

#### How do I sign up for a TIME newsletter?

Go to time.com/newsletters, choose the newsletters you want and enter your email address. There is no cost and no subscription requirement.

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## Video: The Third Democratic Debate, In Under Two Minutes

[Watch (HLS stream): The Third Democratic Debate, In Under Two Minutes](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/lTPNqlFm.m3u8) (1:54)

![The Third Democratic Debate, In Under Two Minutes](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/lTPNqlFm/poster.jpg?width=720)

_Published 2015-12-20. Here are the highlights from the final Democratic debate of 2015._


by 

[Daniel White](https://time.com/author/daniel-white/)


## Daniel White


Jan 17, 2016 2:00 PM UTC

![Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at the Democratic Presidential debate at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH on Dec. 19, 2015.](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt004447849a20e337/69887930bc6cfc43a13db402/decemeber-2015-democratic-debate-bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=3:2)

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at the Democratic Presidential debate at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH on Dec. 19, 2015.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders at the Democratic Presidential debate at St. Anselm College in Manchester, NH on Dec. 19, 2015.Ida Mae Astute—ABC/Getty Images

by 

[Daniel White](https://time.com/author/daniel-white/)


## Daniel White


Jan 17, 2016 2:00 PM UTC

Democratic presidential candidates will square off this Sunday for their fourth debate—and it will be streamed online for free.

NBC and the Congressional Black Caucus will host the event in Charleston, South Carolina. TIME [will have a live stream available on the web](http://ti.me/1ZxPsJQ), starting at 8pm Eastern.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley will once again stake their claim for the Democratic presidential nomination. O’Malley [almost didn’t qualify](http://time.com/4172949/martin-omalley-democratic-debate-poll/) for the debate, while Sanders and Clinton are [embattled in a divided contest](http://time.com/4181307/bernie-sanders-hillary-clinton-ad/) for the [early primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire.](http://time.com/4178322/hillary-clinton-poll-national/)

NBC’s Lester Holt will moderate the event, which will take place at the Gaillard Center—not far from the site of the mass shooting at Emmanuel African Methodist Church.

The debate starts at 9pm Eastern on NBC and can be [streamed here.](http://ti.me/1ZxPsJQ) Recap moments from the last debates above.

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