Celebrity hosts are kicking off each night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago this week. “Scandal” stars Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn will be navigating real-world politics as hosts during the DNC. Here’s a look at the celebrities viewers can expect to see as hosts during the convention.

What is the role of the hosts at the DNC?

Each night on the DNC, a celebrity will host one night of the convention and will kick off the broadcast with an opening statement, and then will come back onstage during the evening to guide the programming, according to CNN.

Who are the hosts of the DNC?

The DNC will have celebrity hosts every night during the convention in Chicago. Tony Goldwyn will take the stage on Monday night, and “The View” co-host Ana Navarro hosts Tuesday. Mindy Kaling hosts Wednesday, and finally Kerry Washington will take the stage on Thursday. Here’s a look at each of the stars hosting the DNC this week.

Actor Tony Goldwyn to host DNC on Monday

“Scandal” star Tony Goldwyn will take the lead on Monday hosting the DNC in Chicago. He currently stars as Manhattan district attorney Nicholas Baxter on “Law & Order” and is an ambassador for The Innocence Project.

In 2016, he directed a commercial lending support to the Clinton campaign featuring stars from the ShondaLand extended universe, including Ellen Pompeo, Viola Davis and Shonda Rhimes.

“The View” co-host Ana Navarro to host DNC on Tuesday

On Tuesday, “The View” co-host Ana Navarro will take the stage to host the DNC. Navarro is a political strategist and commentator, and a noted Republican, though she has been a vocal critic of Trump, calling him a racist for his comments about immigrants. The “Never Trumper” has also criticized politicians with ties to Trump, such as Ron DeSantis, and said she voted for Hilary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020.

“For me to stand on that stage and help my girl Kamala make history and become the Democratic nominee, it’s just such a mind-blowing moment.,” said Navarro on X. “I hope you will be part of this celebration of democracy,” she added.

‘The Office’ star Mindy Kaling to host DNC on Wednesday

“The Office” and “The Mindy Project” star Mindy Kaling will host the DNC on Wednesday. Kaling co-chaired a fundraiser event with Reese Witherspoon, hosted by Harris for Biden’s campaign in 2020. In 2019, she appeared on Harris’ YouTube channel where the pair cooked masala dosa together.

‘Scandal’ star Kerry Washington to host DNC on Thursday

“Scandal” star Kerry Washington will host the DNC on Thursday. Washington is no stranger to political engagement. When Democratic nominee Kamala Harris announced her campaign, Washington said on X that Harris “can and will win this,” adding, “I believe in her and I believe in us. Let’s gooooooooooooo!”

Washington was a vocal supporter of Barack Obama’s campaign in 2012, speaking at that year’s convention, and Hillary Clinton’s campaign in 2016. Washington has also played host before at the virtual DNC in 2020, after campaigning for Joe Biden with her husband Nnamdi Asomugha that year.

The actress has also used her “Scandal” fame to push for voter registration. In 2020, Washington posted a three-second clip to X, formerly Twitter, of her character Olivia Pope sharing a passionate kiss with President Fitz (Goldwyn) and captioned it “SCANDAL THE MOVIE. Click the link for more info.” The link did not have any more info but rather led to a voter registration website

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ASHBURN, Va. — The Washington Commanders announced Monday that Jayden Daniels will be the starting quarterback this season.

It’s not a result that surprises anyone, but the announcement is big regardless as the expectation becomes reality for the Commanders and general manager Adam Peters’ first ever NFL Draft selection.

For Washington head coach Dan Quinn, the announcement is a culmination of the process the team started back in April when Daniels was first drafted, and was rooted in growth, competition, and earning everything – with nothing given.

Daniels said after the announcement he appreciates earning the job based on his NFL merits and not what he did in college with the Arizona State Sun Devils and LSU Tigers, where he won the Heisman Trophy.

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“(It’s) just a blessing that DQ and AP trust me to go out there and lead the team, lead the franchise to hopefully win some games,” Daniels said in his press conference following the announcement. “So big ups to them. It’s a blessing. Something I dreamt about as a kid to be at this moment, to experience this moment.”

Daniels also called the experience surreal, thanking God as well as his family and teammates – basically everyone who has supported or helped him along the way.

Unlike No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams, who the Chicago Bears crowned internally before drafting and externally not long after, Daniels was expected to prove he was ready for the job before getting it. Something he says he appreciates, and speaks to the authenticity in both Peters and Quinn.

“Everything in life – you got to earn it. Nothing’s given,” Daniels said. “You got to earn your right to stay. You got to earn your right on the field in the position. So to be able to go out there and compete, it makes everybody better. So what they preach, they hold true to that.”

And that means Daniels will get to compete even more. Maybe not as much in the team’s preseason finale this Sunday, but in the regular season, where it’ll start with Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and end as far as Daniels, Quinn, Peters, and all the Commanders involved can take the franchise.

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With the Washington Commanders coming to town last week for a joint practice and pre-season game, I posted the following question-

If you could steal any player from the Washington Commanders roster to place on the Miami Dolphins roster, which player would it be and why? Who would you then cut from the Miami Dolphins roster (someone who we at least assume will make the regular season roster at this point), and why?

Well, I screwed up and cut and pasted the question from the same post about the Atlanta Falcons and forgot to change the name of the teams, but luckily, you all knew what I meant. Below are some of your best answers and thoughts on the question of the day-

Alley Gator wants an exciting rookie quarterback as an insurance policy.

Jayden Daniels. He’s on a cheap rookie contract and will play this season, because no one can survive behind our IOL.

Saskatchefin would like to steal a couple of defensive upgrades/depth pieces.

Daron Payne as he would fill a spot at DT where Wilkins left. I would also look at Jeremy Chinn as he would be someone to fill one of the 3 Safety positions.

sdphinsfan wants a possible star rookie tight end.

Ben Sinnott. This rookie is going to be a star at the TE position. He blocks (really well), has great hands, great at YAC.

The Earl says to go get this “most underrated” wideout.

Terry McLaurin. He’s produced 4 straight 1000 seasons & narrowly missed his 5th one as a rookie with 919 yards. He produces despite having had mostly trash at QB. He’s a solid route runner & has missed 3 games total in his career. He may be the most underrated WR in the league. If Miami added him as WR3 in this offense, they might score 40 ppg.

Yarganaught already got his wish fulfilled.

I would totally steal Fuller… Oops, looks like we already did!

JKBMia has a list that includes the rookie QB, a center, a tackle, and a defensive lineman.

Liked Biadasz a lot coming out of school was bummed we didn’t draft him then.

Likely him, Cosmi or DPayne. Something to plug the holes we have in the middle.

Looking at cutting Driscoll on OL or Pili/Gallimlre on DT.

dedstrk316 would like to execute the old steal and trade move.

I love Jayden Daniels but would I steal him since we just signed Tua? Yes, steal him and trade him for picks.

Dolfanjoe is down with taking Sinnott away from the Commanders.

They drafted a young TE who may be the real thing! All around and young!

21Dave wants a nasty defensive tackle.

D.Payne we can always use an upgrade on IDL!! Not sure any OL would be a up grade from what we have.

phinette wants an upgrade at center. Me too, me too!

Hands down Tyler Biadasz. It will be interesting to see how Luke McCarthy does. I noticed he is taking first team reps.

TheRoo1 wants a new name for the Commanders that fits their region. I suggest the Washington Con Men!?!

Teams names should reflect the city it represents. Dolphins fits Miami. Likewise Cowboys fit Dallas and so on.

For DC, the Federal fuqqups would be appropriate.

72Phins4ever wants to trade a crap backup QB for a center. If Grier could pull that off, he would deserve the GM of the year award. Is there an award for that?

Tyler Biadasz give them Mike White and his cap hit.

SuperG!, we are all with you. Literally every Miami Dolphins fan agrees with you!

Which Commanders would I steal? I have no idea. Who do they got on the IOL? It’s gotta be better than what we got there.

daytonadolfan must know something that the rest of us do not.

Can we get their water boy?

There are a lot of great suggestions, especially for anyone who can play along the offensive line. I can not tell you how concerned I am that the entire season could be derailed based on the lack of quality across the offensive line. I’m still hoping for a trade or two to upgrade the line. As always, thank you to each of you who took the time to answer the question of the day.