Diane Sawyer Nabs First 'Post-Debate' Interview with President

Deadline reports that ABC news anchor Diane Sawyer will have the first interview with President Obama following Wednesday night's first presidential debate. The exclusive interview will air in part on October 10th, the night before the second debate. The full interview is set to air later this month as part of Sawyer's Portrait Of A President, a special series that takes a close look at the two Presidential candidates. 

“ABC World News with Diane Sawyer” is the News division’s flagship broadcast. With unparalleled reporting, “World News” empowers viewers each day by providing the latest information and analysis of major news events from around the country and the world. Anchored by Diane Sawyer (@DianeSawyer), the broadcast draws upon an award-winning team of correspondents, producers and off-air reporters.

One of the most respected journalists in the world, Sawyer has traveled the globe delivering in-depth breaking news reports, and has conducted interviews with almost every major newsmaker of our time. Through her distinguished documentary work, she has shed light on difficult and previously under-reported topics, including reporting on the U.S. foster care system and realities of poverty in America. Sawyer began as anchor of “World News” in December 2009.