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Season 6 – The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth

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A revealing look at the new era of presidential politics, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines; key characters and events are presented in real time as they are happening.
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The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth — Season 6

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John Heilemann

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Mark McKinnon

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Alex Wagner

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Jennifer Palmieri

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Neal Katyal

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Hogan Gidley

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 10, 2021 Reigning Chaos The country is reeling from the grave implications of a Capitol siege; President Trump continues to stoke the political fire as his supporters riot to halt the now certified electoral vote; the energy surging from the Georgia run-off. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 17, 2021 Clear and Present Danger A look into President Trump's last week in office, including efforts hindering the rhetoric of Trump and his supporters, the legal implications impeachment brings, and Texans who still believe the election was compromised. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 24, 2021 President Biden With Joe Biden sworn in as president of the United States, the hosts break down the most prominent moments as the country undergoes a transition of power; former press secretary Hogan Gidley examines how President Trump's legacy will be evaluated. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 31, 2021 Rubber Meets Road In the first week of Joe Biden's presidency, "The Circus" offers a window into his approach toward tackling the COVID-19 crisis; as the vaccine moves from shipment to inoculation, the hosts focus on the administrative response at multiple levels. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 7, 2021 Dysfunction Junction Taking the pulse of a Republican Party at war with itself; dominated by the postures of its predecessor, hosts speak with both ends of the spectrum, as Republicans continue to face erratic claims from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 14, 2021 Persona Non Grata Sen. Michael Bennett (D-Colo.) looks at the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump; an attorney planning to use Trump's incitement in defense of his client; Palm Beach, Fla., locals who are at odds about Trump's presence at Mar-a-Lago. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 21, 2021 Being Green A look at how President Biden is weighing job losses versus gains into his ambitious climate agenda; in Minnesota, where the Enbridge Pipeline is sparking controversy, Alex Wagner speaks with indigenous protesters, as well as Rep. Ihan Omar (D). Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 28, 2021 Points on the Board Honing in on the Biden administration's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and and examining how Democrats and Republicans are either discussing or scrutinizing its enactment into law. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 19, 2021 Calling the Shots President Biden attempts to heal the country's divisions as Washington fears a new incursion from insurrectionists now rallying behind the anti-vaccine banner. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 26, 2021 The Biden Doctrine Examining the Biden administration's approach to foreign policy, including how the Biden presidency navigated international partnerships. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 3, 2021 It's All Happening Covering the battle over President Biden's agenda at Capitol Hill; Democrats at odds over infrastructure and social spending bills; John Heilemann goes behind the scenes with Rep. Josh Gottheimer; Alex Wagner speaks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 10, 2021 Lone Star Blues The Circus heads to Texas, home to the nation's most restrictive abortion law, a controversial new voting law and a red-hot immigration battle; Alex Wagner speaks with Planned Parenthood about the new law's impact on women across the state. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 17, 2021 Coup II Examining the claim that the 2020 election was stolen and how the falsehood is being embraced by the Republican Party and threatening American democracy; interviews with Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Fiona Hill, Jocelyn Benson and Al Schmidt. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 24, 2021 Virginia Is For... The Circus heads to Virginia for the final sprint in a neck-and-neck gubernatorial race that's seen as a bellwether for 2022's midterm elections, when control of Congress will be on the line. Details Episode 15 Aired Oct 31, 2021 Big F...ing Deal A trip to Capitol Hill as the deadline looms to pass President Biden's legacy-defining agenda, as moderate and progressive Democrats in both chambers race to strike a deal before the week's end. Details Episode 16 Aired Nov 7, 2021 The Broken Place The state of Joe Biden's presidency one year in; two critical races for governor send shock waves through the White House and Democratic Party; interviews with Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.). Details

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The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth — Season 6

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Mark Halperin, Ted Bourne, Tom Johnson, Alex Wagner, Siobhan Walshe, Tom Johnson, Ken Druckerman, John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Banks Tarver
Network
Showtime
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 10, 2021