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Season 7 – 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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Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 03/18/2022
With journalist John Heilemann now in Poland and the rest of the team fanning out across the US, there’s plenty of inside access and interesting viewpoints as this grimly compelling series tries to gauge the domestic political ramifications of the chaos. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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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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John Heilemann

Executive Producer

Mark McKinnon

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 6, 2022 On the Brink Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Jennifer Palmieri is at the White House with Press Secretary Jen Psaki immediately following President Biden's first State of the Union address; Alex Wagner examines the escalating standoff between Biden and Putin. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 13, 2022 The Escalation Ladder With the situation on the ground in Ukraine growing increasingly dire, "The Circus" travels to Estonia and Washington to explore America's response to Putin's invasion and what the U.S. and its allies can do. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 20, 2022 The Information War As the violence in Ukraine escalates, "The Circus" examines the pressure on the Biden administration to do more amid President Zelenskyy's dramatic pleas for help, while Putin tightens his grip over information and free speech in Russia. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 27, 2022 The Nuclear Option As President Biden travels to Brussels for an emergency NATO summit, "The Circus" examines Russia's threats of using nuclear weapons in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine and what the West is doing to prevent that catastrophic escalation. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 3, 2022 The Home Front Tracking dramatic developments out of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, including the vote to hold two of former President Trump's aides in contempt and gaps in White House call logs from the day of the Capitol attack. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 10, 2022 There Will Be Blood Examining President Biden's successes, failures and poll numbers; digging into the dissatisfaction within the Democratic base and the party's prospects for the midterms; differing strategies for Democrats to keep control of Congress. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 17, 2022 Keystone Chaos "The Circus" travels to Pennsylvania to cover one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races -- one that Democrats must win to maintain control of the Senate. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 24, 2022 Tip of the Spear The Circus travels to Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial laws on education, gender, and abortion; the Sunshine State becomes an American culture war zone, plus the rapidly escalating feud between Disney and state Republicans. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 25, 2022 Not in Kansas Anymore Covering the sprint to the midterm elections in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade; how the issue of abortion is upending critical races across the country. Details Episode 10 Aired Oct 2, 2022 Rule of Law The legal threats facing former President Donald Trump; the team speaks with journalists, legal experts and a former Trump White House aide about the implications of the mounting investigations. Details Episode 11 Aired Oct 9, 2022 State of Denial "The Circus" travels to Arizona ahead of the midterm elections, examining a slate of Republican candidates who have echoed Donald Trump's false claim that the 2020 Presidential election was fraudulent. Details Episode 12 Aired Oct 16, 2022 Buckeyes and Bulldogs Looking into the fight for the Senate through the lens of two key states: Georgia and Ohio, where former President Trump's hand-picked candidates are in tight races. Details Episode 13 Aired Oct 23, 2022 This Land Is Greene-Land "The Circus" is on the ground in Georgia's 14th Congressional District, home of Marjorie Taylor Greene, examining her meteoric rise within the Republican Party. Details Episode 14 Aired Oct 30, 2022 The Main Event The Circus is on the ground in Pennsylvania for the highly anticipated Senate debate between Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and Republican candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz. As questions swirl over Fetterman's health, John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri, Mark McKinnon and guest host Jordan Klepper crisscross the state hearing from voters and local politicians, attending campaign rallies and analyzing the impact of the debate in a crucial race that could determine control of the Senate. Details Episode 15 Aired Nov 6, 2022 Here Comes the Flood Travelling the country as Election Day draws near; examining the warning signs flashing for a Democratic party attempting to hold onto the balance of power in Congress. Details Episode 16 Aired Nov 13, 2022 Riptides Hosts John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri and Mark McKinnon, along with guest hosts Tim Miller and Errin Haines, track the stunning election results in the key battlegrounds as a predicted red wave fizzles. Details

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The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth — Season 7

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Season Info

Executive Producer
John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Banks Tarver, Ken Druckerman, Divya Chungi
Network
Showtime
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 6, 2022