The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth
This real-time documentary series follows major political stories as they unfold, offering behind-the-scenes access to the people, events, and pressures shaping the headlines. It aims to break down complex issues quickly while capturing the intensity, inspiration, and frustration of modern politics as it happens.
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Season 2
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Shocking But Not Surprising
Mark Halperin takes a ride on Airforce One with President Donald Trump. We look at the debate surrounding the healthcare bill and hear from both sides, including Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Rand Paul and the White House.
Mar 19, 2017 · 29m -
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Checking and Balancing
Mark Halperin talks with Senator Patrick Leahy about Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination, Congressman Adam Schiff weighs in on Trump’s alleged ties to Russia and Joe Biden enters the fray surrounding the healthcare bill.
Mar 26, 2017 · 28m -
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How's He Doing?
What do people outside the Beltway really think about President Trump? Mark Halperin takes a trip through America to find the answers. Then he heads to New Orleans to discuss his surprising findings with Mary Matalin.
Apr 2, 2017 · 28m -
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The Whole World is Watching
What in the world is going on? This week is all about foreign policy: President Trump's military response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria and its impact on his ongoing delicate dance with Russia.
Apr 9, 2017 · 28m -
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Recess Reset
Congress may be in recess but Mark Halperin is on the job, covering the White House and the Syria fallout. John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon hit the road to see what Americans think about how President Trump is handling the situation.
Apr 16, 2017 · 28m -
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The Resistance
How are the Democrats resisting Trump? Mark Halperin talks to Elizabeth Warren about standing strong. Bernie Sanders tells John Heilemann about taking his message to the people. Americans talk about what resistance means to them.
Apr 23, 2017 · 28m -
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Learning Curve
What has President Trump learned from his first 100 days in office? As Congress reconvenes, Mark McKinnon and John Heilemann head to Capitol Hill to find out. Mark Halperin is in New York City to get Wall Street’s perspective.
Apr 30, 2017 · 28m -
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Looking Back and Moving On
Washington insiders join John Heilemann, Mark Halperin and Mark McKinnon for a look at some of the thrilling, amazing and logic defying acts performed during President Trump's first 100 days. Season finale.
May 7, 2017 · 52m
