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The Circus (2016)

6.5 8 seasons 130 episodes Ended

Documentary

Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.

Watch S4 E1 Latest: S8 E12

Seasons & episodes

New World DisorderJan 27, 2019 · 29m

It's a new world order in Washington as a Democratic majority in the House puts a check on the Trump presidency. The second half of his ter…

Circling VulturesFeb 3, 2019 · 29m

The list of former allies who are turning on Donald Trump grows daily, the Mueller investigation continues to circle him and the Democrats…

The State of Our Union Is…Feb 10, 2019 · 29m

As President Trump toys with declaring a state of emergency in order to be able to begin construction of his border wall, his administratio…

2020 Is HereFeb 17, 2019 · 29m

The 2020 election is looming large in the capital. Campaign season is here early and more and more candidates are jumping in each week. THE…

States of EmergencyFeb 24, 2019 · 29m

What exactly constitutes a national emergency? For President Trump, it is clearly securing the U.S. southern border. But others have very d…

The Big SplitMar 3, 2019 · 29m

It's an action-packed week for President Trump on two fronts, creating a split-screen effect for the American people. On one hand, the Pres…

To the LeftMar 10, 2019 · 29m

A deep dive into the Democratic party. There is a reckoning going on about the party's future. On one hand, there is a movement to tack lef…

What the F... Happens Next?Mar 17, 2019 · 29m

Donald Trump is currently engaged in a three-front war over the future of his presidency. The first battle is with Congress, where he is fa…

The People on That StageMar 22, 2019 · 29m

The Circus returns with an update on where things stand in the 2020 presidential race. On the Democratic side, the three leading candidates…

Across the RubiconMar 29, 2019 · 29m

The Circus tackles the launch of an official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. As news roils the capital and the entire n…

ImpeachmentlandOct 6, 2019 · 29m

The Circus fans out across the country to cover the rapidly-evolving impeachment story through the lens of 2020 presidential campaigns. Mea…

Desperate Times, Desperate MeasuresOct 13, 2019 · 29m

How are key players responding to these desperate times? The President seems to have crafted his defense of the impeachment inquiry, and he…

The Widening GyreOct 20, 2019 · 29m

With Congress back in session after a two-week recess, everyone in the capital seems to be in fighting mode. Democrats are pursuing the imp…

The Deep StateOct 27, 2019 · 29m

The Circus does a deep dive into the longtime federal government agencies and bureaucrats involved in Congress’ ongoing impeachment inquiry…

Field of DreamsNov 3, 2019 · 29m

The Circus is in Iowa for the all-important Liberty and Justice Celebration, aka Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, where past Presidential winners…

Here Be DragonsNov 10, 2019 · 29m

The impeachment inquiry is on the brink of a new, uncharted phase with the onset of public hearings. The Circus analyzes potential outcomes…

Cast

John HeilemannSelf - Co-Host

Mark McKinnonSelf - Co-Host

Jennifer PalmieriSelf - Co-Host