The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth
Groundbreaking weekly docu-series that pulls back the curtain on American politics. Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes for an unbiased, inside look at the stories beyond the headlines.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:John Heilemann , Mark McKinnon , Alex Wagner , Jennifer Palmieri , Mark Halperin , Donald Trump , Ted Cruz , Bernie Sanders , Hillary Clinton , Marco Rubio , Donald Trump Jr. , John Kasich , Roger Stone , Kate Bedingfield , Mike Pence , Tim Miller , Chris Christie , Neal Katyal
S3.E1 ∙ The Looking Glass War
Tensions between the United States and Russia are ratcheting up. John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and new host Alex Wagner explore the global politics of this dangerous new Cold War.
S3.E2 ∙ Too Many Lawyers
Growing legal entanglements surround President Trump -f rom the ongoing Mueller investigation to the Michael Cohen raid and subsequent hearing, and James Comey's inflammatory book, the Trump presidency is under siege.
S3.E3 ∙ Man of the World
Visits by the heads of France and Germany command the administration's attention. John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon talk with Wendy Sherman, architect of the Iran deal. Alex Wagner interviews the imam behind the travel-ban challenge.
S3.E4 ∙ Trump Country
The Circus takes the nation's temperature on the president's performance, the midterm elections, and gun control. Features interviews with Mitt Romney in Utah, Randy "Iron Stache" Bryce in Wisconsin, and Beto O'Rourke in Texas.
S3.E5 ∙ War and Peace
The gloves are off as Donald Trump fights a 360-degree battle to keep the presidency. He's taking shots at those who stand to threaten it, and is at war against the "deep state" of the FBI, CIA, and the Department of Justice.
S3.E6 ∙ Their Brand is Crisis
A look at the Trump White House in constant crisis mode. Also Chris Christie on trying to govern during a scandal; Steve Brill on combating fake news; Steve Schmidt and Mark Fabiani on the Trump administration crisis management.
S3.E7 ∙ The Gathering Storm
With the looming midterm elections, the Trump presidency under siege, and Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Carolina coast, Washington has a lot on its collective plate. John Heilemann interviews Steve Bannon.
S3.E8 ∙ Burden of Proof
As Republicans and Democrats play a game of chess in the wake of the assault allegations from Christine Blasey Ford, all eyes are on the Senate Judiciary Committee and the confirmation process of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
S3.E9 ∙ Judgment Day
The focus remains tightly on the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. For much of the week John Heilemann is embedded with attorney Michael Avenatti, who may just have the most explosive revelations of all.
S3.E10 ∙ The Verdict
The emphasis remains squarely on the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation. But as the midterm elections draw nearer, the hosts delve into the ramifications of the confirmation's outcome on various Senate races around the country.
S3.E11 ∙ California Dreaming
The Circus travels to California to gauge the resistance to the Trump administration. With almost a dozen Republican-held house seats in serious contention, any potential blue wave in the midterm elections will begin here.
S3.E12 ∙ Senatorial Combat
As the battle for the Senate heats up with polls forecasting a Republican resurgence, The Circus travels the country charting the shifting dynamics in three of the closest races - Arizona, Nevada and North Dakota.
S3.E13 ∙ Black and White
As undertones of racial politics make news, The Circus travels to Florida and Georgia, following two historic gubernatorial races with African-American candidates.
S3.E14 ∙ A Place Called Fear
With the midterm elections only days away, The Circus travels to rallies and campaign stops around the country to find out how both sides are pulling out all the stops to win these all-important races.
S3.E15 ∙ Mother(F***er) of All Midterms
A special one-hour season finale all about the midterms: before, during and after. The Circus is there for the run-up to election day, watching the returns come in, and Trump's reaction and the fallout from the historic election.
