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
S6.E1 ∙ Reigning Chaos
In an extended season premiere, The Circus makes sense of a country reeling from the grave implications of a Capitol siege. Hosts examine unfolding news, explore the fallout of a turbulent week and energy surging of the Georgia run-off.
S6.E2 ∙ Clear and Present Danger
At the brink of an historic second impeachment, The Circus delves into the final week in office of a furious, de-platformed President Trump. With last week's violence, the question remains: will this be a decisive moment for our nation?
S6.E3 ∙ President Biden
The Circus captures the magnitude of a divisive era as it turns the page with a new administration. Biden officially sworn in as 46th POTUS, the hosts break down the most prominent moments as the country undergoes a transition of power.
S6.E4 ∙ Rubber Meets Road
In the first week of Joe Biden's presidency, The Circus offers a window into his approach towards tackling the COVID-19 crisis. As the vaccine moves from shipment to inoculation, hosts focus on administrative response at multiple levels.
S6.E5 ∙ Dysfunction Junction
The Circus takes 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.
S6.E6 ∙ Persona Non Grata
The Circus focuses on the historic second impeachment trial of Donald Trump as the Senate faces a decisive moment and questions the former President's culpability leading up to the January 6th siege of the Capitol.
S6.E7 ∙ Being Green
The Circus turns its focus towards a Biden administration fresh off implementing a series of ambitious climate motions and explores how the President is filtering job losses vs. gains into his environmental agenda moving forward.
S6.E8 ∙ Points on the Board
The Circus keys in on the Biden administration's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and examines how Democrats and Republicans are either discussing or scrutinizing its enactment into law. Mid-season finale.
S6.E9 ∙ Calling the Shots
The Circus returns to find the culture war still very much alive. As Washington fears a new incursion from insurrectionists now rallying behind the anti-vax banner, will President Biden be able to heal the country's divisions?
S6.E10 ∙ The Biden Doctrine
After President Biden's powerful speech to the UN, The Circus focuses on his administration's approach to foreign policy. In the wake of ongoing turbulence in Afghanistan, how has the Biden Presidency navigated international partnerships?
S6.E11 ∙ It's All Happening
The Circus heads to Capitol Hill for the fierce battle over President Biden's legacy-defining agenda. As Democrats face off over costs and priorities, moderates and progressives refuse to back down.
S6.E12 ∙ Lone Star Blues
The Circus is on the ground in Texas, examining the impact of the state's highly controversial news laws on abortion and voting, as well as the red-hot immigration battle.
S6.E13 ∙ Coup II
The Circus examines the false claim that the 2020 election was stolen and how the falsehood is being embraced by the Republican Party and threatens American democracy.
S6.E14 ∙ Virginia Is For...
The Circus heads to Virginia, examining both sides of the neck and neck gubernatorial race considered by many to be a bellwether for the country.
S6.E15 ∙ Big F***ing Deal
The Circus heads 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.
S6.E16 ∙ The Broken Place
The Circus examines Biden's presidency as two governor races set off alarm bells within Democratic ranks. Hosts delve into successes, setbacks and the dire political state of Biden's party as they race to pass a transformative agenda.
