The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth (2016)
Come one, come all to THE CIRCUS. This documentary series pulls back the curtain on the Trump era of presidential politics, revealing the stories behind the headlines.
Cast: John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Alex Wagner, Mark Halperin
Here Comes the Flood
The Circus travels 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.
The Main Event
With just two weeks until Election Day, 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.
Not in Kansas Anymore
The Circus covers the sprint to the midterm elections in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. The hosts explore how the issue of abortion is upending critical races across the country.
Tip of the Spear
The Circus heads to Florida to explore the controversial new laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on gender, education and abortion - and how the Sunshine State is now the central battlefield of America's culture war.
Keystone Chaos
The Circus is on the ground in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania to cover one of the most consequential Senate races in the nation. John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, Mark McKinnon and Jennifer Palmieri report on the heated competition as former president Donald Trump weighs in with a surprise endorsement. Republican and Democratic candidates speak with The Circus about the final, frantic weeks of the primary.
There Will Be Blood
As the President's historic nominee for the Supreme Court is confirmed, The Circus examines Biden's successes, failures and plunging poll numbers.
The Home Front
The Circus tracks dramatic developments of the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, including the vote to hold two of former President Trump's aides in contempt.
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.
The Information War
As Russia escalates its assault, Ukraine's President delivers an impassioned address to Congress. Jennifer and Mark are on Capitol Hill speaking with lawmakers immediately after Zelenskyy's emotional plea to "close the sky" over Ukraine.
The Escalation Ladder
With the situation on the ground in Ukraine growing increasingly dire, The Circus travels to Estonia and Washington, exploring America's response to Putin's invasion and what more the U.S. and its allies can do.
On the Brink
The Circus returns as Russia invades Ukraine and President Biden delivers his first State of the Union address. With the world on high alert, the hosts report on the escalating crisis from Washington DC and Eastern Europe. Season premiere.