The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth
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The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on EarthA revealing look at the new era of presidential politics, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines; key characters and events are presented in real time as they are happening.No live or upcoming content available at this time
S8, EP12 "Life During Wartime"Hosts John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri and Mark McKinnon, joined by guest hosts Tim Miller and Errin Haines, explore Trump taking the witness stand in New York, a surprising election night, and a battleground poll.
S8, EP11 "The A.I. Election"Examining the impact of AI on the 2024 election, as world leaders convene an AI Safety Summit; the team, along with guest host Jordan Klepper, explore the myriad concerns, including AI-enabled disinformation and deep fakes.
S8, EP10 "This Thing of His"Exploring the legal threats facing former president Donald Trump as he seeks a return to the White House; former Mueller team prosecutor Andrew Weissmann joins as guest host.
S8, EP9 "The Crucible"Examining President Biden on the world stage as he travels to Israel, his second trip to an active war zone; House Republicans struggle to elect a new speaker; guest host Errin Haines.
S8, EP8 "Piercing the Bubble"Tracking the fallout from the terrorist attack in Israel as Republican presidential hopefuls respond to the ongoing crisis; Tim Miller joins the team to hear from GOP candidates in Iowa, Washington, D.C. and New Hampshire.
S8, EP7 "Exhaustion, Depression and Dread... Oy Vey""The Circus" returns for the historic ousting of Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy; former President Donald Trump lashes out against the prosecution of his business empire in a New York courtroom.
S8, EP6 "Nothing But the Truth"Examining the historic indictment of former President Donald Trump; tracking the legal and political fallout as the nation processes the first indictment of a former president.
S8, EP5 "Wheels of Justice""The Circus" tracks the legal threats facing former President Donald Trump.
S8, EP4 "Fake News?"Examining the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News; John Heilemann speaks with legendary First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams about the case.
S8, EP3 "Kevin's House"The team is embedded on Capitol Hill to follow two freshman Congress members as they navigate the new Republican-controlled House during a turbulent week.
S8, EP2 "Off to the Races"Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an unbiased, inside look at the stories beyond the headlines.
S8, EP1 "The Year of Living Dangerously""The Circus" is on the ground in Europe as President Biden gives a surprise visit to war-torn Ukraine; on the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Biden seeks to galvanize support for Ukraine at home and abroad.
S7, EP16 "Riptides"Hosts John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri and Mark McKinnon, along with guest hosts Tim Miller and Errin Haines, track the stunning election results in the key battlegrounds as a predicted red wave fizzles.
S7, EP15 "Here Comes the Flood"Travelling 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.
S7, EP14 "The Main Event"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. As questions swirl over Fetterman's health, John Heilemann, Jennifer Palmieri, Mark McKinnon and guest host Jordan Klepper crisscross the state hearing from voters and local politicians, attending campaign rallies and analyzing the impact of the debate in a crucial race that could determine control of the Senate.
S7, EP13 "This Land Is Greene-Land""The Circus" is on the ground in Georgia's 14th Congressional District, home of Marjorie Taylor Greene, examining her meteoric rise within the Republican Party.
S7, EP12 "Buckeyes and Bulldogs"Looking into the fight for the Senate through the lens of two key states: Georgia and Ohio, where former President Trump's hand-picked candidates are in tight races.
S7, EP11 "State of Denial""The Circus" travels to Arizona ahead of the midterm elections, examining a slate of Republican candidates who have echoed Donald Trump's false claim that the 2020 Presidential election was fraudulent.
S7, EP10 "Rule of Law"The legal threats facing former President Donald Trump; the team speaks with journalists, legal experts and a former Trump White House aide about the implications of the mounting investigations.
S7, EP9 "Not in Kansas Anymore"Covering the sprint to the midterm elections in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade; how the issue of abortion is upending critical races across the country.
S7, EP8 "Tip of the Spear"The Circus travels to Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis signs controversial laws on education, gender, and abortion; the Sunshine State becomes an American culture war zone, plus the rapidly escalating feud between Disney and state Republicans.
S7, EP7 "Keystone Chaos""The Circus" travels to Pennsylvania to cover one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races -- one that Democrats must win to maintain control of the Senate.
S7, EP6 "There Will Be Blood"Examining President Biden's successes, failures and poll numbers; digging into the dissatisfaction within the Democratic base and the party's prospects for the midterms; differing strategies for Democrats to keep control of Congress.
S7, EP5 "The Home Front"Tracking dramatic developments out of the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, including the vote to hold two of former President Trump's aides in contempt and gaps in White House call logs from the day of the Capitol attack.
S7, EP4 "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.
S7, EP3 "The Information War"As the violence in Ukraine escalates, "The Circus" examines the pressure on the Biden administration to do more amid President Zelenskyy's dramatic pleas for help, while Putin tightens his grip over information and free speech in Russia.
S7, EP2 "The Escalation Ladder"With the situation on the ground in Ukraine growing increasingly dire, "The Circus" travels to Estonia and Washington to explore America's response to Putin's invasion and what the U.S. and its allies can do.
S7, EP1 "On the Brink"Russia's invasion of Ukraine; Jennifer Palmieri is at the White House with Press Secretary Jen Psaki immediately following President Biden's first State of the Union address; Alex Wagner examines the escalating standoff between Biden and Putin.
S6, EP16 "The Broken Place"The state of Joe Biden's presidency one year in; two critical races for governor send shock waves through the White House and Democratic Party; interviews with Gov. Phil Murphy (D-N.J.), Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) and Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.).
S6, EP15 "Big F...ing Deal"A trip 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, EP14 "Virginia Is For..."The Circus heads to Virginia for the final sprint in a neck-and-neck gubernatorial race that's seen as a bellwether for 2022's midterm elections, when control of Congress will be on the line.
S6, EP13 "Coup II"Examining the claim that the 2020 election was stolen and how the falsehood is being embraced by the Republican Party and threatening American democracy; interviews with Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Fiona Hill, Jocelyn Benson and Al Schmidt.
S6, EP12 "Lone Star Blues"The Circus heads to Texas, home to the nation's most restrictive abortion law, a controversial new voting law and a red-hot immigration battle; Alex Wagner speaks with Planned Parenthood about the new law's impact on women across the state.
S6, EP11 "It's All Happening"Covering the battle over President Biden's agenda at Capitol Hill; Democrats at odds over infrastructure and social spending bills; John Heilemann goes behind the scenes with Rep. Josh Gottheimer; Alex Wagner speaks with Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
S6, EP10 "The Biden Doctrine"Examining the Biden administration's approach to foreign policy, including how the Biden presidency navigated international partnerships.
S6, EP9 "Calling the Shots"President Biden attempts to heal the country's divisions as Washington fears a new incursion from insurrectionists now rallying behind the anti-vaccine banner.
S6, EP8 "Points on the Board"Honing in on the Biden administration's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and and examining how Democrats and Republicans are either discussing or scrutinizing its enactment into law.
S6, EP7 "Being Green"A look at how President Biden is weighing job losses versus gains into his ambitious climate agenda; in Minnesota, where the Enbridge Pipeline is sparking controversy, Alex Wagner speaks with indigenous protesters, as well as Rep. Ihan Omar (D).
S6, EP6 "Persona Non Grata"Sen. Michael Bennett (D-Colo.) looks at the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump; an attorney planning to use Trump's incitement in defense of his client; Palm Beach, Fla., locals who are at odds about Trump's presence at Mar-a-Lago.
S6, EP5 "Dysfunction Junction"Taking 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, EP4 "Rubber Meets Road"In the first week of Joe Biden's presidency, "The Circus" offers a window into his approach toward tackling the COVID-19 crisis; as the vaccine moves from shipment to inoculation, the hosts focus on the administrative response at multiple levels.
S6, EP3 "President Biden"With Joe Biden sworn in as president of the United States, the hosts break down the most prominent moments as the country undergoes a transition of power; former press secretary Hogan Gidley examines how President Trump's legacy will be evaluated.
S6, EP2 "Clear and Present Danger"A look into President Trump's last week in office, including efforts hindering the rhetoric of Trump and his supporters, the legal implications impeachment brings, and Texans who still believe the election was compromised.
S6, EP1 "Reigning Chaos"The country is reeling from the grave implications of a Capitol siege; President Trump continues to stoke the political fire as his supporters riot to halt the now certified electoral vote; the energy surging from the Georgia run-off.
S5, EP21 "Who the F... Are We?"Election night passes with many ballots remaining uncounted; with results permeating into the days following, the hosts are on the ground in every key battleground state offering a unique perspective of how the presidential race is playing out.
S5, EP20 "Landslide??"Pinpointing competitive red-state Senate races in addition to the battle for the White House as election night draws closer; both President Trump and Joe Biden use Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court appointment to their advantage.
S5, EP19 "End Games"Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and President Trump play out their campaign endgames; with rising COVID-19 cases causing alarm, former President Obama stumps in Pennsylvania; former CDC head Tom Frieden gives his outlook on the virus.
S5, EP18 "Steal This Election"Discussing voting integrity, specifically issues concerning Election Day disputes, voter suppression, lawsuits against mail-in ballots and counterproductive rhetoric from President Trump.
S5, EP17 "Crisis Mismanagement"An inquiry into President Trump's health in the week following his COVID-19 diagnosis; as more people in Trump's circle test positive, the functionality of the White House and outlook for the campaign comes under scrutiny.
S5, EP16 "October Surprise"Coverage of the first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Biden; John Heilemann spends debate night with Steve Bannon; the hosts react to the news that President Trump has tested positive for COVID-19.
S5, EP15 "Full Court Press"The life and legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the political battlefield her death has created.
S5, EP14 "Force Majeure"An investigation into the politicization of COVID-19, as the United States approaches 200,000 deaths; the hosts interview Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.), Biden senior adviser Symone Sanders and Republican political consultant Susie Wiles.
S5, EP13 "Going Postal"The controversy surrounding mail-in voting and its effects on the 2020 election, as Trump continues to vocalize his distrust of voting by mail.
S5, EP12 "Law and Disorder"Kenosha, Wis., is the site of a week of civil unrest after the shooting of Jacob Blake; as President Trump's visit adds to the discourse surrounding Black and Blue lives, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden hits the campaign trail.
S5, EP11 "Party of One"Covering speakers, key speeches and the subsequent public reaction at the RNC in D.C.; Republicans offer their perspective on law and order in response to recent police brutality in Kenosha, Wis.
S5, EP10 "Unconventional"A look at the Democratic Party's efforts to hold an unconventional convention, as well as the Trump campaign's attempts at counterprogramming; former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discusses Joe Biden's long road ahead as the party's nominee.
S5, EP9 "The New Abnormal"The reaction to presumptive presidential nominee Joe Biden's monumental selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate; a behind-the-scenes look at the planning of a virtual Democratic National Convention.
S5, EP8 "The Cruelest Month"Big Tuesday results cement former Vice President Joe Biden's frontrunner status, giving him a seemingly insurmountable lead in delegates over rival Sen. Bernie Sanders, who announces he isn't dropping out; the coronavirus pandemic affects the race.
S5, EP7 "Super Duper Tuesday"The run up to the Democratic primaries on Super Tuesday and the aftermath of elections that turn the race upside down; experienced Democratic strategists wade through the repercussions.
S5, EP6 "On the Boil"In the week of the South Carolina Democratic primary, with Super Tuesday closely following, voters are deciding if there is a viable challenger to Sen. Bernie Sanders; African American voters could bolster former Vice President Joe Biden's campaign.
S5, EP5 "What Happens in Vegas"All eyes turn to Nevada and its Democratic caucus; Sen. Bernie Sanders (Ind.-Vt.) has the chance to cement his frontrunner status, while the others seek to challenge him; the DNC is on the ground in Nevada to make sure this caucus runs smoothly.
S5, EP4 "Unfinished Business"The lead-up to the New Hampshire primary as well as the results and fallout; Sen. Bernie Sanders emerges as the frontrunner; former Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Amy Klobuchar make compelling cases for moderates; electability arguments solidify.
S5, EP3 "Clusterf..."A fumbled Democratic Iowa caucus prevents the typical winnowing of candidates; the stakes of the New Hampshire Democratic primary go way up; President Trump delivers his State of the Union address and gets acquittals on both articles of impeachment.
S5, EP2 "Closing Arguments"In the final week before the Iowa caucuses, Democratic hopefuls make their closing pitches; campaign leaders weigh in on their final sprints; even as his impeachment trial is underway in Washington, D.C., President Trump appears at an Iowa rally.
S5, EP1 "Obligations and Opportunities"The impeachment trial of President Trump begins in earnest, while the Iowa caucuses are less than two weeks away; with three of the top five presidential hopefuls locked in the Senate chamber hearing testimony, the Iowa race is too close to predict.
S4, EP16 "Here Be Dragons"Political analysts examine potential outcomes of the impeachment inquiry by taking the pulse of Congress members, Presidential campaigns, and Trump loyalists.
S4, EP15 "Field of Dreams"A visit to Iowa for the all-important Liberty and Justice Celebration where past Democratic Presidential winners like Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter have broken out from tight races.
S4, EP14 "The Deep State"A deep dive into the longtime federal government agencies and bureaucrats involved in Congress' ongoing impeachment inquiry.
S4, EP13 "The Widening Gyre"Democrats pursue the impeachment inquiry at an aggressive pace; the President defends his actions; the Democratic 2020 contenders participate in a heated debate.
S4, EP12 "Desperate Times, Desperate Measures"A look at the president, the whistleblowers and the 2020 candidates; Jennifer Palmieri, a veteran of the Hillary Clinton campaign and the Bill Clinton White House, joins the hosts.
S4, EP11 "Impeachmentland"Cross-country coverage of the rapidly-evolving impeachment story; the White House and others react to the impeachment inquiry and findings.
S4, EP10 "Across the Rubicon"Democratic congressional leaders and prominent Republicans discuss the official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
S4, EP9 "The People on That Stage"The leading Democratic presidential candidates try to get their message out, while the party debates what it will take to beat Trump; the President faces an unprecedented number of Republican primary challengers.
S4, EP8 "What the F... Happens Next?"President Trump wages a three-front war over the future of his presidency; he battles Congress over his national emergency declaration; he faces Democratic challengers; the president braces for the release of the Mueller report.
S4, EP7 "To the Left"Taking a deep dive into the Democratic party; there is a movement to tack left towards more progressive policies, but, on the other hand, many feel that the best way to convert Trump voters in 2020 is to move towards the center.
S4, EP6 "The Big Split"It's an action-packed week for President Trump on two fronts, creating a split-screen effect; the president travels to Vietnam to meet with Kim Jong Un of North Korea, and the president's personal attorney, Michael Cohen, testifies before Congress.
S4, EP5 "States of Emergency"Comparing and contrasting various perceived national emergencies, from the border wall to gun violence, opioids and climate change; covering people on the front lines of each one.
S4, EP4 "2020 Is Here"The 2020 election is looming large in the capital; following declared and potential candidates Amy Klobuchar and Beto O'Rourke; tracking ongoing news of the potential government shutdown, the border wall battle and the Green New Deal.
S4, EP3 "The State of Our Union Is..."President Donald Trump weighs declaring a state of emergency at the border; the House Intelligence Committee ramps up investigations of Trump on multiple fronts and collaborates with Robert Mueller's team.
S4, EP2 "Circling Vultures"The list of former allies who are turning on Donald Trump grows daily and the Mueller investigation continues; the President's increasing vulnerability has led to a bumper crop of potential 2020 challengers, all hoping to be the one to unseat him.
S4, EP1 "New World Disorder"As a Democratic majority in the House puts a check on the Trump presidency, the second half of his term has begun with total gridlock, a government shutdown and federal workers lining up for free hot meals.
S3, EP15 "Mother (F...) of All Midterms"A special one-hour season finale all about the midterms: before, during and after; the run-up to election day, watching the returns come in, Trump's reaction and the fallout from the historic election.
S3, EP14 "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, EP13 "Black and White"As undertones of racial politics make news, the series travels to Florida and Georgia to follow two historic gubernatorial races with African-American candidates.
S3, EP12 "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, EP11 "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, EP10 "The Verdict"The emphasis remains squarely on the Judge Brett Kavanaugh confirmation saga; as the midterm elections draw nearer, the hosts delve into the ramifications of the confirmation's outcome on various U.S. Senate races around the country.
S3, EP9 "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, EP8 "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, EP7 "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, EP6 "Their Brand Is Crisis"The Trump administration copes with a high number of crises, and "spinning" them is a preoccupation; former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) discusses trying to govern during a public relations crisis; political advisers Steve Schmidt and Mark Fabiani.
S3, EP5 "War and Peace"The gloves come off as Donald Trump fights a 360-degree battle to keep the presidency; he takes shots at those who stand to threaten it and goes to war against the FBI, CIA and the Department of Justice.
S3, EP4 "Trump Country"Taking the nation's temperature on the president's performance, midterm elections and gun control; featuring interviews with Mitt Romney, Randy "Iron Stache" Bryce and Beto O'Rourke.
S3, EP3 "Man of the World"State 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, EP2 "Too Many Lawyers"A swirl of legal entanglements continues to surround President Trump; from the ongoing Mueller investigation to the Michael Cohen raid and subsequent hearing to James Comey's inflammatory book, the Trump presidency is under siege.
S3, EP1 "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.
S2, EP8 "Looking Back and Moving On"Washington insiders review acts performed during President Trump's first 100 days.
S2, EP7 "Learning Curve"Examining what President Trump has learned his first 100 days in the office; congress reconvenes; Wall Street's perspective on Trump's time in office.
S2, EP6 "The Resistance"The Democrats' resistance of Trump; Elizabeth Warren talks about standing strong; Bernie Sanders discusses taking his message to the people; what resistance means to Americans.
S2, EP5 "Recess Reset"Congress in recess; the Syria fallout; how Americans think of President Trump's handling of the Syria situation.
S2, EP4 "The Whole World Is Watching"American foreign policy; President Trump's military response to the use of chemical weapons in Syria and its impact on Russian relations.
S2, EP3 "How's He Doing?"The opinions of people outside the Beltway of President Trump; Mark Halperin discusses his findings with Mary Matalin in New Orleans.
S2, EP2 "Checking and Balancing"Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) discusses Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination; Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) talks about Trump's ties to Russia; Joe Biden enters the fray surrounding the healthcare bill.
S2, EP1 "Shocking but Not Surprising"Mark Halperin rides on Airforce One with President Trump; the debate surrounding the healthcare bill.
S1, EP26 "President Trump"Mark Halperin, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon examine the campaigns leading up to Election Day and the results that followed.
S1, EP25 "Nobody F... Knows"Polls predict the differing outcomes; both campaigns make a case in "far-fetched battlegrounds"; to most, the race is either up for grabs or already decided.
S1, EP24 "His Word as Biden"With only two weeks until election day, Clinton bets on the one man who has the potential to swing those states still up for grabs: Joe Biden.
S1, EP23 "From Russia With Love"Clinton faces the scandal of her highly sensitive, private emails being made public on WikiLeaks, amid claims of foreign hacking and intervention and international espionage of the 2016 election.
S1, EP22 "Tale of the Tape"The fallout from the second debate and the current scandal surrounding a recently publicized audio tape.
S1, EP21 "The Newsrooms"Preparations for the debate; the candidates cede the spotlight to those who cover the political news.
S1, EP20 "Battleground"As Clinton and Trump prepare for their first debate, their campaigns target the swing states with an eye on Florida.
S1, EP19 "Fit to Serve"As Clinton's pneumonia and scrutiny about Trump's medical records comes to the forefront, their fitness to lead is questioned.
S1, EP18 "Closing the Gap"The Trump campaign is running from behind, and members of the party publicly jump ship; Trump must find a way to close the gap with Clinton.
S1, EP17 "In the Arena"Sanders followers show their displeasure in Philadelphia; the Democrats make Hillary Clinton a historic nominee; Clinton and Kaine have work to do to unite the party.
S1, EP16 "Trump Show"Donald Trump is declared the Republican presidential nominee; Melania Trump delivers a controversial speech; Tiffany and Donald, Jr., help humanize Trump's image.
S1, EP15 "Veepstakes"Trump auditions Chris Christie, Mike Pence and Newt Gingrich for vice president; Clinton considers Tim Kaine.
S1, EP14 "Game On"While the nation celebrates Independence Day, Trump and Clinton engage in their own fireworks; Clinton's email scandal re-emerges; Trump has another faux-pas.
S1, EP13 "Circus Recap"Mark Halperin, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon reflect on the first twelve weeks of the 2016 presidential race.
S1, EP12 "On Wisconsin"Before a showdown in Wisconsin, candidates travel the state to pursue competing agendas; Kasich, Cruz and Sanders seek to secure their positions as spoilers.
S1, EP11 "Home and Abroad"Foreign policy becomes a hot topic following the attacks in Brussels; Trump and Clinton prepare to square off, but must still prove their presidential mettle.
S1, EP10 "High Hopes"Rubio gets trumped in Florida and high hopes are needed to pull off a win.
S1, EP9 "Dead or Alive"Rubio, Kasich and Sanders hope they can find success in Florida and Ohio, and gather enough momentum to force a brokered convention.
S1, EP8 "The Reckoning"Following big wins for the front runners on Super Tuesday, the other candidates come to terms with the results; both Democratic and Republican camps consider how to stop Donald Trump.
S1, EP7 "Confidence Game"Now that the field has been narrowed to the "Big Five," the campaigns focus on playing to their strengths across the country in preparation for Super Tuesday.
S1, EP6 "Fear and Loathing"The campaigns head toward the final stretch in Nevada and South Carolina, and anxiety grows about high stakes.
S1, EP5 "The Winnowing"Following New Hampshire, candidates prepare for hard truths coming up in South Carolina and Nevada; Trump tastes victory; Kasich picks up momentum; Bush faces an impending do-or-die reality.
S1, EP4 "The Big Mo"Inside the Iowa fallout and the momentum leading into New Hampshire's primary; Clinton and Trump campaigns must pick up the pace to beat Sanders and Cruz.
S1, EP3 "Tension City"Angst and drama leading up to Iowa caucuses; a showdown is brewing between Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton; outsider candidates versus the establishment.
S1, EP2 "Prisoner's Dilemma"Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Chris Christie, former Gov. Jeb Bush and Gov. John Kashich prepare for the New Hampshire primary.
S1, EP1 "The Outsiders"The campaigns of the "outsider" candidates: Ted Cruz, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, prepare for the Iowa caucuses.
A revealing look at the new era of presidential politics, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines; key characters and events are presented in real time as they are happening.
Original Air Date: Jan 17, 2016
Genres: News/TalkTV Series
Rating: TV14
Playback: HD
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