The Circus
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A real-time doco series about a presidential campaign that takes viewers inside the fiercest competition on earth – where the ultimate prize is the most powerful office in the world.
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Trailers & Extras
Reigning Chaos
The Circus makes sense of a country reeling from the grave implications of a Capitol siege. The hosts examine the unfolding news, exploring the energy surging from the Georgia run-off. Season premiere. (Original Air Date: 11 Jan 21)
EPISODE 1 • 53m
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 Trump. The question remains: will this be a decisive moment for the nation? (Original Air Date: 18 Jan 21)
EPISODE 2 • 29m
President Biden
As a new administration takes centre stage committed to national unity, The Circus captures the magnitude of an era that has until recently been engulfed in divisiveness. (Original Air Date: 25 Jan 21)
EPISODE 3 • 28m
Rubber Meets Road
In the first week of Biden’s presidency, The Circus offers a window into his approach towards tackling the COVID crisis. As the vaccine moves from shipment to inoculation, the hosts focus on the administrative response. (Original Air Date: 1 Feb 21)
EPISODE 4 • 27m
Dysfunction Junction
The Circus takes the pulse of a Republican party at war with itself; dominated by the postures of its predecessor, as Republicans continue to face erratic claims from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green. (Original Air Date: 8 Feb 21)
EPISODE 5 • 28m
Persona Non Grata
Sen. Michael Bennett looks at the 2nd impeachment trial of Donald Trump; an attorney planning to use Trump's incitement in defence of his client; Palm Beach locals who are at odds about Trump's presence at Mar-a-Lago. (Original Air Date: 15 Feb 21)
EPISODE 6 • 28m
Being Green
The Circus shifts its focus onto an administration implementing a series of ambitious climate motions. With several early executive actions in place, how is Biden filtering jobs into his climate agenda moving forward? (Original Air Date: 22 Feb 21)
EPISODE 7 • 28m
Points on the Board
The Circus keys in on the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. As Republicans scrutinise, the question remains: can centrists come together to pass the bill as the US surpasses 500,000 COVID deaths? (Original Air Date: 1 Mar 21)
EPISODE 8 • 28m
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 Biden be able to heal the country’s divisions? (Original Air Date: 20 Sept 21)
EPISODE 9 • 29m
The Biden Doctrine
Against a backdrop of President Biden’s powerful speech to the UN, THE CIRCUS focuses on his administration’s approach to foreign policy. Featuring special guest former Australian PM Julia Gillard. (Original Air Date: 27 Sept 21)
EPISODE 10 • 27m
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. (Original Air Date: 4 Oct 21)
EPISODE 11 • 29m
Lone Star Blues
The Circus heads to Texas, home to the nation's most restrictive abortion law. Alex Wagner speaks with Planned Parenthood about the new law’s impact on women across the state. (Original Air Date: 11 Oct 21)
EPISODE 12 • 28m
Coup Part Two
The Circus examines the threat to American democracy posed by Trump's ‘Big Lie’ as it fuels election audits, changes to state voting laws and an attempted party purge of disloyal Republicans. (Original Air Date: 18 Oct 21)
EPISODE 13 • 28m
Virginia Is For...
The Circus heads to Virginia for the final sprint in a neck and neck gubernatorial race – a contest that’s seen as a bellwether for next year’s midterm elections, when control of Congress will be on the line. (Original Air Date: 25 Oct 21)
EPISODE 14 • 28m
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. (Original Air Date: 1 Nov 21)
EPISODE 15 • 29m
The Broken Place
The Circus examines the state of Biden’s presidency one year in. Two critical races for governor send shockwaves through the White House and Democratic party. (Original Air Date: 8 Nov 21)
EPISODE 16 • 29m