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The Circus

2016 – 2023 · Showtime
8 seasons · 130 episodes
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Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.

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With a power shift in the House of Representatives and score-settling on the Congressional agenda, hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go beyond the headlines for an informative, inside look at the fluctuating political spectacle and the issues impacting us all.

SERIES CAST

John Heilemann
Self - Co-Host
Mark McKinnon
Self - Co-Host
Alex Wagner
Self - Co-Host
Jennifer Palmieri
Self - Co-Host
Mark Halperin
Self - Co-Host
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Self
Liz Cheney
Self
Jen Psaki
Self
Created by John Heilemann

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Status
Ended
Type
Documentary
First aired
Jan 17, 2016
Original language
EN
Production
Left/Right
Country
US

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