The Circus

Shocking But Not Surprising

Mark Halperin takes a ride on Airforce One with President Donald Trump. We look at the debate surrounding the healthcare

Checking and Balancing

Mark Halperin talks with Senator Patrick Leahy about Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination, Congressman Adam Schiff

How's He Doing?

What do people outside the Beltway really think about President Trump? Mark Halperin takes a trip through America to fin

The Whole World is Watching

What in the world is going on? This week is all about foreign policy: President Trump's military response to the use of

Recess Reset

Congress may be in recess but Mark Halperin is on the job, covering the White House and the Syria fallout. John Heileman

The Resistance

How are the Democrats resisting Trump? Mark Halperin talks to Elizabeth Warren about standing strong. Bernie Sanders tel

Learning Curve

What has President Trump learned from his first 100 days in office? As Congress reconvenes, Mark McKinnon and John Heile

Looking Back and Moving On

Washington insiders join John Heilemann, Mark Halperin and Mark McKinnon for a look at some of the thrilling, amazing an

The Looking Glass War

The United States and Russia are locked in a dangerous new standoff. From Facebook and meddling in the 2016 election, to

Too Many Lawyers

An ever-growing swirl of legal entanglements continues to surround President Trump. From the ongoing Mueller investigati

Man of the World

State visits by the heads of France and Germany command the administration's attention; John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon

Trump Country

Taking the nation's temperature on the president's performance, midterm elections and gun control; featuring interviews

War and Peace

The gloves are off as Donald Trump fights a 360-degree battle to keep the presidency; he is taking shots at those who st

Their Brand is Crisis

The Trump administration has had to contend with an unprecedented number of crises, and spinning them is an ongoing preo

The Gathering Storm

With the looming midterm elections, the Trump presidency under relentless siege, and Hurricane Florence bearing down on

Burden of Proof

As Republicans and Democrats play a dramatic game of chess in the wake of the assault allegations from Christine Blasey

Judgment Day

The focus remains tightly on the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court; for much of the week, John Heilem

The Verdict

The emphasis remains squarely on the Judge Brett Kavanaugh confirmation saga; as the midterm elections draw nearer, the

California Dreaming

The Circus travels to California to gauge the resistance to the Trump administration; with almost a dozen Republican-hel

Senatorial Combat

As the battle for the Senate heats up with polls forecasting a Republican resurgence, "The Circus" travels the country c

Black and White

As undertones of racial politics make news, "The Circus" travels to Florida and Georgia, following two historic gubernat

A Place Called Fear

With the midterm elections only days away, The Circus travels to rallies and campaign stops around the country to find o

Mother(f***er) of All Midterms

This special one-hour season finale is all about the midterms: before, during and after. In the run-up to election day,

New World Disorder

It's a new world order in Washington as a Democratic majority in the House puts a check on the Trump presidency. The sec

Circling Vultures

The list of former allies who are turning on Donald Trump grows daily, the Mueller investigation continues to circle him

The State of Our Union Is…

As President Trump toys with declaring a state of emergency in order to be able to begin construction of his border wall

2020 Is Here

The 2020 election is looming large in the capital. Campaign season is here early and more and more candidates are jumpin

States of Emergency

What exactly constitutes a national emergency? For President Trump, it is clearly securing the U.S. southern border. But

The Big Split

It's an action-packed week for President Trump on two fronts, creating a split-screen effect for the American people. On

To the Left

A deep dive into the Democratic party. There is a reckoning going on about the party's future. On one hand, there is a m

What the F... Happens Next?

Donald Trump is currently engaged in a three-front war over the future of his presidency. The first battle is with Congr

The People on That Stage

The Circus returns with an update on where things stand in the 2020 presidential race. On the Democratic side, the three

Across the Rubicon

The Circus tackles the launch of an official impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. As news roils the capit

Impeachmentland

The Circus fans out across the country to cover the rapidly-evolving impeachment story through the lens of 2020 presiden

Desperate Times, Desperate Measures

How are key players responding to these desperate times? The President seems to have crafted his defense of the impeachm

The Widening Gyre

With Congress back in session after a two-week recess, everyone in the capital seems to be in fighting mode. Democrats a

The Deep State

The Circus does a deep dive into the longtime federal government agencies and bureaucrats involved in Congress’ ongoin

Field of Dreams

The Circus is in Iowa for the all-important Liberty and Justice Celebration, aka Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, where past Pr

Here Be Dragons

The impeachment inquiry is on the brink of a new, uncharted phase with the onset of public hearings. The Circus analyzes

Obligations and Opportunities

In the season premiere, The Circus lives up to its name as the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump begins in

Closing Arguments

In the last full week before the caucuses, the focus is on Iowa and the closing pitch all of the Democratic candidates a

Clusterf**k

In one of the wildest political weeks in memory, the fumbled tallies at the Democratic Iowa caucus prevented the typical

Unfinished Business

The Circus is on the ground for the New Hampshire primary: the lead up, the results, and the fallout. With Bernie Sander

What Happens in Vegas

All eyes have turned to Nevada and its Democratic caucus. Bernie Sanders has the chance to cement his frontrunner status

On the Boil

In the week of the South Carolina Democratic primary, with Super Tuesday closely following, voters are deciding if there

Super Duper Tuesday

In the run up to the Democratic primaries on Super Tuesday, The Circus covers the political theater of the annual Civil

The Cruelest Month

The results of the Big Tuesday Democratic primaries in 6 states cemented Joe Biden's frontrunner status and gave him a s

The New Abnormal

Hot off the press after an interminable hiatus, The Circus returns with all the reaction to Joe Biden's monumental VP se

Unconventional

During the first-ever virtual Democratic National Convention, The Circus takes an in-depth look at the party's efforts t

Party of One

The Circus is in the thick of the Republic National Convention in D.C., covering speakers, key speeches and the subseque

Law and Disorder

The Circus travels to Kenosha, Wisconsin, the site of a week of civil unrest after the shooting of Jacob Blake. Presiden

Going Postal

As states roll out mail-in ballots, The Circus takes a look at the controversy surrounding mail-in voting and its effect

Force Majeure

As the United States approaches a grim 200,000 deaths, The Circus investigates the politicization of COVID-19. While the

Full Court Press

The Circus profiles the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and examines the political battlefield her d

October Surprise

The Circus covers the fiery first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Jen Palmieri explo

Crisis Mismanagement

In a turbulent week following President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, The Circus is covering all the inquiry surrounding h

Steal This Election

The Circus dives into voting integrity, specifically issues concerning election day disputes, voter suppression and re-e

End Games

In the week leading up to the last Presidential Debate, The Circus takes stock of the 2020 race as Joe Biden and Preside

Landslide?

As the moment draws closer to election night, President Trump is struggling to contend with Biden in swing states. Biden

Who The F*** Are We?

As election night passes with many a ballot remaining uncounted, The Circus wraps up an unhinged election season with a

Raining Chaos

In an extended season premiere, The Circus attempts to make sense of a country reeling from the grave implications of a

Clear and Present Danger

At the brink of an historic second impeachment, The Circus delves into the last week in office of a furious, de-platform

President Biden

As a new administration takes center stage committed to national unity, The Circus captures the magnitude of an era that

Rubber Meets Road

In the first full week of a new administration, The Circus offers a window into President Biden’s approach towards tac

Dysfunction Junction

In a chaotic week, The Circus takes the pulse of a Republican Party at war with itself. Still dominated by the postures

Persona Non Grata

The Circus focuses on the historic second impeachment trial of Donald Trump as the Senate faces a decisive moment and qu

Being Green

The Circus shifts its focus onto an administration fresh off implementing a series of ambitious climate motions. With se

Points On the Board

The Circus keys in on the Biden administration’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. As Republicans scrutinize,

Calling the Shots

The Circus returns and while the weather may be cooling down, the temperature around the country is still overheated. As

The Biden Doctrine

Against the backdrop of President Biden’s powerful speech to the UN, The Circus focuses on his administration’s appr

It’s All Happening

The Circus heads to Capitol Hill for the fierce battle over President Biden's legacy-defining agenda. With Democrats at

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-

Coup Part Two

Virginia Is For…

Big F***ing Deal

A report from Capitol Hill as the deadline looms to pass President Biden's legacy-defining agenda, as moderate and progr

The Broken Place

On the Brink

The Circus returns with the world on edge following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. John Heilemann reports from on the g

The Escalation Ladder

With the situation on the ground in Ukraine growing increasingly dire, The Circus explores what more the U.S. and its al

The Information War

As Russia escalates its assault, Ukraine’s President delivers an impassioned address to Congress. Jennifer Palmieri an

The Nuclear Option

As President Biden travels to Brussels for an emergency NATO summit, The Circus examines Russia's threats of using nucle

The Home Front

The Circus tracks the dramatic developments out of the House committee investigating the forces behind the violent Janua

There Will Be Blood

As the President’s historic nominee for the Supreme Court is confirmed, The Circus examines Biden’s successes, failu

Keystone Chaos

he Circus is on the ground in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania to cover one of the most consequential Senate rac

Tip of the Spear

The Circus travels to Florida as Governor Ron DeSantis signs controversial laws on education, gender, and abortion. John

Not in Kansas Anymore

The Circus returns amid the critical midterm election season with voters across the nation energized in unprecedented wa

Rule of Law

The Circus examines the myriad legal threats facing former President Donald Trump. Mark McKinnon speaks with journalists

State of Denial

The Circus travels to Arizona, a key battleground in the upcoming midterm elections and the epicenter of election denial

Buckeyes and Bulldogs

Buckeyes and Bulldogs

This Land is Greene-Land

The Circus is on the ground in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia district, examining her meteoric rise within the Re

The Main Event

The Circus is on the ground in Pennsylvania analyzing the impact of the highly anticipated Senate debate. Republican Dr.

Here Comes the Flood

Riptides

The Year of Living Dangerously

The Circus is in Poland tracking President Biden as he stuns the world with a visit to the embattled capital of Ukraine

Off to the Races

The Circus is on the ground in Florida, South Carolina, Maryland and New Hampshire to mark the unofficial kick-off of th

Kevin's House

The Circus heads to Capitol Hill to cover the new Republican-controlled House of Representatives. John Heilemann, Mark M

Fake News?

The Circus examines the $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems against Fox News. John Heilem

Wheels of Justice

This week The Circus examines the multiple investigations facing Donald Trump that could lead to the first indictment of

Nothing but the Truth

This week The Circus examines the historic indictment of Donald Trump, the nation's first former president to face crimi

Exhaustion, Depression and Dread... Oy Vey

Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an

Piercing The Bubble

In the wake of the shocking terrorist attack in Israel, The Circus tracks the political fallout as Republican presidenti

The Crucible

The Circus examines President Biden's high profile wartime trip to Israel, a nation reeling in the wake of the terrorist

The Thing of His

The Circus explores the legal threats facing former president Donald Trump as he seeks a return to the White House. Form

The A.I. Election

The Circus examines the impact of AI on the 2024 election, as world leaders convene an AI Safety Summit. The Circus team

Life During Wartime

Hosts John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon and Jenn Palmieri go behind the scenes of the wildest political show on earth for an