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The Circus

S05E16 October Surprise

2020-10-04

The Circus dives into the heated first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Jen Palmieri analyzes Trump's confrontational approach, sharing insights with Philippe Reines, who was part of the Clinton team that prepared for debates in 2016. On debate night, John Heilemann catches up with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Meanwhile, Alex Wagner and Mark McKinnon are in Cleveland, gauging how the audience is responding to the debate. The hosts also react to the shocking announcement that President Trump has tested positive for COVID-19.

Season 5 Episodes

1
Obligations and Opportunities
2020-01-26
 2
Closing Arguments
2020-02-02
 3
Clusterf**k
2020-02-09
 4
Unfinished Business
2020-02-16
 5
What Happens in Vegas
2020-02-23
 6
On the Boil
2020-03-01
 7
Super Duper Tuesday
2020-03-08
 8
The Cruelest Month
2020-03-15
 9
The New Abnormal
2020-08-16
 10
Unconventional
2020-08-23
 11
Party of One
2020-08-30
 12
Law and Disorder
2020-09-06
 13
Going Postal
2020-09-13
 14
Force Majeure
2020-09-20
 15
Full Court Press
2020-09-27
 16
October Surprise
2020-10-04
 17
Crisis Mismanagement
2020-10-11
 18
Steal This Election
2020-10-18
 19
End Games
2020-10-25
 20
Landslide?
2020-11-01
 21
Who The F*** Are We?
2020-11-08