The Circus
Season 5 Episode 16 - October Surprise
The Circus covers the fiery first debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Jen Palmieri explores Trump's aggressive debate strategy, swapping war stories with Philippe Reines, a member of the Clinton 2016 debate prep team. John Heilemann spends debate night with former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon. Alex Wagner and Mark McKinnon are on the ground in Cleveland gauging public reactions to the debate, as all the hosts react to the seismic news that President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19.
Episodes in Season 5
Obligations and Opportunities
29 min
Closing Arguments
29 min
Clusterf**k
29 min
Unfinished Business
29 min
What Happens in Vegas
29 min
On the Boil
29 min
Super Duper Tuesday
29 min
The Cruelest Month
29 min
The New Abnormal
29 min
Unconventional
29 min
Party of One
29 min
Law and Disorder
29 min
Going Postal
29 min
Force Majeure
29 min
Full Court Press
29 min
October Surprise
29 min
Crisis Mismanagement
29 min
Steal This Election
29 min
End Games
29 min
Landslide?
29 min
Who The F*** Are We?
29 min