
Whose Vote Counts, Explained(2020)
The right to vote is at the foundation of America's democracy. But not every vote is created equal. How does the system work, and can it be fixed?


“Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth”
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.

John Heilemann
Self - Co-Host

Mark McKinnon
Self - Co-Host

Jennifer Palmieri
Self - Co-Host
The Circus is a documentary series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of politics, election campaign, usa politics. it stars John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri. 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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