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Alex Wagner - "The Circus" and America on the Precipice

Season 26 E 8 • 10/08/2020

"The Circus" cohost Alex Wagner argues America's state of democracy is at stake in the 2020 election, discusses poisonous partisanship and reflects on the prevailing mood of U.S. citizens.

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In light of the lack of transparency about President Trump's current health status, Trevor highlights the long history of American presidents keeping their ailments secret from the public.
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The White House COVID-19 Outbreak Spreads
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The coronavirus spreads from the White House to the Pentagon, leading to quarantines for top military leaders and a positive COVID-19 diagnosis for presidential advisor Stephen Miller.
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Christopher Columbus Statue Controversy
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Demonstrators have torn down statues of Christopher Columbus because they see him as a symbol of genocide, but some Italian-Americans decry these protests as an assault on their heritage.
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Alexandra Pelosi - "American Selfie"
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Documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi discusses her movie "American Selfie," her firsthand experience with police violence against Black Lives Matter protesters and her hope for the future.
10/07/2020
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07:41

The House Urges Tech Breakups & Apple's Mask Emoji Upgrade
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A House of Representatives investigation recommends breaking up major internet tech companies, Facebook removes QAnon conspiracy theory accounts, and Apple rolls out a cheerful mask emoji.
10/07/2020
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Trump Objects to Virtual Debate and Claims COVID-19 Immunity
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President Trump flatly refuses to take part in a virtual presidential debate with Joe Biden, falsely claims his coronavirus infection will render him immune and touts a so-called cure.
10/08/2020
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11:53

Highlights of the Pence-Harris Vice Presidential Debate
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At the vice presidential debate between Mike Pence and Kamala Harris, questions are dodged, a fly hangs out on Pence's head and Fox News pundits later criticize Harris's facial expressions.
10/08/2020
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06:04

Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse - Trump Rally-Goers in PA
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Jordan Klepper braves the viral spread of both COVID-19 and bulls**t while talking to President Trump's diehard supporters at a political rally in Harrisburg, PA.
10/08/2020
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07:53

Alex Wagner - "The Circus" and America on the Precipice
The Daily Show with Trevor NoahS26 E8

"The Circus" cohost Alex Wagner argues America's state of democracy is at stake in the 2020 election, discusses poisonous partisanship and reflects on the prevailing mood of U.S. citizens.
10/08/2020
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09:27

Kim Jong-un Weeps & Amy Coney Barrett Dodges Questions
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Apple announces its iPhone 12 models, Kim Jong-un breaks down crying during a North Korean parade, and Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett gets cagey about her views on every topic.
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Anita Hill - The Hollywood Commission and Pushing for Change
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Hollywood Commission chair Anita Hill reflects on her 1991 Senate testimony about Clarence Thomas and her ongoing work to fight harassment and discrimination in the entertainment industry.
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Trump's Road to "Recovery"
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Power the Polls
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Jaboukie Young-White talks to Power the Polls co-director Scott Duncombe about the dire need for additional poll workers to ensure everyone can vote safely and on time in the 2020 election.
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11:40

If You Don't Know, Now You Know - Militias in America
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The FBI foils a militia's plot targeting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Trevor examines how U.S. militias started, what they've turned into and why they're now a major threat.
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Roy Wood Jr. reconvenes a panel of Black voters in Atlanta to find out how their feelings may (or may not) have changed about the 2020 presidential race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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Wilmer Valderrama - "NCIS" and Advocating for Latino Voters
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Actor and activist Wilmer Valderrama talks about returning to his role on "NCIS," buying his mom a house next door during the coronavirus pandemic and the empowerment of Latino voters.
10/14/2020
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A Ray of Sunshine - Cathartic Cow Hugs & Mannequin Kisses
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Persistence pays off for a Japanese tourist in Peru, therapeutic cow-hugging surges in popularity, a bird sets the record for longest flight, and soap opera stars make out with mannequins.
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06:50

Trump Pushes Hunter Biden Scandal and Boosts Bin Laden Hoax
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President Trump pushes a shadily sourced report about Joe Biden's son Hunter and advances a wild conspiracy theory about the Obama administration's killing of Osama bin Laden.
10/15/2020
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