The Circus - Season 6 - Eps 12: 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-hot immigration battle. Alex Wagner speaks with Planned Parenthood about the new law’s impact on women across the state. Jennifer Palmieri talks with Bryan Hughes, author of both the abortion and voting laws. John Heilemann sits down with former Bush aide Matthew Dowd, who’s running for Lt. Governor as a Democrat. And Mark McKinnon heads to the border where Governor Abbott is announcing a new plan to address the crisis.
About The Circus

Title: The Circus
First Air Date: 2016-01-17
Last Air Date: 2023-11-12
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.2/10 (from 18 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 8
Total Episodes: 130
Network: Showtime
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Left/Right
Synopsis
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.
Cast

John Heilemann
Self - Co-Host

Mark McKinnon
Self - Co-Host

Jennifer Palmieri
Self - Co-Host