The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth Season 6 Episode 7

The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth Season 6 Episode 7 Being Green

  • TVMA
  • February 21, 2021
  • 28 min
  • 6.5  (13)

As per your request, I have generated a description for The Circus season 6 episode 7 named "Being Green."

In this episode, the show follows the political landscape as the Biden administration sets forth new initiatives on climate change. Journalists John Heilemann, Alex Wagner, and Mark McKinnon travel across the country to analyze the Biden administration's policy changes and the political implications of their decisions.

The episode opens with the trio analyzing the new administration's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and make America a net-zero emissions economy by 2050. They explore how this will affect American workers in states like Pennsylvania and Ohio, where energy jobs have historically been a vital aspect of the economy. While Biden's policy seeks to transition to clean energy, it remains to be seen how it will impact rural, working-class communities and their livelihoods, along with how the Republican Party views the plan.

With that in mind, the team travels to Michigan, where they speak with Governor Gretchen Whitmer, an influential figure on climate change, and the criticisms and challenges she has faced. They also explore work being done to improve the notoriously polluted water sources of Flint, Michigan, and explain how a climate policy can have real-world effects on local-level issues like this.

Next up, the team heads to Washington, DC, to analyze the politics of climate policy and its impact on Capitol Hill. They meet with Congresswoman Cori Bush, who recently introduced the Green New Deal resolution to Congress, is now advocating for changes in the way military budgets are allocated to address climate change, explore the bipartisan members of Congress who are working on a climate policy compromise as part of the infrastructure package, and discuss the political maneuvers that might play out between Democrats and Republicans as Biden's proposed plans are put to a vote.

The show takes us through the administration's goal of having eco-friendly forms of public transportation by following an electric bus route in Maryland. The hosts discuss how the use of electric buses could significantly reduce carbon emissions in the long run, and how important it is for local communities that Biden's administration sees value in clean energy.

Finally, the team visits ExxonMobil's Texas headquarters, where they examine the politics and influence of the fossil-fuel industry on climate policy. They explore the divide between environmental activists who want the U.S. to abandon the fossil fuel industry and those who want a more gradual transition. The Circus team attempts to unravel the misinformation and manipulation present in climate policy debates, and get to the heart of the debate on whether it is too late for America to transition to a clean energy economy.

Overall, The Circus season 6 episode 7, "Being Green," is a deep dive into the politics, policies, and real-world effects of climate change regulations in America. It's an insightful, well-rounded perspective on a topic that is growing in importance with every passing year.

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  • First Aired
    February 21, 2021
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    28 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (13)