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Season 1  "The 112th Congress"  1x3

Aired 11 years ago - Jul 08, 2012

Will's apology for the lack of integrity in newscasts sets off constant critiques of the Tea Party before the November 2010 midterm elections, but draws the ire of network executives and Atlantis World Media CEO Leona Lansing. Meanwhile, Don confronts Elliot about his analytical skills; Jim helps Maggie during a panic attack; and Mac is unnerved by Will's endless parade of romantic conquests.

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Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 1
Adults should hold themselves accountable for failure.
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off to war without due diligence.
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And now those network newscasts,
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than a well-informed electorate.
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We're the media elite.
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which is why Customs and Border Protection does a second check.
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Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 10
I never heard anyone say that before.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 11
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 12
Hoffman and Rubin weren't Democrats,
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 13
considering new information, hearing dissenting opinions,
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 14
"We wanted them to ask the questions we want to answer."
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 15
saying she hasn't ruled out a violent overthrow of her government.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 16
I was sitting watching you right there, while you were right there.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 17
He was talking to me!
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 18
who fought in World War I were good, moral people?
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 19
I just couldn't be less interested in WikiLeaks.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 20
I've been sitting here for two-and-a-half hours and I still don't know why.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 21
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 22
and services such as counseling, job training
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 23
and then a little while later put my fist through his head?
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 24
and Sheryl Bell, a registered nurse.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 25
who mail in $5, $10, $ 1, whatever they can spare.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 26
That summit was paid for entirely by Americans For Prosperity,
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 27
Okay. You guys did a good show tonight.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 28
I'm gonna ask you some questions.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 29
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 30
Plus, his salary is tied to ratings.
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Is there something here that's funny?
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Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 34
The largest demographic of Americans living in poverty are children.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 35
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 36
were 65 and older, and 41% identify themselves with the Tea Party.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 37
Don't talk to me like that.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 38
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I'm simply not considering her feelings at all.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 40
Mac, you want a cyber panel next to Will or a lower-third?
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Boehner'll keep them in line on the debt ceiling vote.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 42
the most important vote you'll ever cast as a member of the House.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 43
Before you take one, talk to me, okay?
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 44
go tell her she did a good job.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 45
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Leona, the ratings have stabilized.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 47
But evolution? The jury's back on that one.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 48
Please, please let me be dead by then.
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 49
Three of those seven are AWM's most reliable friends on the Hill.
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If Joe McCarthy sat on the House Subcommittee

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off to war without due diligence.
#2
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And now those network newscasts,
#3
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 4
than a well-informed electorate.
#4
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 5
We're the media elite.
#5
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which is why Customs and Border Protection does a second check.
#8
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I never heard anyone say that before.
#10
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Hoffman and Rubin weren't Democrats,
#12
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considering new information, hearing dissenting opinions,
#13
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 14
"We wanted them to ask the questions we want to answer."
#14
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saying she hasn't ruled out a violent overthrow of her government.
#15
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I was sitting watching you right there, while you were right there.
#16
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 17
He was talking to me!
#17
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who fought in World War I were good, moral people?
#18
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I just couldn't be less interested in WikiLeaks.
#19
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I've been sitting here for two-and-a-half hours and I still don't know why.
#20
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and services such as counseling, job training
#22
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and then a little while later put my fist through his head?
#23
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and Sheryl Bell, a registered nurse.
#24
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who mail in $5, $10, $ 1, whatever they can spare.
#25
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That summit was paid for entirely by Americans For Prosperity,
#26
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 27
Okay. You guys did a good show tonight.
#27
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I'm gonna ask you some questions.
#28
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Plus, his salary is tied to ratings.
#30
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Is there something here that's funny?
#32
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The largest demographic of Americans living in poverty are children.
#34
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were 65 and older, and 41% identify themselves with the Tea Party.
#36
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Don't talk to me like that.
#37
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I'm simply not considering her feelings at all.
#39
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Mac, you want a cyber panel next to Will or a lower-third?
#40
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 41
Boehner'll keep them in line on the debt ceiling vote.
#41
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 42
the most important vote you'll ever cast as a member of the House.
#42
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 43
Before you take one, talk to me, okay?
#43
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 44
go tell her she did a good job.
#44
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Leona, the ratings have stabilized.
#46
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 47
But evolution? The jury's back on that one.
#47
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Please, please let me be dead by then.
#48
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 49
Three of those seven are AWM's most reliable friends on the Hill.
#49
Recap of The Newsroom (2012) Season 1 Episode 3 (S01E03) - 50
If Joe McCarthy sat on the House Subcommittee
#50