The Newsroom (2012)

The ratings for "News Night" plummet after it downplays a pair of sensational stories, and Will and Mac must find a way to lure back enough viewers to justify the network's quest to air a Republican debate. Meanwhile, Will considers writers for an all-access profile; Sloan is disappointed by the lack of coverage of an important financial story; and Charlie learns a National Security Agency whistle-blower's identity.

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refuse to take a position for fear they'll lose primary voters.

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Good to see you again, Brian.

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Whose idea was it to not cover the Casey Anthony trial?

#4

- You're gonna cover Casey Anthony. - Bullshit we are.

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- It's news. - Yeah, say that three times and click your heels.

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- Jim Harper. - Hey.

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- Are you sure? - No.

#9

I had 42 and a half minutes to work with.

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how important the debt ceiling story is if we lead

#11

Look, I'll do my best to find you the time you need for the story.

#12

- I don't know. Give me three minutes. - To report what?

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started right after the election?

#15

Are you ready to answer questions about the newsletter?

#16

How is this not the first question we'll ask?

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I'm not attacking Christians. I'm defending them.

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We've got an analyst lined up to give a report card

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I'm Charlie Skinner.

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Did I or did I not establish credibility on May 1st?

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of Technology and Systems, Cryptology, and Mathematics at NSA.

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and it intercepts 1.7 billion phone calls,

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Where does AWM come in?

#24

Vet me, vet the material. Take all the time you need.

#25

These three corners are live feeds of the guest experts.

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why should I believe an accident is true?

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and Jose Baez back at it in court again today.

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If we're gonna cover this, we're gonna cover it our way.

#29

Let's just think of them as a polished,

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to all the news agencies in 90 minutes,

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Because I own him now. He needs a cover story.

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Will McAvoy, your new choice for Casey Anthony coverage.

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you lost while you were trying to be above it.

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and maybe have the country take another look at the Patriot Act.

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- It seems like a bad week to be here. - It is.

#36

If you count drunk dialing me at midnight and saying,

#37

He means the other kind of troll.

#38 #39

I don't know what you're talking about and I have my own problems.

#40

Uh, well, you certainly seem to want to share your story.

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So if I just get through this, I'll be fine.

#43 #44

Sandy-- Can I call you Sandy?

#45

Leona!

#46

I told you to get him to lighten up on the Tea Party

#47

So what was your request again?

#48

I just got off the phone with these guys.

#49

Don't pretend you don't know that most people watch 10 minutes of news.

#50