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The Newsroom (2012)

S1E5 Amen

Jul 22, 2012 Season 1 Episode 5 Drama

In February 2011, as protests erupt in Wisconsin against the governor's proposed budget cuts, the media simultaneously covers President Mubarak's ousting in Egypt. Neal discovers a source in Cairo who can offer firsthand insights, allowing the team to balance their reporting on both significant uprisings. The staff works diligently to ensure that each story receives the necessary focus amid the unfolding chaos.