FILE - This April 6, 2013, file photo shows MSNBC host Alex Wagner waving to the crowd before moderating a session on human trafficking during the Clinton Global Initiative at Washington University in St. Louis. Showtime said it will keep its political show “The Circus” despite the loss of Mark Halperin, axed due to sexual misconduct charges. He’s being replaced by CBS News’ Wagner, who joins holdovers John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon. The documentary series returns for its third season on April 15, 2018.
FILE - This April 6, 2013, file photo shows MSNBC host Alex Wagner waving to the crowd before moderating a session on human trafficking during the Clinton Global Initiative at Washington University in St. Louis. Showtime said it will keep its political show “The Circus” despite the loss of Mark Halperin, axed due to sexual misconduct charges. He’s being replaced by CBS News’ Wagner, who joins holdovers John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon. The documentary series returns for its third season on April 15, 2018. Jeff Roberson, File AP Photo
FILE - This April 6, 2013, file photo shows MSNBC host Alex Wagner waving to the crowd before moderating a session on human trafficking during the Clinton Global Initiative at Washington University in St. Louis. Showtime said it will keep its political show “The Circus” despite the loss of Mark Halperin, axed due to sexual misconduct charges. He’s being replaced by CBS News’ Wagner, who joins holdovers John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon. The documentary series returns for its third season on April 15, 2018. Jeff Roberson, File AP Photo

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Showtime is keeping 'Circus' political show minus Halperin

The Associated Press

January 03, 2018 11:17 AM

UPDATED 1 MINUTE AGO

NEW YORK

Showtime says it is keeping its political series "The Circus" alive despite the loss of co-host Mark Halperin on sexual misconduct charges.

Halperin, who also lost his job at NBC News when reports surfaced of lewd advances against women while he worked at ABC News, is being replaced by Alex Wagner. She's a political reporter for CBS News and The Atlantic, and will join holdover hosts John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon.

The series explores the characters and strategies of politics, and this year will focus on the upcoming mid-year elections.

"The Circus" returns on Showtime on April 15.

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