Episode 8— The Blackout Part I: Tragedy Porn
Aired August 12, 2012 · 58 min
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Viewership for "News Night" drops after the show chooses to minimize two high-profile stories, forcing Will and Mac to strategize ways to attract enough audience to support the network's Republican debate. Will also evaluates potential writers for an in-depth profile, while Sloan expresses frustration over the program's neglect of a significant financial issue, and Charlie uncovers the identity of an NSA whistleblower.
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