1 00:01:16,034 --> 00:01:19,913 Oh, God. Fred, what happened? 2 00:01:24,877 --> 00:01:26,086 So, that's it? 3 00:01:28,005 --> 00:01:32,301 Motherfuck, we're destroyed. 4 00:01:34,553 --> 00:01:35,721 No, I'll tell him. 5 00:01:57,868 --> 00:01:59,703 Someone better be dead, buddy. 6 00:02:31,193 --> 00:02:32,194 Mm-mmm. 7 00:03:28,125 --> 00:03:29,126 Shit. 8 00:03:47,394 --> 00:03:49,855 Following that, you'll interview Gerard Thompson, 9 00:03:49,938 --> 00:03:54,067 Art Department at Vanderbilt, to discuss a recently resurfaced Van Gogh. 10 00:03:54,151 --> 00:03:56,361 I'm scheduling an hour to go over your speech for Friday night. 11 00:03:56,445 --> 00:03:59,615 I think it's gonna run over though. I'm gonna push your drinks with Jane Fonda. 12 00:03:59,698 --> 00:04:00,699 Next up, 13 00:04:00,782 --> 00:04:03,327 you'll interview the senator to discuss her book on policy-making 14 00:04:03,410 --> 00:04:04,411 and why it's broken. 15 00:04:04,494 --> 00:04:06,872 You need to do your final fitting for your gown for Friday. 16 00:04:06,955 --> 00:04:08,957 They're gonna bring it to the studio today. 17 00:04:09,041 --> 00:04:11,668 And if you ever want the senator on the show again... 18 00:04:12,669 --> 00:04:15,005 You have a parent-teacher night at Lizzy's school next week. 19 00:04:15,088 --> 00:04:17,216 Chip's trying to get ahold of you. Something urgent. 20 00:04:51,750 --> 00:04:52,793 Oh, my God. 21 00:04:53,752 --> 00:04:54,753 Who died? 22 00:05:08,892 --> 00:05:10,727 Oh, my God. Jesus, would you turn this off? 23 00:05:11,895 --> 00:05:14,189 He's been singing about the same fucking plane crash the past 50 years. 24 00:05:14,273 --> 00:05:16,316 Everybody's still dead. Time to move on. 25 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:17,860 - Am I right, Joe? - Yep. 26 00:05:17,943 --> 00:05:19,695 Hey, watch the bumps. I'm doing my eyeliner. 27 00:05:19,778 --> 00:05:20,946 I'm... 28 00:05:21,029 --> 00:05:23,448 And, Alan, what is this anyway? What is this bullshit? 29 00:05:23,532 --> 00:05:25,450 What exactly is bullshit this time? What is it? 30 00:05:25,534 --> 00:05:29,079 This stupid idea that we're gonna convince the world's coal-fired power plants 31 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:31,039 to invest in carbon capture without linkage. 32 00:05:31,123 --> 00:05:33,500 Oh, my God, Jesus. Can we please not have this linkage debate again? 33 00:05:33,584 --> 00:05:34,585 - What? - It's not about linkage. 34 00:05:34,668 --> 00:05:36,128 This is about a protest and how the town is divided. 35 00:05:36,211 --> 00:05:37,504 - That's what this is about. - Yes, I know. 36 00:05:37,588 --> 00:05:38,964 Who went through all the burgers? 37 00:05:39,047 --> 00:05:40,924 - No. - Here, Joe. Have my french fries. 38 00:05:41,008 --> 00:05:42,342 - Thank you. - They're cold, but don't complain. 39 00:05:42,426 --> 00:05:43,969 How many burgers did you eat, Joe? 40 00:05:44,052 --> 00:05:46,722 By the way, okay, so we're gonna talk about how the town's divided. 41 00:05:46,805 --> 00:05:49,850 But we're also gonna slip in how safe carbon capture is. 42 00:05:49,933 --> 00:05:50,934 Mm-hmm. 43 00:05:51,018 --> 00:05:53,020 What? You put it in the copy. 44 00:05:53,103 --> 00:05:55,397 This is not my agenda, Bradley, okay? 45 00:05:55,480 --> 00:05:57,900 I'm just a liberal Harvard longhair who cut his hair short for this job. 46 00:05:57,983 --> 00:05:59,651 This is a stepping-stone for me. I play by the rules. 47 00:05:59,735 --> 00:06:01,612 The truth is the truth, whether you're writing for The Bumfuck Gazette 48 00:06:01,695 --> 00:06:02,779 - or The New York Times. - Shit. 49 00:06:02,863 --> 00:06:04,031 - I hope we made the right turn. - By the way, 50 00:06:04,114 --> 00:06:06,992 that was an award-worthy shoehorning of the word "Harvard" into the conversation. 51 00:06:07,075 --> 00:06:08,327 Okay, you guys, can we please... 52 00:06:08,410 --> 00:06:11,997 I swear, Joe. Everybody who's ever been to Harvard can make an entire conversation 53 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:14,208 out of the word "Harvard," like, "Harvard, Harvard, Harvard?" 54 00:06:14,291 --> 00:06:16,293 Harvard, Harvard, Harvard. 55 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:18,504 Are we gonna keep doing this? How long is this gonna go on for? 56 00:06:18,587 --> 00:06:21,840 Holy shit. Mitch Kessler just got fired off The Morning Show. 57 00:06:21,924 --> 00:06:23,759 - What? - Wait, what? What the hell happened? 58 00:06:23,842 --> 00:06:24,843 Let me see. 59 00:06:25,469 --> 00:06:27,971 One less idiot to peddle soft news to the masses. 60 00:06:28,055 --> 00:06:30,432 {\an8}Prior to being named coanchor of The Morning Show, 61 00:06:30,516 --> 00:06:33,435 {\an8}the fallen Kessler was a fixture of UBA's news division, 62 00:06:33,519 --> 00:06:35,687 serving as UBA's White House correspondent, 63 00:06:35,771 --> 00:06:39,399 a presidential debate moderator and network field correspondent. 64 00:06:39,483 --> 00:06:41,610 The recipient of multiple broadcast awards, 65 00:06:41,693 --> 00:06:44,863 including a Leadership in Journalism award from the New York Media Foundation 66 00:06:44,947 --> 00:06:49,743 he and the TMS team have won 12 Daytime Emmys in their 15-year tenure. 67 00:06:50,244 --> 00:06:52,788 Late last night, The New York Times was reportedly tipped off 68 00:06:52,871 --> 00:06:56,917 to an internal investigation by UBA into Kessler's sexual misconduct. 69 00:06:57,376 --> 00:07:00,838 Up until today, The Morning Show was the only morning news broadcast 70 00:07:00,921 --> 00:07:04,007 to dodge the Me Too scandals that have seemingly plagued its competitors. 71 00:07:04,091 --> 00:07:06,426 - When? - Just broke. Does she know yet? 72 00:07:06,510 --> 00:07:10,931 She knows. We're reworking the whole show. We are live in 90 minutes. 73 00:07:11,014 --> 00:07:14,518 Buckle up. Layla's working on new copy. Get it to Alex A.S.A.P. 74 00:07:14,601 --> 00:07:15,602 Got it. 75 00:07:17,938 --> 00:07:21,859 We had no choice. It was multiple complaints of sexual misconduct. 76 00:07:21,942 --> 00:07:25,529 How multiple? Who? When? 77 00:07:25,612 --> 00:07:29,074 I don't know. It's confidential. It leaked to the Times overnight. 78 00:07:29,867 --> 00:07:30,993 How? 79 00:07:31,076 --> 00:07:34,580 I have no clue who leaked it. I fucking wish I knew. 80 00:07:35,414 --> 00:07:37,082 I'm trying to deal with this quietly. 81 00:07:40,502 --> 00:07:45,424 Shit. Okay. HR has been looking into it for a few weeks. I didn't want... 82 00:07:45,966 --> 00:07:49,636 I didn't wanna drag you in. I was trying to protect you, Alex, okay? Before you... 83 00:07:52,514 --> 00:07:54,308 You knew about this, and you didn't tell me? 84 00:07:54,391 --> 00:07:57,477 What am I? Some fucking PA from Idaho who doesn't need to know what's going on? 85 00:07:57,561 --> 00:07:59,688 Alex, I was trying to respect your space... 86 00:07:59,771 --> 00:08:01,106 - My space. - ...like you asked me to, 87 00:08:01,190 --> 00:08:03,358 so that you can go out there every morning and do what you do, 88 00:08:03,442 --> 00:08:04,568 what America needs you to do. 89 00:08:04,651 --> 00:08:07,446 Oh, fuck you, Chip. Fuck you. Don't drag America into this. 90 00:08:07,529 --> 00:08:09,615 They've got enough shit to deal with. 91 00:08:09,698 --> 00:08:14,912 This affects me, okay? My on-air partner, my TV husband... 92 00:08:16,538 --> 00:08:18,749 is a sexual predator now? 93 00:08:19,791 --> 00:08:23,545 What part of you thought that I should not have been involved in this conversation? 94 00:08:24,588 --> 00:08:26,298 You think chemistry just comes in a bottle, 95 00:08:26,381 --> 00:08:28,467 and we go out and we buy another one at Whole Foods? 96 00:08:28,550 --> 00:08:30,135 Charlie Black's office. Please hold one moment. 97 00:08:30,969 --> 00:08:32,221 Charlie Black's office. Please hold one moment. 98 00:08:32,304 --> 00:08:35,015 Rena. Where is he? We need to discuss how we're handling the show today. 99 00:08:35,097 --> 00:08:37,518 He's in there with her. And he said no interruptions. 100 00:08:37,601 --> 00:08:40,020 Rena, we're live in less than two hours, for Chrissake. 101 00:08:40,102 --> 00:08:44,024 Charlie Black's office. Please hol... Oh. Hi. Let me see if I can get him. 102 00:08:44,650 --> 00:08:47,569 - Really? Wow. - Really. 103 00:08:47,653 --> 00:08:49,029 - Excuse me. - Wow. 104 00:08:49,112 --> 00:08:50,322 - My ass. You know that. - True. But... 105 00:08:50,405 --> 00:08:53,700 - What? - It's the network... Cory and Fred. 106 00:08:53,784 --> 00:08:55,035 - Fabulous. Put 'em through. - Yeah. 107 00:08:56,662 --> 00:08:57,913 I got it. 108 00:08:58,330 --> 00:09:00,082 - Hi, it's Alex. - And Chip. 109 00:09:00,165 --> 00:09:04,795 {\an8}-Alex? Alex, it's Cory here. - And Fred. 110 00:09:04,878 --> 00:09:08,841 {\an8}I am just incredibly sorry about this. I feel absolutely terrible. 111 00:09:08,924 --> 00:09:12,845 I feel like Mitch died. The Mitch that I knew. 112 00:09:12,928 --> 00:09:14,847 And I've only been running the news division for a month, 113 00:09:14,930 --> 00:09:16,890 so I can't imagine what you must be feeling. 114 00:09:16,974 --> 00:09:18,475 My condolences, Alex. 115 00:09:18,559 --> 00:09:20,018 This is so hard for all of us. 116 00:09:20,102 --> 00:09:23,981 Look, we're all a family here, and we've had a tragedy. So, we're... 117 00:09:24,064 --> 00:09:27,484 Any kind of sexual misconduct will not be tolerated by the network. 118 00:09:27,568 --> 00:09:29,736 - Well, absolutely not. - You think you know someone... 119 00:09:29,820 --> 00:09:32,447 Okay, thank you, Fred and Cory. 120 00:09:32,531 --> 00:09:35,033 But I can't really think about that right now because I've got to focus 121 00:09:35,117 --> 00:09:38,412 on what we're putting on the show in less than two hours. 122 00:09:38,495 --> 00:09:39,496 - More caffeine. - Thank you. 123 00:09:39,580 --> 00:09:40,581 Oh, thank you. 124 00:09:40,664 --> 00:09:44,126 That's exactly why you're the pro that you are. 125 00:09:44,209 --> 00:09:47,045 We just have to take this one step at a time, right? 126 00:09:47,129 --> 00:09:48,839 Can't let the fact that there's hundreds of millions 127 00:09:48,922 --> 00:09:51,175 of advertising dollars at stake here... We're not gonna let that... 128 00:09:51,258 --> 00:09:53,927 - Fuck you. - ...bother us, because change can be good. 129 00:09:54,011 --> 00:09:56,555 And one man's tragedy, it can be another man's opportunity. 130 00:09:56,638 --> 00:09:58,724 So let's, fuck yeah, embrace it. 131 00:09:58,807 --> 00:10:04,021 And use this to reinvent ourselves, make things bigger and better. Well... 132 00:10:04,104 --> 00:10:07,149 Thank God we've got you, Alex. You will carry us through this. 133 00:10:07,858 --> 00:10:11,445 I guess that's why they've been dragging their feet on closing my renegotiations. 134 00:10:13,530 --> 00:10:14,823 Yeah. Hey, guys. 135 00:10:15,490 --> 00:10:16,658 So listen, 136 00:10:16,742 --> 00:10:23,081 my gut instinct is to bring the news to America myself honestly. 137 00:10:23,165 --> 00:10:27,127 Addressing the truth is the only way to protect our integrity. 138 00:10:27,586 --> 00:10:30,214 So, we will talk to them as members of our family. 139 00:10:30,297 --> 00:10:34,384 We will grieve with them. We will go through this together. 140 00:10:34,468 --> 00:10:36,220 She's a class act. All the way. 141 00:10:36,303 --> 00:10:37,304 Shut up. 142 00:10:37,888 --> 00:10:41,475 And if we use this right, this is our chance to get our audience back. 143 00:10:41,558 --> 00:10:44,186 I couldn't agree more, Alex. I think you've got the right idea there. 144 00:10:44,269 --> 00:10:45,521 Pull the family together. 145 00:10:45,604 --> 00:10:48,649 And we'll get a surge in our ratings for a few days. And... 146 00:10:50,275 --> 00:10:51,735 I was gonna say that. 147 00:10:51,818 --> 00:10:54,613 May sweeps are imminent, let's not forget. 148 00:10:56,949 --> 00:11:02,412 And yes, yes. We can discuss who we're gonna be putting in Mitch's chair... 149 00:11:04,706 --> 00:11:05,707 today. 150 00:11:06,458 --> 00:11:09,002 But I am addressing America up top on my own. 151 00:11:09,670 --> 00:11:11,004 Like we have a choice. 152 00:11:11,088 --> 00:11:13,090 I don't want anyone sitting in Mitch's chair. 153 00:11:13,507 --> 00:11:16,134 Not during this. That's mine. 154 00:11:34,319 --> 00:11:35,696 I can't feel anything. 155 00:11:37,906 --> 00:11:39,741 Don't worry. I'll be with you. 156 00:11:40,242 --> 00:11:44,413 You'll get out there, and you'll feel it. You'll find it, like you always do. 157 00:12:40,302 --> 00:12:41,345 - Bradley. - What? 158 00:12:41,428 --> 00:12:43,639 I'm telling you something. It's for your own good. 159 00:12:43,722 --> 00:12:44,723 What? 160 00:12:45,807 --> 00:12:46,808 You're awful. 161 00:12:48,143 --> 00:12:50,479 Blow me, Alan. Just because I push back? 162 00:12:50,562 --> 00:12:53,649 You don't push back. You incinerate. Everyone says it. 163 00:12:53,732 --> 00:12:55,192 You fight everyone on everything. 164 00:12:55,275 --> 00:12:58,737 Well, there's a lot of sloppy work done around here, mainly by you. 165 00:12:58,820 --> 00:13:00,822 You know that anchor opening on the late hour? 166 00:13:01,782 --> 00:13:02,991 They're giving it to Sarah. 167 00:13:05,160 --> 00:13:06,286 Sarah? 168 00:13:07,287 --> 00:13:10,707 The world's only conservative lesbian who weirdly looks like Mary Hart 169 00:13:10,791 --> 00:13:13,043 and has also been at the channel three years less than me? 170 00:13:14,419 --> 00:13:16,588 People like her. It's not a crime, you know? 171 00:13:16,672 --> 00:13:17,673 Gotcha. 172 00:13:18,090 --> 00:13:21,969 Hey, just do yourself a favor. Try to be more agreeable, for Chrissake! 173 00:13:22,052 --> 00:13:23,679 I am fucking agreeable! 174 00:13:24,847 --> 00:13:28,225 Coal creates jobs! Coal creates jobs! 175 00:13:28,308 --> 00:13:31,144 Coal creates jobs! Coal creates jobs! 176 00:13:31,228 --> 00:13:33,981 Coal creates jobs! Coal creates jobs! 177 00:13:34,064 --> 00:13:36,483 No more coal! No more coal! 178 00:13:36,567 --> 00:13:38,443 - ...is what used to be... - No more coal! No more coal! 179 00:13:38,527 --> 00:13:41,697 No more coal! No more coal! 180 00:13:41,780 --> 00:13:45,701 No more coal! No more coal! No more coal! 181 00:13:45,784 --> 00:13:48,579 Hey, I gotta take this. I got something going on at home. 182 00:13:48,662 --> 00:13:51,790 - No more coal! No more coal! - Mom, hold on. 183 00:13:51,874 --> 00:13:53,417 Hey, honey. You sound like you don't want to talk. 184 00:13:53,500 --> 00:13:56,962 Hold on, Mom. I'm doing my job at a protest right now. What's going on? 185 00:13:57,045 --> 00:13:58,922 A protest? Is everything safe? 186 00:13:59,006 --> 00:14:02,551 I'm at a coal mine. No, I'm safe. Is Hal okay? 187 00:14:02,634 --> 00:14:03,969 He's doing just fine. 188 00:14:04,052 --> 00:14:05,596 Mom, speak up. I can't hear you. 189 00:14:05,679 --> 00:14:09,474 You sound really busy. I just wanna let you know I brought your brother home. 190 00:14:09,558 --> 00:14:10,559 You did not. 191 00:14:10,642 --> 00:14:13,478 Don't take that tone. You sound like a bitch, honey. 192 00:14:13,562 --> 00:14:16,523 - I'll talk to you later. - No more coal! No more coal! 193 00:14:16,607 --> 00:14:19,902 - Joe! Jesus. Fuck. - No more coal! No more coal! 194 00:14:19,985 --> 00:14:20,986 Joe. Hey. 195 00:14:21,069 --> 00:14:22,821 - Over here. - Okay. God. 196 00:14:23,238 --> 00:14:26,200 - Yeah. Sorry about that. - Okay, Bradley, this is Jenna Macantire, 197 00:14:26,283 --> 00:14:27,492 - she's protesting mines. - Hey. 198 00:14:27,576 --> 00:14:30,537 This is Bob Stephens. His family's been in the mining business for generations. 199 00:14:30,621 --> 00:14:31,955 All right. I got it. 200 00:14:32,372 --> 00:14:35,584 I'm gonna need a wide shot, okay? And then we'll go on three and two, one. 201 00:14:37,920 --> 00:14:40,547 - Hey! You okay, Joe? - Yeah. 202 00:14:40,631 --> 00:14:41,715 Hey. What are you doing? 203 00:14:41,798 --> 00:14:43,175 Let go of me, fake news bitch! 204 00:14:43,258 --> 00:14:44,259 - What? - Get off of me. 205 00:14:44,343 --> 00:14:45,385 What did you fucking call me? 206 00:14:45,469 --> 00:14:46,970 Called you a fake news bitch is what I called you. 207 00:14:47,054 --> 00:14:49,306 Oh, yeah? I'm fake news? What's the real news then? 208 00:14:49,389 --> 00:14:51,350 You tell me five facts about coal, and I'll let you go. 209 00:14:51,433 --> 00:14:52,643 I don't have to tell you shit, lady. 210 00:14:52,726 --> 00:14:55,604 You knocked down my cameraman. Otherwise I'm gonna have you arrested for assault. 211 00:14:55,687 --> 00:14:57,606 I bet you don't know jack shit about coal. 212 00:14:57,689 --> 00:14:59,316 You're just out here trying to raise some hell. 213 00:14:59,399 --> 00:15:00,442 Go! Tell me! 214 00:15:00,526 --> 00:15:01,527 Coal is a cheap fuel. 215 00:15:01,610 --> 00:15:03,529 Wrong! What else? 216 00:15:03,612 --> 00:15:05,197 I don't know. It's easy to get for people. 217 00:15:05,280 --> 00:15:06,657 Wrong! What else? 218 00:15:06,740 --> 00:15:08,367 It makes jobs for everybody. Everyone's happy. 219 00:15:08,450 --> 00:15:10,994 Yeah, so does death, okay? You think that's a good idea? 220 00:15:11,078 --> 00:15:12,579 - No, I don't... - If it's so positive, 221 00:15:12,663 --> 00:15:14,665 why do you think all these people are out here protesting? 222 00:15:14,748 --> 00:15:16,375 I don't know. Because they think it's dangerous or... 223 00:15:16,458 --> 00:15:17,709 Do you think it's dangerous? 224 00:15:17,793 --> 00:15:23,423 Do you even know what's in coal ash? Arsenic, copper, lead, mercury, uranium. 225 00:15:23,507 --> 00:15:26,593 That is some toxic shit. And what about jobs? 226 00:15:26,677 --> 00:15:28,679 How many jobs have been lost in the last ten years? 227 00:15:28,762 --> 00:15:29,680 - I don't know. - Huh? 228 00:15:29,763 --> 00:15:34,643 Thousands! Thousands of fucking families knocked on their asses. 229 00:15:34,726 --> 00:15:36,436 And it's just a big wheel that goes around. 230 00:15:36,520 --> 00:15:40,065 Liberals add sanctions. Conservatives remove those sanctions. 231 00:15:40,148 --> 00:15:43,235 And they just keep fighting 'cause all they wanna do is hear themselves talk. 232 00:15:43,318 --> 00:15:45,654 And they all want to be right. And they all wanna win. 233 00:15:45,737 --> 00:15:49,241 And that's all they fucking care about. And there's a human cost! 234 00:15:49,324 --> 00:15:50,868 And it's exhausting! 235 00:15:51,201 --> 00:15:52,828 I'm exhausted! 236 00:15:52,911 --> 00:15:55,455 Okay. Okay. Okay, Jesus. 237 00:15:56,582 --> 00:15:57,624 Get off me. 238 00:16:04,423 --> 00:16:05,924 Don't knock over old men. 239 00:16:06,008 --> 00:16:07,843 I'm sorry, okay? I'm sorry. I'm sorry. 240 00:16:09,970 --> 00:16:10,971 Okay. 241 00:16:11,054 --> 00:16:13,265 - Okay, let's take it away. - I'm ready. I'm ready. 242 00:16:13,348 --> 00:16:15,267 Okay, are y'all ready? 243 00:16:16,560 --> 00:16:19,605 In three, two, one. 244 00:16:19,980 --> 00:16:23,817 Hi. I'm Bradley Jackson at Lachlan Coal Mine, reporting to you today. 245 00:16:23,901 --> 00:16:27,321 This coal mine is reopening after closing four years ago 246 00:16:27,404 --> 00:16:31,033 due to declining coal demands and rising regulatory threats, 247 00:16:31,116 --> 00:16:33,368 costing this area thousands of jobs. 248 00:16:37,122 --> 00:16:38,373 It's time. 249 00:16:39,082 --> 00:16:40,083 I'm ready. 250 00:17:06,818 --> 00:17:08,111 I revised the copy myself. 251 00:17:08,194 --> 00:17:10,405 I gave my copy. I know what I'm saying. 252 00:17:12,281 --> 00:17:13,784 Yeah. 253 00:17:21,208 --> 00:17:23,126 - Mm. - Okay. Last looks. 254 00:17:27,506 --> 00:17:29,258 Thanks. 255 00:17:35,347 --> 00:17:37,140 Okay. There. Thanks. 256 00:17:38,725 --> 00:17:40,352 - Okay, clear. - Check the time. 257 00:17:40,435 --> 00:17:41,687 Stand by, A. 258 00:17:43,021 --> 00:17:45,774 Roll A. Eight seconds to you. 259 00:17:47,150 --> 00:17:48,151 Five... 260 00:17:48,610 --> 00:17:50,529 Four, three. 261 00:17:50,946 --> 00:17:53,657 Two. Start your move. 262 00:17:54,324 --> 00:17:55,325 Cue her. 263 00:17:56,076 --> 00:18:00,747 {\an8}Good morning. I'm bringing you some sad and upsetting news. 264 00:18:01,707 --> 00:18:05,711 {\an8}Mitch Kessler, my cohost and partner of 15 years, 265 00:18:06,545 --> 00:18:09,214 {\an8}was fired today for sexual misconduct. 266 00:18:10,299 --> 00:18:11,675 All right. Stay strong. 267 00:18:12,176 --> 00:18:16,180 First and foremost, I want to offer our sympathy and support to the women. 268 00:18:16,805 --> 00:18:21,977 We are devastated that this happened on our watch, and our hearts are with you. 269 00:18:22,477 --> 00:18:26,982 {\an8}And to you at home, I understand how you must be feeling 270 00:18:27,065 --> 00:18:32,446 because I and the whole team here at The Morning Show are feeling the same way. 271 00:18:32,863 --> 00:18:36,783 Shock, disappointment, disbelief. 272 00:18:37,117 --> 00:18:38,702 She's throwing me under the bus. 273 00:18:38,785 --> 00:18:41,663 And while I don't know the details of the allegations, 274 00:18:42,080 --> 00:18:46,543 I understand that they were serious and that keeping Mitch on was not an option. 275 00:18:46,627 --> 00:18:48,629 I don't think we need to watch any more of this. Let's prep you for your... 276 00:18:48,712 --> 00:18:50,756 Do not touch that remote. 277 00:18:51,798 --> 00:18:55,844 We know he was part of our family, of your families. 278 00:18:57,596 --> 00:18:59,473 We will all miss that person. 279 00:19:02,226 --> 00:19:04,561 But there are consequences in life. 280 00:19:05,395 --> 00:19:08,732 As a woman, I can say there often aren't enough of them. 281 00:19:10,359 --> 00:19:16,740 And while I will miss the Mitch I thought I knew with all of my heart... 282 00:19:20,661 --> 00:19:23,330 I am proud to work on a network 283 00:19:23,413 --> 00:19:28,252 and live in a country that upholds consequences. 284 00:19:29,169 --> 00:19:30,170 What a load. 285 00:19:30,712 --> 00:19:35,843 {\an8}So, please have patience with us as we find our footing in the next few days. 286 00:19:35,926 --> 00:19:37,052 {\an8}She's on fire today. 287 00:19:37,135 --> 00:19:39,429 {\an8}We will bring you the news, as always. 288 00:19:39,513 --> 00:19:41,473 Too bad we can't always throw a crisis at her. 289 00:19:41,557 --> 00:19:43,183 - It turns her lights on. - We will share any information 290 00:19:43,267 --> 00:19:44,601 we have with you. 291 00:19:45,060 --> 00:19:50,732 {\an8}You are part of this family. And we will get through this together. 292 00:19:51,733 --> 00:19:52,943 {\an8}We'll be right back. 293 00:19:55,112 --> 00:19:56,488 We're back in 30. 294 00:19:56,989 --> 00:19:58,240 It's good. Good. 295 00:19:58,323 --> 00:19:59,324 That was beautiful. 296 00:19:59,867 --> 00:20:02,327 Roll A. Back in two minutes. 297 00:20:02,411 --> 00:20:04,621 Drop down to 40%. Hold. 298 00:20:05,998 --> 00:20:07,457 Yeah, that's perfect. 299 00:20:07,541 --> 00:20:08,917 - Here are some tissues. - No, I don't need it. 300 00:20:09,001 --> 00:20:10,419 - I'm good. - Okay. 301 00:20:35,277 --> 00:20:37,154 I bet you don't know jack shit about coal. 302 00:20:37,237 --> 00:20:39,948 You're just out here trying to raise some hell. Go ahead. Tell me. 303 00:20:40,032 --> 00:20:41,116 - I don't know, coal... - What? 304 00:20:41,200 --> 00:20:42,951 - Coal is a cheap fuel. - Shit. 305 00:20:43,035 --> 00:20:46,079 Bradley Jackson. Stop your ass right there. 306 00:20:46,163 --> 00:20:48,999 Why the hell am I hearing that you hired Sarah Oppenheimer 307 00:20:49,082 --> 00:20:50,667 for the anchor job on America On Point? 308 00:20:50,751 --> 00:20:53,712 Don't even. You know what everybody's talking about here today? 309 00:20:53,795 --> 00:20:56,006 Two things. Mitch Kessler is fired 310 00:20:56,089 --> 00:20:58,300 and Bradley Jackson lost her shit at the protest. 311 00:20:58,383 --> 00:21:01,553 Climb off me, Jones. How was I supposed to know people were filming me? 312 00:21:01,637 --> 00:21:03,263 What? Like it's not the 21st century? 313 00:21:03,347 --> 00:21:05,265 I was talking to him about the truth. 314 00:21:05,349 --> 00:21:07,559 You remember the truth? Journalism? 315 00:21:07,643 --> 00:21:11,146 We're newspeople, Jones. Listen to yourself. 316 00:21:11,647 --> 00:21:13,524 I gave you a shot. 317 00:21:13,607 --> 00:21:14,650 I know you did. 318 00:21:14,733 --> 00:21:16,276 When nobody else would. 319 00:21:16,360 --> 00:21:19,112 You've been bouncing around for years, and we both know why. 320 00:21:19,196 --> 00:21:21,365 - I don't wanna talk about that. - "Two-Fucks Jackson." 321 00:21:22,157 --> 00:21:26,161 I was very young. I got flustered. And that was ten years ago. 322 00:21:26,245 --> 00:21:28,664 You get too hot too fast, Bradley. 323 00:21:28,747 --> 00:21:33,669 I accidentally said "fuck." Okay? And then I got mad at myself and... 324 00:21:33,752 --> 00:21:36,547 Said "fuck" again, on live TV. 325 00:21:37,798 --> 00:21:39,007 I remember. 326 00:21:39,091 --> 00:21:42,094 And there goes the ballad of Bradley Jackson. 327 00:21:44,054 --> 00:21:46,765 You know what? Find some other puppet. 328 00:21:47,182 --> 00:21:50,143 Find some other person that you can put slanted copy in front of them, 329 00:21:50,227 --> 00:21:53,981 that'll go to the coal mine protests, your school shootings, 330 00:21:54,064 --> 00:21:56,108 the pregnant lady that got hit by a truck. 331 00:21:56,191 --> 00:22:00,320 Find somebody else to be invisible for you, to deal with the world's heartaches 332 00:22:00,404 --> 00:22:02,990 and not have any fucking feelings about it! 333 00:22:03,073 --> 00:22:04,074 I quit! 334 00:22:05,534 --> 00:22:10,330 {\an8}Research shows that sexual harassment in the early stages of one's career 335 00:22:10,414 --> 00:22:13,584 {\an8}can lead to long-term psychological damage. 336 00:22:13,667 --> 00:22:19,131 {\an8}And specifically, what type of behavior or... or, uh, uh, harassment 337 00:22:19,214 --> 00:22:20,465 would cause that kind of long-term damage? 338 00:22:20,549 --> 00:22:22,134 Stand by camera three. 339 00:22:22,217 --> 00:22:24,678 Jesus, Yanko. Could he be more uncomfortable talking about this? 340 00:22:24,761 --> 00:22:27,472 Don't let Yanko talk. 341 00:22:27,556 --> 00:22:32,436 As you said, Dr. Marino, this affects so many of us. What would you say... 342 00:22:32,519 --> 00:22:35,772 You knocked down my cameraman. Otherwise I'm gonna have you arrested for assault. 343 00:22:35,856 --> 00:22:37,608 I bet you don't know jack shit about coal. 344 00:22:37,691 --> 00:22:40,694 You're just out here trying to raise some hell. Go ahead. Tell me. 345 00:22:40,777 --> 00:22:41,778 - I don't know... - What? 346 00:22:41,862 --> 00:22:42,863 Coal is a cheap fuel. 347 00:22:42,946 --> 00:22:44,823 Wrong! What else? 348 00:22:45,407 --> 00:22:46,408 Hannah. 349 00:22:46,491 --> 00:22:47,492 Wrong! What else? 350 00:22:47,576 --> 00:22:49,745 You said you were looking for stories about strong women tomorrow. 351 00:22:49,828 --> 00:22:50,871 Check this out. 352 00:22:50,954 --> 00:22:53,624 If it's so fucking great, why are these people are out here protesting? 353 00:22:53,707 --> 00:22:56,084 - I don't know. They think it's dangerous. - Do you even know what's in coal ash? 354 00:22:56,168 --> 00:22:57,794 - Who is this? - Let me help you out. 355 00:22:57,878 --> 00:23:01,256 Bradley Jackson, some conservative correspondent for SENN. 356 00:23:01,340 --> 00:23:06,053 She's fucking funny, but also resonates some truth. 357 00:23:06,136 --> 00:23:08,639 And the weary voice of America speaks out. 358 00:23:09,806 --> 00:23:11,308 It's like a little piece of performance art. 359 00:23:11,391 --> 00:23:14,019 Thousands. Thousands of jobs have been lost. 360 00:23:16,313 --> 00:23:19,149 They can't do this to me. It's illegal. 361 00:23:19,650 --> 00:23:21,902 They can't just take my life away based on hearsay. 362 00:23:21,985 --> 00:23:24,696 They have documented complaints, Mitch. We have to deal with the reality... 363 00:23:24,780 --> 00:23:28,659 Documented complaints about what? That I had affairs? Since when is that a crime? 364 00:23:28,742 --> 00:23:32,454 No, no, no, no. No. I'm... I'm not proud of it, but what the fuck? 365 00:23:32,538 --> 00:23:34,456 I didn't invent extracurricular sex. 366 00:23:34,540 --> 00:23:35,999 What is happening here? 367 00:23:36,083 --> 00:23:41,213 The network that I gave 20 years of my life plus is now locking me out. 368 00:23:41,296 --> 00:23:42,548 Throwing me to the wolves. 369 00:23:42,631 --> 00:23:44,591 They won't even engage in a discussion with me? 370 00:23:44,675 --> 00:23:46,677 Listen, take it easy. Don't get all worked up... 371 00:23:46,760 --> 00:23:48,887 "Don't get all worked up"? Are you kidding me? 372 00:23:48,971 --> 00:23:52,808 My life just ended for no good reason, and I should stay calm? 373 00:23:53,976 --> 00:23:57,020 You know what? I didn't rape anybody! 374 00:23:59,147 --> 00:24:03,026 I didn't fire anybody. I didn't jizz into a plant in front of somebody. 375 00:24:03,110 --> 00:24:06,405 You know what I did? I fucked a couple of PA's and assistants. 376 00:24:06,488 --> 00:24:09,741 Big fuckin' deal. They liked it. I mean, who are we kidding? 377 00:24:10,325 --> 00:24:13,745 Everything's changed, but they forgot to send me the memo. 378 00:24:13,829 --> 00:24:17,124 Since the dawn of time, men have used their power to attract women. 379 00:24:17,207 --> 00:24:20,627 And now let's bust Mitch Kessler's head over it. 380 00:24:20,711 --> 00:24:22,212 Mitch, let me make you a drink. 381 00:24:22,296 --> 00:24:25,215 I didn't hold a gun to anybody's head. It was consensual. 382 00:24:26,175 --> 00:24:27,759 Most of them came on to me. 383 00:24:27,843 --> 00:24:31,597 One of them actually told me that I taught her how to have good sex! 384 00:24:32,055 --> 00:24:37,936 And now, that stupid, comedy weather fuck is in my seat. No fucking way! 385 00:24:38,020 --> 00:24:42,441 Come on. Fuck you! Fuck you! 386 00:24:43,317 --> 00:24:44,318 God. 387 00:24:44,943 --> 00:24:47,112 You little motherfucker! 388 00:24:47,196 --> 00:24:48,614 God damn it! 389 00:25:04,338 --> 00:25:05,631 Okay. 390 00:25:07,716 --> 00:25:10,969 We're gonna fight this. 391 00:25:11,053 --> 00:25:13,597 We're gonna come up with a plan, and we're gonna fight this. 392 00:25:13,680 --> 00:25:17,017 Okay. Okay. 393 00:25:20,145 --> 00:25:23,815 I'm picking up the kids from school and taking them to the Hamptons. 394 00:25:25,192 --> 00:25:26,610 I'm divorcing you. 395 00:25:28,111 --> 00:25:31,949 I haven't liked you for a while anyway. 396 00:25:32,783 --> 00:25:34,159 Goodbye. 397 00:25:34,243 --> 00:25:35,869 Come on, Paige. 398 00:25:37,454 --> 00:25:40,123 Fuck! 399 00:25:44,670 --> 00:25:46,380 - Who is it? - It's me. 400 00:26:02,354 --> 00:26:05,232 You did great. Yanko was a lot of work. It was a bad call from Cory. 401 00:26:05,315 --> 00:26:06,316 You think? 402 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:10,195 We better have our shit together when the network jerk-offs get here today. 403 00:26:11,405 --> 00:26:14,616 And I don't want that new guy from the entertainment division 404 00:26:14,700 --> 00:26:17,077 making the call about who sits in that chair next to me. 405 00:26:17,160 --> 00:26:19,997 Because I have to carry their ass! 406 00:26:21,415 --> 00:26:23,292 The guy's a fucking moron. 407 00:26:23,959 --> 00:26:26,920 They should never have made him the head of the news division. 408 00:26:27,546 --> 00:26:31,508 And I wanna know every idea of who they're going after for that chair. 409 00:26:31,592 --> 00:26:33,635 We're precarious enough in the ratings. 410 00:26:33,719 --> 00:26:34,720 Okay. I understand. 411 00:26:34,803 --> 00:26:36,889 Well, you better, 'cause this is all your fault. 412 00:26:36,972 --> 00:26:40,100 You are the EP. The show is slipping on your watch. 413 00:26:40,184 --> 00:26:41,727 And now that shit. 414 00:26:43,020 --> 00:26:44,688 You know I don't control everything, Alex. 415 00:26:44,771 --> 00:26:47,482 Well, you're supposed to. That's your job. 416 00:27:03,707 --> 00:27:06,418 All right, hot soup coming through. Hot soup coming through. 417 00:27:08,712 --> 00:27:10,297 I just wanna say this. 418 00:27:11,465 --> 00:27:14,426 As long as I am the president of the UBA news division, 419 00:27:14,510 --> 00:27:18,347 behavior such as that exhibited by Mitch Kessler will not be tolerated. 420 00:27:18,680 --> 00:27:20,390 Out of respect for those who have suffered, 421 00:27:20,474 --> 00:27:22,476 I'll be making no further comment at this time. 422 00:27:23,018 --> 00:27:26,271 Let's get PR back on the phone. I need to know how our response is landing. 423 00:27:26,355 --> 00:27:30,275 I need writers and producers, just all senior staff in my office 424 00:27:30,359 --> 00:27:32,569 with ideas for how the fuck we're gonna get through these next two days. 425 00:27:32,653 --> 00:27:33,654 The bosses are saying... 426 00:27:33,737 --> 00:27:35,322 Jesus, Joel. Pick a side. 427 00:27:35,405 --> 00:27:36,406 I'm on your side. 428 00:27:36,490 --> 00:27:37,991 Of the fucking hallway. Jesus. 429 00:27:38,075 --> 00:27:41,578 Okay. They're saying they want this week to land somewhere between repudiation 430 00:27:41,662 --> 00:27:44,373 and navel-gazing, whatever the fuck that means. I have no idea what they're... 431 00:27:44,456 --> 00:27:45,999 I'll be back A.S.A.P. Can you survive without me? 432 00:27:46,083 --> 00:27:47,334 Yes. Text me as soon as you know. 433 00:27:47,417 --> 00:27:49,253 - Where was I? - Repudiation and navel-gazing. 434 00:27:49,336 --> 00:27:51,922 Data and Research. What the fuck? Why aren't they calling us back? Okay. 435 00:27:52,005 --> 00:27:53,632 We need that huddle. We need it right now. 436 00:27:53,715 --> 00:27:57,135 And lastly, just get the entire talent team up here, okay? 437 00:27:57,219 --> 00:28:00,264 We need to start preparing our long-term strategy. You're getting all this, right? 438 00:28:00,347 --> 00:28:02,432 Oh, I'm sorry. I wasn't listening. 439 00:28:02,516 --> 00:28:05,102 Oh, you know what? That is not funny. Fuck you and f... 440 00:28:06,061 --> 00:28:08,772 Cory. Uh, hey. 441 00:28:08,856 --> 00:28:10,607 Is, uh, now a good time? 442 00:28:10,691 --> 00:28:14,069 I wasn't expecting you till... Yes. Yeah. 443 00:28:14,152 --> 00:28:16,530 Well, you know. When the Exxon Valdez hits the reef 444 00:28:16,613 --> 00:28:19,157 and spills ten million gallons of your oil into the water, 445 00:28:19,241 --> 00:28:21,618 you kinda drop whatever you're doing and fly to Alaska. 446 00:28:21,702 --> 00:28:22,953 Of course you do. Yeah. 447 00:28:23,036 --> 00:28:25,247 And if I might exhaust the metaphor, 448 00:28:25,330 --> 00:28:28,083 you don't leave until you make sure 449 00:28:28,166 --> 00:28:32,462 that every last salmon and sea otter is scraped clean. 450 00:28:32,546 --> 00:28:37,176 So, we're gonna clean some fuckin' sea otters, Chip, right? 451 00:28:37,259 --> 00:28:40,721 And we're not gonna like it, and neither are the otters. 452 00:28:40,804 --> 00:28:44,224 But I'm gonna be with you, side by side, until we get it all done. 453 00:28:44,308 --> 00:28:47,477 No matter how long or how much soap it takes. 454 00:28:49,229 --> 00:28:52,232 - Well, I'm excited. - Makes two of us. Let's go. 455 00:28:52,316 --> 00:28:54,234 Miles to go before we sleep. 456 00:28:54,318 --> 00:28:56,945 I've already called marketing, and they're on their way down right now. 457 00:28:59,990 --> 00:29:03,035 We know you already discussed this with the network PR team, 458 00:29:03,118 --> 00:29:05,621 but they're worried about the network. 459 00:29:05,704 --> 00:29:07,164 We wanna focus on you. 460 00:29:07,247 --> 00:29:11,418 How will America see Alex Levy deal with the fall of Mitch Kessler? 461 00:29:11,502 --> 00:29:12,503 Oh, God. 462 00:29:12,586 --> 00:29:16,173 People are gonna wanna know what you did or did not know. 463 00:29:16,798 --> 00:29:20,385 Okay, we're gonna work on your follow-up statement in a minute. 464 00:29:20,469 --> 00:29:23,722 Your first one was a little too sympathetic towards Mitch. 465 00:29:23,805 --> 00:29:25,557 - I'm so... - I know you were close, 466 00:29:25,641 --> 00:29:27,017 - but you need to be careful. - Excuse me. 467 00:29:27,100 --> 00:29:28,101 Excuse me. 468 00:29:28,185 --> 00:29:32,856 All I said was that I will miss the person that I sat side by side with. 469 00:29:32,940 --> 00:29:34,942 That's just the truth. 470 00:29:35,025 --> 00:29:39,071 I expressed sympathy for the women, abhorrence for the predatory behavior. 471 00:29:39,154 --> 00:29:42,282 I am a journalist. You don't have to spoon-feed me this shit. 472 00:29:42,366 --> 00:29:46,119 This isn't just about protection. It's about opportunity. You know that. 473 00:29:46,912 --> 00:29:47,913 Yes, I know that. 474 00:29:47,996 --> 00:29:51,375 We're in the middle of a tough renegotiation. This can be good for us. 475 00:29:51,458 --> 00:29:54,211 I know, I know. I know that, okay. Okay. 476 00:29:54,294 --> 00:29:56,964 So, we're gonna hand out the decks we made, 477 00:29:57,047 --> 00:29:59,341 and we will walk through the five-tier response 478 00:29:59,424 --> 00:30:01,301 we are going to accomplish over the next few days. 479 00:30:01,385 --> 00:30:04,263 In particular at the big event in two nights. 480 00:30:04,346 --> 00:30:06,306 This is the worst timing ever. 481 00:30:06,390 --> 00:30:07,391 Alex. 482 00:30:10,519 --> 00:30:11,520 Please excuse me. 483 00:30:15,482 --> 00:30:16,817 Oh. 484 00:30:16,900 --> 00:30:17,901 Hi. 485 00:30:19,236 --> 00:30:20,237 Oh. 486 00:30:20,654 --> 00:30:22,865 I'm so happy to see this face. 487 00:30:22,948 --> 00:30:26,285 Oh, my God. What an awesome surprise. Hi, honey. 488 00:30:27,661 --> 00:30:30,122 Oh, you didn't have to leave school to come and see me. 489 00:30:30,205 --> 00:30:35,127 Oh, actually, my class came into town for the day to see a play. 490 00:30:36,211 --> 00:30:37,504 Oh, that's okay. 491 00:30:37,588 --> 00:30:39,798 But, Mom, I'm so sorry. 492 00:30:41,633 --> 00:30:44,887 I can't believe it. I mean, maybe I just don't want to, but, like... 493 00:30:44,970 --> 00:30:47,181 - I know. - I've known him since I was conscious. 494 00:30:47,264 --> 00:30:49,183 I know. It's awful... 495 00:30:49,266 --> 00:30:50,726 - Yeah. - ...and I'm so sorry. 496 00:30:53,437 --> 00:30:57,524 Oh, God. Honey, can't you skip the play and just stay home with me 497 00:30:57,608 --> 00:31:01,862 and we can cuddle and we can make snacks and watch The British Cooking Show? 498 00:31:01,945 --> 00:31:05,157 Oh, just... anything to make me feel happy. 499 00:31:05,240 --> 00:31:06,283 Hey. 500 00:31:06,700 --> 00:31:08,076 - Oh, hi. - Hey. 501 00:31:08,619 --> 00:31:11,038 - Hi, Dad. - Hey, honey. How are you? 502 00:31:15,459 --> 00:31:18,962 This big news, I'm... I'm really sorry. 503 00:31:20,672 --> 00:31:23,675 I was texting you all day. 504 00:31:24,301 --> 00:31:28,889 I know. I'm sorry. It's just the worst day of my entire life. 505 00:31:29,765 --> 00:31:34,102 So exhausted, and I still have these people in there. 506 00:31:34,186 --> 00:31:38,482 Al, Al. Why don't I just... I can stay. I could... 507 00:31:38,565 --> 00:31:41,735 I mean, I was gonna take Lizzy and her friends for dinner before the show, but... 508 00:31:41,818 --> 00:31:45,656 No. No, no, no. You guys go. I mean, I'm here all night, 509 00:31:45,739 --> 00:31:47,574 and then I have to go to bed, 510 00:31:48,492 --> 00:31:52,788 get up at 3:30 again and again. 511 00:31:53,330 --> 00:31:57,084 It's good. Go, live your lives. Looks good, you know? 512 00:31:57,167 --> 00:32:00,003 Okay. But text me before you go to bed. 513 00:32:00,087 --> 00:32:03,298 - I will. - And I'll be back on Friday for the event. 514 00:32:03,382 --> 00:32:04,383 Yes. Ugh! 515 00:32:04,466 --> 00:32:06,677 Yeah? It's all right. We're gonna get through it. 516 00:32:06,760 --> 00:32:07,970 - Yes. - I love you. 517 00:32:08,053 --> 00:32:09,221 I love you so much. 518 00:32:10,597 --> 00:32:12,266 - Good night. - Good night. Have fun. 519 00:32:12,349 --> 00:32:13,350 Good night. 520 00:32:16,895 --> 00:32:19,064 - Hey. - Yeah. No, I can't. 521 00:32:20,274 --> 00:32:21,275 Okay. 522 00:32:21,775 --> 00:32:23,318 Go, Jase. 523 00:32:24,528 --> 00:32:25,529 Bye, Al. 524 00:32:25,612 --> 00:32:26,613 Thanks. 525 00:33:10,949 --> 00:33:13,702 Hey, honey. What a nice surprise. Just in time for dinner. 526 00:33:22,002 --> 00:33:25,797 Mom, Hal is an addict. He is bipolar, and he's an addict. 527 00:33:25,881 --> 00:33:28,926 Jesus, Bradley. Have to be so dramatic about everything? 528 00:33:29,009 --> 00:33:32,346 Just come sit down. We're having dinner. Hal, turn the music back on. 529 00:33:32,429 --> 00:33:33,472 Hal. 530 00:33:34,515 --> 00:33:35,933 You gotta listen to me this time, Mom. 531 00:33:36,016 --> 00:33:38,977 Are you just upset about that viral video of you yelling at that boy? 532 00:33:39,061 --> 00:33:41,855 I don't care about the video. And he wasn't a boy. 533 00:33:41,939 --> 00:33:45,526 Do not derail the conversation. Hal is an addict, and he needs help. 534 00:33:45,609 --> 00:33:48,237 He's not an addict. He just went through a rough spot. 535 00:33:48,320 --> 00:33:49,488 Mom, he is an addict. 536 00:33:49,571 --> 00:33:52,199 Hey, look, I'm... I am an addict, Mom. 537 00:33:52,658 --> 00:33:54,451 - I liked your video. - Thank you. 538 00:33:54,535 --> 00:33:55,661 But he's better now. 539 00:33:56,203 --> 00:33:57,996 He wasn't even there for two weeks. 540 00:33:58,288 --> 00:34:00,374 You just had him come home 'cause you didn't wanna be alone. 541 00:34:00,457 --> 00:34:02,543 - That is not true. - It's a little true, Mom. 542 00:34:03,293 --> 00:34:05,921 Do you know the mountains I had to move to get him into that place? 543 00:34:06,004 --> 00:34:07,589 Not to mention the amount of money I spent. 544 00:34:07,673 --> 00:34:09,675 - Can we just please have a... - Hey, Brad, Brad. 545 00:34:09,757 --> 00:34:10,967 I'm gonna pay you back. 546 00:34:11,051 --> 00:34:12,761 - I'll pay you back. - I don't need you to pay me back. 547 00:34:12,844 --> 00:34:15,639 I need you to be better. I need you to be safe. 548 00:34:15,722 --> 00:34:18,766 Do you have any idea how many decisions I have made in my life 549 00:34:18,851 --> 00:34:21,395 - just because I had to take care of you? - Bradley, stop it. 550 00:34:21,478 --> 00:34:23,605 How many relationships I've lost? How many jobs I've lost? 551 00:34:23,688 --> 00:34:26,108 - I'm sorry... - You are ruining dinner! 552 00:34:37,786 --> 00:34:39,246 Jesus. 553 00:34:40,539 --> 00:34:41,540 I'll get it. 554 00:34:42,040 --> 00:34:45,085 Just... every time. 555 00:34:47,337 --> 00:34:50,966 - Yeah? - Bradley Jackson. I've found you. 556 00:34:51,675 --> 00:34:52,801 What? 557 00:34:55,262 --> 00:34:56,263 Can I help you? 558 00:34:56,722 --> 00:35:00,225 Hannah Shoenfeld. Head booker for The Morning Show. 559 00:35:01,518 --> 00:35:03,896 You know you have over a million views on your video? 560 00:35:05,480 --> 00:35:06,940 What can I do for you? 561 00:35:07,357 --> 00:35:11,069 We wanna interview you about why the video is going viral. 562 00:35:11,403 --> 00:35:14,573 It's clearly touched a nerve. We'd like to book you for tomorrow. 563 00:35:14,656 --> 00:35:17,951 I've got us on a plane 90 minutes from now. We should get going. 564 00:35:18,035 --> 00:35:20,495 Wait. The Morning Show? 565 00:35:20,913 --> 00:35:25,626 The one with Alex Levy and Mitch Ke... That show with Alex Levy? 566 00:35:25,709 --> 00:35:26,710 The Morning Show? 567 00:35:26,793 --> 00:35:27,920 Mm-hmm. 568 00:35:28,003 --> 00:35:30,005 Yeah. Alex will interview you. 569 00:35:30,797 --> 00:35:34,801 What? Just because I lost my shit at a protest? 570 00:35:35,511 --> 00:35:38,138 Your words spoke to America. 571 00:35:38,222 --> 00:35:39,932 Oh, no. I don't... 572 00:35:40,015 --> 00:35:44,228 Bradley, some piece of you that is really you came through in that video. 573 00:35:44,311 --> 00:35:46,271 People are noticing. They want more. 574 00:35:50,192 --> 00:35:52,653 How the hell did you find me out here at my mom's house? 575 00:35:53,904 --> 00:35:57,074 We're The Morning Show. We can do anything. 576 00:35:58,450 --> 00:35:59,618 I do everything right. 577 00:35:59,701 --> 00:36:01,828 Everything they've asked me to do in the last three years. 578 00:36:01,912 --> 00:36:03,497 They just don't know what to do with me. 579 00:36:03,914 --> 00:36:07,835 And they're making us see this popcorn shit? Fucking Gilmore Girls, The Musical? 580 00:36:07,918 --> 00:36:10,504 - Is the world so bereft of new ideas... - Don't act like you didn't know 581 00:36:10,587 --> 00:36:12,297 what The Twist was gonna be. I was in that meeting too. 582 00:36:12,381 --> 00:36:14,091 - You didn't have a gun to your head. - Why did I get a Master's in Journalism? 583 00:36:14,174 --> 00:36:16,593 What's the point of having a PhD in Political Science? 584 00:36:16,677 --> 00:36:18,345 Is this what Gabe comes home to every night? 585 00:36:18,428 --> 00:36:20,639 Why did they hire me if they're not gonna give me a shot at the chair? 586 00:36:20,722 --> 00:36:23,183 - Jesus. My feed is wall-to-wall Mitch. - God forbid there's a serious black anchor 587 00:36:23,267 --> 00:36:27,229 on The Morning Show. Not for the Norman Rockwell family of morning news. 588 00:36:27,312 --> 00:36:28,939 Tokenism at its finest. 589 00:36:29,022 --> 00:36:30,315 You are closer now to the job 590 00:36:30,399 --> 00:36:32,025 - than you were 24 hours ago. - They're making me jump through hoops 591 00:36:32,109 --> 00:36:35,529 watching the fucking Gilmore Girls sing about how tough upper-middle class life 592 00:36:35,612 --> 00:36:38,532 in Connecticut is while a bunch of idiot white dudes eat expensive food 593 00:36:38,615 --> 00:36:40,576 on the network's dime to discuss how to overlook me. 594 00:36:40,659 --> 00:36:41,660 Yeah. 595 00:36:44,288 --> 00:36:46,498 And what the hell kinda name is Lorelai anyway? 596 00:36:52,045 --> 00:36:54,590 So this is sort of getting you up to speed. 597 00:36:54,673 --> 00:36:57,176 Now, obviously, the hunt for a replacement 598 00:36:57,259 --> 00:37:00,721 for Alex is on the back burner, given the circumstances. 599 00:37:00,804 --> 00:37:02,472 Other fish to imminently fry. 600 00:37:02,556 --> 00:37:05,851 Exactly. But I wanted you to have the lay of the land here 601 00:37:05,934 --> 00:37:07,895 - just so you know where we're at. - Thank you. 602 00:37:08,520 --> 00:37:12,024 Who knows, maybe this whole thing will revitalize Alex. 603 00:37:12,107 --> 00:37:16,820 - I mean, today... pretty fucking great. - Yeah. 604 00:37:16,904 --> 00:37:20,574 When she does that, you know, she, like, reaches her arm down that camera 605 00:37:20,657 --> 00:37:24,411 and, like, connects with America, and that's when she's brilliant. 606 00:37:24,494 --> 00:37:29,875 Agreed. It's just that she's been "brilliant-light" the last five years. 607 00:37:29,958 --> 00:37:33,086 And it's shown in the ratings. And I don't know, man. 608 00:37:33,170 --> 00:37:35,297 Maybe she's bored or complacent with success. 609 00:37:35,380 --> 00:37:38,800 Who cares, really. And now, two of them. 610 00:37:38,884 --> 00:37:41,970 We get to find the new marriage for America to fall in love with. 611 00:37:42,054 --> 00:37:44,765 - It's kind of exciting. - Glad you're excited. 612 00:37:44,848 --> 00:37:46,433 We have to get well ahead of YDA. 613 00:37:46,517 --> 00:37:48,393 We can't stand a blow to the news division. 614 00:37:48,477 --> 00:37:52,314 Broadcast networks can't stand a blow to anything right now. 615 00:37:52,397 --> 00:37:54,024 - Yeah. - It's kinda funny 616 00:37:54,107 --> 00:37:56,860 how the entire world of broadcast 617 00:37:56,944 --> 00:38:01,365 could just fall off a cliff in a few years. 618 00:38:01,448 --> 00:38:04,660 Like, boom. Bang. Lights out. 619 00:38:05,702 --> 00:38:07,079 Unless we reinvent it. 620 00:38:08,205 --> 00:38:11,875 We're all gonna get bought out by tech unless something changes. 621 00:38:11,959 --> 00:38:12,960 I don't know. 622 00:38:13,043 --> 00:38:14,962 Tech or not, 623 00:38:15,045 --> 00:38:19,883 there will always be a need for reliable, quality journalism. 624 00:38:23,387 --> 00:38:27,808 People get their horrible news delivered to the palm of their hand 24/7, 625 00:38:27,891 --> 00:38:31,061 and they get it the way that they like it, colored the way they want it. 626 00:38:31,144 --> 00:38:33,105 And news is awful, 627 00:38:33,188 --> 00:38:38,277 but humanity is addicted to it, and the whole world is depressed by it. 628 00:38:38,360 --> 00:38:41,446 That's why what we really need on television right now, 629 00:38:41,530 --> 00:38:45,868 it's not news or fucking journalism. 630 00:38:45,951 --> 00:38:48,996 It's entertainment. This is just like during the Depression, 631 00:38:49,079 --> 00:38:51,373 when people wanted to watch Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance 632 00:38:51,456 --> 00:38:54,209 on expensive sets and live in a dream world. 633 00:38:54,293 --> 00:38:56,378 Dream worlds are essential. 634 00:38:56,461 --> 00:38:59,673 Depressed people, they need escape, you know? 635 00:38:59,756 --> 00:39:04,052 How long do you think the network rode the sexual chemistry 636 00:39:04,136 --> 00:39:06,054 between Alex and Mitch? 637 00:39:06,138 --> 00:39:08,348 I mean, sure, people wanted them to be Mom and Dad, 638 00:39:08,432 --> 00:39:10,267 but people also like to be titillated, 639 00:39:10,350 --> 00:39:15,147 and there is some unspoken sexual fantasy to cohosts, right? 640 00:39:15,230 --> 00:39:16,565 I get it. I get it. 641 00:39:16,648 --> 00:39:18,609 Alex is like Mitch's widow now. 642 00:39:21,153 --> 00:39:24,281 She can't provide that, and I know you love her and she is your gal, 643 00:39:24,364 --> 00:39:27,910 but, you know, nobody wants to watch a widow get fucked. 644 00:39:28,410 --> 00:39:30,662 Yeah. Um... 645 00:39:33,373 --> 00:39:35,000 Yeah, it's a cold world. 646 00:39:35,375 --> 00:39:37,920 - Well, it's just the world it is. - Mm. 647 00:39:42,841 --> 00:39:44,092 - Yeah. - Yeah. 648 00:39:45,511 --> 00:39:46,512 Good. 649 00:39:52,518 --> 00:39:53,769 Okay. 650 00:39:55,354 --> 00:39:56,438 Thanks. 651 00:39:57,523 --> 00:39:59,024 Oh, my God. 652 00:40:09,117 --> 00:40:11,537 Kessler and his partner, Alex Levy, 653 00:40:11,620 --> 00:40:14,331 had cohosted the show for 15 years. 654 00:40:14,414 --> 00:40:16,375 The two were such a celebrated institution 655 00:40:16,458 --> 00:40:19,211 {\an8}that journalists nationwide are left clueless 656 00:40:19,294 --> 00:40:22,047 {\an8}as to who could replace the dad of morning TV. 657 00:41:16,727 --> 00:41:18,187 Fuck you, New York. 658 00:41:26,361 --> 00:41:27,487 Come on. 659 00:41:51,887 --> 00:41:53,138 Ohh. 660 00:42:01,563 --> 00:42:03,232 Can you please bring the car around? 661 00:42:03,315 --> 00:42:04,316 Yes, ma'am. 662 00:42:04,733 --> 00:42:07,194 I'm gonna go in early. 663 00:43:41,997 --> 00:43:44,541 Oh. 664 00:44:22,496 --> 00:44:24,331 Oh, God. 665 00:44:32,589 --> 00:44:36,051 Oh. 666 00:45:11,086 --> 00:45:12,629 So, it's great to have you here. 667 00:45:12,713 --> 00:45:15,174 Oh, and, by the way, I'm Mia Jordan, I'm gonna be your segment producer. 668 00:45:15,257 --> 00:45:16,592 Bradley. Nice to meet you. 669 00:45:17,009 --> 00:45:18,677 Oh, you want a... You hungry? Did you eat? 670 00:45:18,760 --> 00:45:22,681 No. I'm okay. I look forward to you whispering in my ear to stop fucking up. 671 00:45:25,601 --> 00:45:27,102 You're a pro. I have no worries. 672 00:45:27,769 --> 00:45:31,315 Uh, by the way, have you been to The Morning Show studio before? 673 00:45:31,398 --> 00:45:33,734 No, but I've been in the business about 15 years, so... 674 00:45:33,817 --> 00:45:35,736 - Oh, wow. - It's kinda familiar. 675 00:45:36,570 --> 00:45:39,740 - Anna, this is Bradley. Bradley, Anna. - Hi there. Nice to meet you. 676 00:45:40,949 --> 00:45:42,868 You know, all studios are pretty much the same. 677 00:45:42,951 --> 00:45:48,498 Huge adrenaline, incredible intelligence, desperate ambition, huge egos. 678 00:45:48,582 --> 00:45:50,542 ...round and around, 'cause all they wanna do is hear... 679 00:45:50,626 --> 00:45:53,921 Guys, please, stop it. Give me a second, please, guys. 680 00:45:54,004 --> 00:45:55,255 I just wanna watch this. 681 00:45:55,881 --> 00:46:01,011 And there's a human cost! And it's exhausting! I'm exhausted! 682 00:46:01,094 --> 00:46:06,350 Yeah. Uh, there is no way that she did not know she was being filmed. 683 00:46:06,433 --> 00:46:07,851 - It's really hard to say. - Is it? 684 00:46:07,935 --> 00:46:10,187 It doesn't matter. That's not the story. 685 00:46:10,270 --> 00:46:13,273 Two million likes and counting. That's the story. 686 00:46:13,357 --> 00:46:15,734 Real or not, it struck a nerve. People wanna believe it's true. 687 00:46:15,817 --> 00:46:21,031 Yeah. Well, people are idiots. Am I right? That's all we've been proving lately. 688 00:46:21,114 --> 00:46:23,408 Okay, Alex, I know this has all been very hard for you. 689 00:46:23,492 --> 00:46:26,828 What is that supposed to mean? What? Do I look tired? 690 00:46:27,287 --> 00:46:30,374 No. No. You look great. I'm just saying you don't have to... 691 00:46:30,457 --> 00:46:32,459 - Do I look tired? - No. Promise. 692 00:46:32,543 --> 00:46:34,795 No, you don't look tired. Just get through today. 693 00:46:34,878 --> 00:46:38,674 Just do a pleasant little interview that will make America happy, okay? 694 00:46:38,757 --> 00:46:41,009 I'm worried about you. Just get through these next few days. 695 00:46:48,767 --> 00:46:50,477 Can I have my celery juice, please? 696 00:46:51,228 --> 00:46:52,437 Of course. 697 00:47:01,405 --> 00:47:03,907 Oh! God, it pisses me off. 698 00:47:05,158 --> 00:47:07,119 Oh, fuck. 699 00:47:10,581 --> 00:47:11,665 Okay. 700 00:47:12,374 --> 00:47:13,417 Oh. 701 00:47:13,500 --> 00:47:16,378 I didn't buy a word of it. Not one word of it. 702 00:47:30,017 --> 00:47:31,018 Okay. 703 00:47:37,733 --> 00:47:38,859 Oh. 704 00:47:43,864 --> 00:47:45,908 - Ready? - Yeah. I'm ready. 705 00:47:46,366 --> 00:47:47,910 Okay. Great. 706 00:47:52,581 --> 00:47:54,416 We're gonna have you sit right here. 707 00:47:55,125 --> 00:47:56,543 Okay. Thanks. 708 00:47:56,627 --> 00:47:58,086 Back in 30, everybody. 709 00:47:58,170 --> 00:47:59,213 Okay. 710 00:48:00,839 --> 00:48:03,634 - Hey. - Hi. 711 00:48:05,385 --> 00:48:07,095 - I'm so sorry. - Back in 20. 712 00:48:07,179 --> 00:48:08,222 What about? 713 00:48:08,722 --> 00:48:12,142 Just yesterday. That must have been so difficult for you. 714 00:48:12,976 --> 00:48:15,270 - 'Cause you worked together for so long. - I'm fine. 715 00:48:16,980 --> 00:48:18,190 Okay. 716 00:48:19,399 --> 00:48:22,861 - In five, four, three... - Over here? 717 00:48:22,945 --> 00:48:25,113 Start your move. Cue her. 718 00:48:26,573 --> 00:48:28,659 {\an8}An unusual thing happened yesterday 719 00:48:28,742 --> 00:48:31,912 {\an8}at a coal mine protest in Hanover, West Virginia, 720 00:48:31,995 --> 00:48:37,000 {\an8}when a local reporter's camera operator was knocked over by an unruly protester. 721 00:48:37,417 --> 00:48:38,710 {\an8}Let's watch. 722 00:48:38,794 --> 00:48:42,756 {\an8}Thousands of families knocked on their asses. It's a big wheel that goes around. 723 00:48:43,173 --> 00:48:46,343 Liberals add sanctions. Conservatives remove those sanctions. 724 00:48:46,426 --> 00:48:50,055 And they just keep fighting. And they just keep going around and around and around. 725 00:48:50,138 --> 00:48:52,099 'Cause all they wanna do is hear themselves talk. 726 00:48:52,182 --> 00:48:54,268 And they all want to be right. And they all wanna win. 727 00:48:54,351 --> 00:48:57,896 And that's all they **** care about. And there's a human cost! 728 00:48:57,980 --> 00:49:01,233 And it's exhausting! I'm exhausted! 729 00:49:01,316 --> 00:49:02,985 Jesus. Okay, okay, okay. 730 00:49:05,863 --> 00:49:09,283 {\an8}I am here with Bradley Jackson from SENN in Virginia. 731 00:49:09,366 --> 00:49:11,076 {\an8}Hello, Bradley Jackson. Welcome. 732 00:49:11,159 --> 00:49:13,620 {\an8}Hi. Thank you so much for having me. 733 00:49:13,704 --> 00:49:15,706 {\an8}You seem a lot more relaxed today. 734 00:49:15,789 --> 00:49:19,710 {\an8}Yeah, well, this is a whole lot nicer than a coal mine protest. I'm not gonna lie. 735 00:49:19,793 --> 00:49:24,506 {\an8}Well, so, what did happen that day? Why exactly were you so exhausted? 736 00:49:25,132 --> 00:49:29,553 Well, you know, life in general is just sort of exhausting. 737 00:49:29,636 --> 00:49:30,637 Mm. 738 00:49:31,180 --> 00:49:32,598 Um... 739 00:49:32,681 --> 00:49:38,562 but, as you know, we reporters, we see the way the world works, 740 00:49:38,645 --> 00:49:42,399 and sometimes you just want to get in there and educate people 741 00:49:42,900 --> 00:49:46,111 and stop them from constantly going in circles with their ideas. 742 00:49:46,195 --> 00:49:49,072 I mean, it's just so frustrating. It's sad. 743 00:49:49,865 --> 00:49:52,075 {\an8}So true. So true. 744 00:49:52,159 --> 00:49:58,498 {\an8}As reporters, we are trained to never let our personal emotions enter the story. 745 00:49:58,582 --> 00:50:01,376 {\an8}What happened yesterday that made you cross that line? 746 00:50:02,461 --> 00:50:04,838 Well, I wasn't even aware that I was being filmed. 747 00:50:04,922 --> 00:50:08,300 {\an8}I was setting up for my story, and my cameraman was knocked down by someone, 748 00:50:08,383 --> 00:50:10,761 {\an8}and something about seeing him struggling on the ground 749 00:50:10,844 --> 00:50:14,765 {\an8}made me want to address the person responsible, so I did. 750 00:50:15,265 --> 00:50:16,850 {\an8}Mm. 751 00:50:16,934 --> 00:50:20,229 {\an8}You know a peculiar amount about coal. 752 00:50:20,771 --> 00:50:22,022 Alex, be nice. 753 00:50:22,314 --> 00:50:25,901 Well, yes, I do. I do. 754 00:50:25,984 --> 00:50:28,570 I've actually covered a lot of coal mine protests, 755 00:50:28,654 --> 00:50:31,573 and I think it's important to know as much about the subject as possible, 756 00:50:31,657 --> 00:50:34,201 especially when people are literally fighting each other over it. 757 00:50:34,284 --> 00:50:37,955 {\an8}Yes, well, America has clearly connected to that message. 758 00:50:38,497 --> 00:50:39,873 {\an8}Why do you think that is? 759 00:50:40,499 --> 00:50:43,418 {\an8}You know, I think America is tired of Twitter fighting. 760 00:50:43,502 --> 00:50:46,839 {\an8}It's ignorant, and it's contributing to the dumbing down of our country. 761 00:50:47,256 --> 00:50:51,552 Parties have created a good side and a bad side for their own purposes. 762 00:50:51,969 --> 00:50:56,473 And once you villainize someone, there is nothing left but go to war with them. 763 00:50:57,474 --> 00:51:01,478 I know that you work at a conservative news outlet. 764 00:51:02,145 --> 00:51:05,232 What side of that argument do you personally fall on? 765 00:51:06,483 --> 00:51:08,652 {\an8}Um, the human side. 766 00:51:10,195 --> 00:51:11,655 {\an8}What does that mean? 767 00:51:12,489 --> 00:51:14,324 {\an8}It means I see both sides. 768 00:51:15,075 --> 00:51:18,120 {\an8}But in leadership, decisions have to be made. 769 00:51:18,203 --> 00:51:21,665 {\an8}You can't just have empathy for everybody and do nothing. 770 00:51:21,957 --> 00:51:22,958 Take it two. 771 00:51:25,586 --> 00:51:27,921 Well, say you're president. What do you do? 772 00:51:29,173 --> 00:51:31,425 - Well... - Open or close the coal mine? 773 00:51:31,508 --> 00:51:33,927 I'm just here to deliver the news to America. 774 00:51:34,011 --> 00:51:36,346 That's all I ever wanted to do. 775 00:51:36,889 --> 00:51:38,765 So you're a die-hard reporter. 776 00:51:39,641 --> 00:51:43,687 I like to think that I am, yes. The truth matters to me. 777 00:51:44,271 --> 00:51:48,567 {\an8}What would you say to the idea that it's a reporter's sacred creed 778 00:51:48,650 --> 00:51:51,445 {\an8}to never let the story become about them? 779 00:51:51,862 --> 00:51:54,448 Jesus. Alex. What are you doing? Stop it. 780 00:51:55,282 --> 00:51:57,367 I would say I agree with that. 781 00:51:58,911 --> 00:52:00,954 And yet this has become about you. 782 00:52:02,748 --> 00:52:03,916 Ah, shit. 783 00:52:04,875 --> 00:52:07,544 As I said before, I didn't know I was being filmed. 784 00:52:07,628 --> 00:52:09,963 This wasn't part of my live coverage. 785 00:52:10,047 --> 00:52:12,132 {\an8}Well, there could be some cynical people 786 00:52:12,216 --> 00:52:15,302 {\an8}who might think that that was completely set up. 787 00:52:16,261 --> 00:52:17,471 {\an8}To what end? 788 00:52:18,597 --> 00:52:19,890 {\an8}You're here. 789 00:52:30,609 --> 00:52:35,280 Well, there are some non-cynical people, which I believe is most people, 790 00:52:35,948 --> 00:52:37,824 that believe the news is changing. 791 00:52:38,450 --> 00:52:41,662 And the news is changing because the people who deliver the news, 792 00:52:41,745 --> 00:52:46,667 who showed themselves as honest and decent and trustworthy, 793 00:52:47,167 --> 00:52:51,505 have in quite a few cases now proved themselves to be untruthful. 794 00:52:52,422 --> 00:52:56,385 And as a result, I think people are wanting more transparency in journalism. 795 00:52:56,802 --> 00:52:59,680 I think they want to know the person behind the facade. 796 00:53:00,138 --> 00:53:05,227 I think they want to trust that the person telling them the truth about the world 797 00:53:05,727 --> 00:53:07,312 is an honest person. 798 00:53:12,985 --> 00:53:14,111 Like you. 799 00:53:16,071 --> 00:53:21,827 Yes. Well, the truth is what we are all striving for. 800 00:53:21,910 --> 00:53:23,996 Yeah. It is. 801 00:53:24,830 --> 00:53:27,124 {\an8}Thank you, Bradley Jackson, for being with us today. 802 00:53:27,207 --> 00:53:29,334 {\an8}-Thank you so much. - Of course. 803 00:53:29,418 --> 00:53:33,213 {\an8}We will be right back with a surprise secret about vitamin D. 804 00:53:33,297 --> 00:53:35,424 - And we're out. - Stand by to break. 805 00:53:35,841 --> 00:53:37,968 We're clear. Back in two minutes. 806 00:53:41,763 --> 00:53:43,974 - You're good. - Thank you. 807 00:53:44,057 --> 00:53:46,059 Good luck in Ham-Hock, Virginia. 808 00:53:48,145 --> 00:53:49,688 Oh, there. Thank you. Okay. 809 00:53:50,105 --> 00:53:51,231 - It was great. - Yeah? 810 00:53:51,315 --> 00:53:52,316 - Yeah. - Okay. 811 00:53:52,399 --> 00:53:54,860 - You were awesome. - Thanks. All right. Thank you. 812 00:53:54,943 --> 00:53:56,069 Nice work. 813 00:53:56,153 --> 00:53:57,196 Bye. 814 00:53:59,448 --> 00:54:02,159 Yeah? All right. 815 00:54:41,031 --> 00:54:42,407 Fucking vultures. 816 00:55:36,128 --> 00:55:38,255 Holy shit. 817 00:55:40,132 --> 00:55:42,718 Whosever in here, get out before I blow your head off. 818 00:55:42,801 --> 00:55:44,970 Oh, fuck off, Mitch. It's me. 819 00:55:45,053 --> 00:55:47,055 Oh. 820 00:55:47,139 --> 00:55:50,017 Shit. 821 00:55:50,100 --> 00:55:51,143 Alex? 822 00:55:51,476 --> 00:55:53,770 I can't be seen by anybody, so I had my car drop me in the woods 823 00:55:53,854 --> 00:55:55,063 behind your house. 824 00:55:56,356 --> 00:55:58,233 - You came to see me. - No. 825 00:55:58,942 --> 00:56:02,321 I came to tell you that I am so mad at you, 826 00:56:03,280 --> 00:56:05,574 and I will never, ever get over it. 827 00:56:06,366 --> 00:56:07,492 You left me. 828 00:56:07,576 --> 00:56:10,120 Alone on the fucking Morning Show. You left me alone. 829 00:56:12,164 --> 00:56:13,498 Because you had to fuck around on Paige 830 00:56:13,582 --> 00:56:16,627 because you didn't want to tarnish your little image and just get a divorce. 831 00:56:16,710 --> 00:56:19,171 Hello, pot. I'd like to introduce you to kettle. 832 00:56:19,254 --> 00:56:22,758 - How can you be mad at me about that? - Are you kidding me? You're so stupid. 833 00:56:22,841 --> 00:56:25,677 - You think I'm mad at you because... - Oh, Jesus, beat me up. Beat me up. 834 00:56:25,761 --> 00:56:28,597 You really think that that's what I'm mad about? You idiot. 835 00:56:29,097 --> 00:56:34,061 I'm mad at you because you're selfish. You're a self-indulgent asshole. 836 00:56:34,978 --> 00:56:37,523 And your philandering has fucked me. 837 00:56:37,606 --> 00:56:43,070 And I'm gonna lose everything, Mitch. There's no guarantees. Zero. 838 00:56:44,738 --> 00:56:48,408 Our star was built on chemistry, and you just blew it up. 839 00:56:48,992 --> 00:56:51,119 And why? Why did you do that? 840 00:56:51,203 --> 00:56:53,205 There had to have been a million and one women out there 841 00:56:53,288 --> 00:56:54,873 who would've gladly sucked your dick 842 00:56:54,957 --> 00:56:56,542 who didn't work on The Morning Show. 843 00:56:56,625 --> 00:56:58,043 - It's not my fault. - Oh, please. 844 00:56:58,126 --> 00:57:02,005 - They were consensual affairs, Alex. - Mitch, you're such a fucking moron. 845 00:57:02,089 --> 00:57:04,007 I think that you're jealous because of our history. 846 00:57:04,091 --> 00:57:07,886 - Your fucking ego. Oh, my God, Mitch. - 'Cause we had a thing. 847 00:57:07,970 --> 00:57:09,096 That fucking ego of yours. 848 00:57:09,179 --> 00:57:12,349 You really think that because of the two times you got on top of me 849 00:57:12,432 --> 00:57:15,727 meant that much to me that that's what I'm pissed about? 850 00:57:16,228 --> 00:57:20,732 You're so stupid. God. Oh. 851 00:57:36,748 --> 00:57:38,917 You stole my life with this. 852 00:57:40,377 --> 00:57:44,006 You left me in the woods with a... pack of wolves. 853 00:57:45,007 --> 00:57:50,804 I live a really strange existence, Mitch, and it's isolated as shit. 854 00:57:52,139 --> 00:57:57,352 I gave up everything for this show. Any chance of having a normal life. 855 00:57:59,354 --> 00:58:01,982 And you just put me in a position of losing it. 856 00:58:04,693 --> 00:58:10,073 Everything. Of having nothing. Of having no one. 857 00:58:15,537 --> 00:58:19,875 You're my partner. Fifteen years my partner. 858 00:58:21,293 --> 00:58:25,672 And my only real companion, who knew my life in such vivid detail. 859 00:58:27,216 --> 00:58:28,926 Because you're... It's your life too. 860 00:58:30,260 --> 00:58:31,553 I'm so sorry. 861 00:58:33,514 --> 00:58:35,474 We lived a life that we're never gonna get back. 862 00:58:35,557 --> 00:58:37,184 And you're not my husband, 863 00:58:37,267 --> 00:58:40,229 and you're not my lover, and you're not my family, 864 00:58:40,312 --> 00:58:41,897 and now you can't be my friend. 865 00:58:41,980 --> 00:58:43,023 Why can't I be? 866 00:58:43,106 --> 00:58:45,359 Because what you did was wrong! 867 00:58:45,442 --> 00:58:50,280 Alex, you knew these people. You know that I didn't coerce anybody. 868 00:58:50,781 --> 00:58:52,115 This is Weinstein's fault. 869 00:58:52,199 --> 00:58:53,659 Please don't say that. It's so ignorant. 870 00:58:53,742 --> 00:58:56,995 Jesus, Alex. I didn't do anything wrong. I didn't. 871 00:59:02,167 --> 00:59:03,710 What happened to your TV? 872 00:59:05,087 --> 00:59:06,547 We had a disagreement. 873 00:59:26,316 --> 00:59:28,277 I'm sorry you're such an asshole. 874 00:59:30,904 --> 00:59:31,947 Me too. 875 00:59:34,032 --> 00:59:36,577 I wouldn't use those two words together if I were you. 876 00:59:44,501 --> 00:59:46,253 I have to go. I have to leave. 877 00:59:46,336 --> 00:59:48,255 No, don't. I don't want you to go. 878 00:59:49,131 --> 00:59:50,132 I have to go. 879 00:59:50,215 --> 00:59:53,302 - No, don't go. I want you to stay, please. - I have to go. No. 880 00:59:53,385 --> 00:59:54,511 I don't wanna be alone. 881 00:59:54,595 --> 00:59:58,640 Just stay for a little while. Alex, please, come on. This could blow over. 882 00:59:58,724 --> 01:00:01,602 - Oh, this is so never gonna blow over. - Alex. 883 01:00:02,853 --> 01:00:04,855 Alex, they were going to replace you! 884 01:00:06,773 --> 01:00:08,692 What? 885 01:00:08,775 --> 01:00:13,697 They came to me. They said YDA was nipping at our heels in the ratings. 886 01:00:15,032 --> 01:00:16,658 And they wanted to make a change. 887 01:00:18,243 --> 01:00:19,578 I don't believe you. 888 01:00:21,121 --> 01:00:22,748 You're just trying to fuck with my head 889 01:00:23,749 --> 01:00:25,751 because you're destroyed and you want me destroyed. 890 01:00:25,834 --> 01:00:28,378 - No, no. I wanna save you. - Oh. 891 01:00:28,462 --> 01:00:30,214 - Alex, don't go. - I don't believe you! 892 01:00:30,297 --> 01:00:33,091 Just stay! I've got a gun! 893 01:00:33,175 --> 01:00:35,177 Great! Have fun with that! 894 01:00:51,443 --> 01:00:52,861 Bradley Jackson here. 895 01:00:52,945 --> 01:00:56,448 This is Cory Ellison. I'm the president of the UBA network. 896 01:00:56,865 --> 01:00:59,409 I saw you on The Morning Show. 897 01:00:59,910 --> 01:01:01,954 How would you like to come meet me for a drink 898 01:01:02,037 --> 01:01:05,457 at the Archer Gray right now and talk about your future? 899 01:01:07,167 --> 01:01:08,418 "My future"? 900 01:01:08,502 --> 01:01:11,380 What is this, my big break?