The Newsroom -

: An episode titled "The Blackout, Part 1" involves a debate over whether to run a "piece" on a lurid criminal trial instead of more substantive news like the debt ceiling.

The soundtrack of the HBO series is known for its evocative use of classical and contemporary music: The Newsroom

: Composed by Thomas Newman , the opening theme is a brass-heavy, aspirational orchestral piece that sets the show's idealistic tone. : An episode titled "The Blackout, Part 1"