Jerry Springer gets candid about the high-stakes world of politics and the "circus" of television. From being the "boy mayor" of Cincinnati at 33 to dodging personal questions on air, Jerry reflects on the terrifying decisions that come with leadership and the off-camera moments that define his show. He also addresses the critics who want to pull the plug on his "nightmare vision of America" and shares his unexpected plans for a future in the horror genre. Stick around for his trademark "Final Thought" that perfectly encapsulates a career spent in the eye of the storm.

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