: In the episode "Contempt," a montage features an arrangement of Schubert's "Ave Maria" (though the pianist is technically reading Gounod's setting on-screen).
Within the series, the characters frequently refer to a "piece" as a produced segment for their show, News Night :
: 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 Newsroom
: An analysis of the show's commitment to journalistic integrity and "truth, honesty, and equality". 3. Fictional News Segments
: A 2023 New York Times opinion piece reflecting on the decline of physical newsrooms, drawing parallels to the idealism seen in the show. : In the episode "Contempt," a montage features
: Composed by Thomas Newman , the opening theme is a brass-heavy, aspirational orchestral piece that sets the show's idealistic tone.
In the real world, several major opinion pieces (or "think pieces") have been written about the show's impact and legacy: In the real world, several major opinion pieces
The soundtrack of the HBO series is known for its evocative use of classical and contemporary music:
