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: 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).

: 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.

: This American folk song is used as a central emotional piece in the penultimate episode of the series, often cited by fans and critics as a high point of the show. 2. Notable Opinion Pieces The Newsroom

: A 2023 New York Times opinion piece reflecting on the decline of physical newsrooms, drawing parallels to the idealism seen in the show.

Opinion | Requiem for the Newsroom - The New York Times : In the episode "Contempt," a montage features

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

In the real world, several major opinion pieces (or "think pieces") have been written about the show's impact and legacy: : In the episode "Contempt

: The finale of Season 1 centers on a piece intended to expose the Tea Party's influence on the GOP.