: 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
: 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). 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. : This American folk song is used as
Opinion | Requiem for the Newsroom - The New York Times : A 2023 New York Times opinion piece
The soundtrack of the HBO series is known for its evocative use of classical and contemporary music:
: 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.