What the Bag Man: An MSNBC Podcast TV commercial - Grave Constitutional Crisis Thing is about.

Bag Man is an MSNBC podcast that delves into the political scandal that shook the United States in the 1970s - the story of Vice President Spiro Agnew's downfall. In the TV Spot for the podcast, we are introduced to the "grave constitutional crisis thing" that Agnew was a part of.

The spot opens with ominous music as the words "It's impossible to understand Watergate without first understanding...the Bag Man" appear on the screen. We then hear the voice of host Rachel Maddow, who tells us that Agnew was not only corrupt, but he was also a "clear and present danger" to the country.

The TV spot then shows archive footage of Agnew, as Maddow's voiceover explains how he used his power to profit from politics. We see images of cash being handed over, and Agnew's name appearing on a "list of shame."

The spot ends with Maddow asking the rhetorical question of whether the United States was on the verge of a "constitutional crisis" in the 1970s, and if it could happen again. She warns the viewer that the story of the Bag Man is not just about history, but about the future of our democracy.

Overall, the TV Spot for Bag Man is a powerful introduction to a podcast that promises to explore a fascinating and dark chapter in American political history. The spot uses archive footage, ominous music, and Maddow's authoritative voice to create a sense of urgency and to emphasize the importance of understanding this story in today's political context.

Bag Man: An MSNBC Podcast TV commercial - Grave Constitutional Crisis Thing produced for MSNBC was first shown on television on October 28, 2018.