6.12: 365 Days (with Fmr. Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken)

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There’s only a year left in the Bartlet Presidency—and only 9 months left in the TWWW Podcastency!—and it feels like the last chance to make history. We’re joined by Tony Blinken who once held the same NSA position as Kate Harper, to talk about how hard it is to make long-term plans while you’re putting out little fires everywhere.

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Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA
SNL - Michael Cohen Hearing Cold Open

6.11: Opposition Research (with Mayor Pete Buttigieg)

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We’re joined by Mayor Pete Buttigieg, 2020 Presidential hopeful, for our discussion of “Opposition Research,” in which Matt Santos travels to New Hampshire to introduce himself to the electorate.

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Pete for America
Empty Cup Awards
Shortest Way Home by Pete Buttigieg

0.10: In the Writers' Room (with Paul Redford)

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We’re joined by Paul Redford, who wrote for West Wing Seasons 1–5, as well as Sports Night and The Newsroom. He’s responsible for some classic West Wing storylines, and we’re long overdue for a chat with him, so we’re making up for lost time with this bonus episode.

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2000 White House Correspondents' Dinner - West Wing Intro