1.13: Take Out the Trash Day (with Senator Bob Casey and Liza Weil)

This episode of the West Wing deals with hate crimes, and our discussion comes close on the heels of the massacre in Orlando. So, we asked Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) about the current state of hate crime legislation. We also talk to Liza Weil (@liza_weil) about her role as Karen Larson, as well as the Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation (matthewshepard.org).

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Broadcast News
Matthew Shepard Foundation - Hate Crimes Reporting 
Josh gives Lin-Manuel Miranda his West Wing bike

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1.12: He Shall, from Time to Time…

Is it right to defend someone, even when they've asked you not to? Josh and Hrishi debate. Plus, a supercut of The West Wing opening theme music with accompanying lyrics, from submissions sent to us by West Wing Weekly listeners.

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Jorah Mormont (video)
Harry Groener (Roger Tribbey) as Munkustrap in Cats (video)

On Saturday, June 25, 2016, we're teaming up with our friends at the FiveThirtyEight Elections Podcast for a special live event at The Crest Theater in Los Angeles. Come join us! Click here for tickets.

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0.01: West Wing Reunion (Live from ATX)

Live from the ATX Television Festival, a panel discussion looking back at The West Wing. With Aaron Sorkin, Thomas Schlamme, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, Bradley Whitford, Dulé Hill, Melissa Fitzgerald, and Joshua Malina, moderated by Lawrence O’Donnell. 

(Warning for any of our listeners who are first time West Wing viewers: there are HUGE spoilers in the discussion.)

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Justice for Vets PSA video 
New York Times article on the ATX Festival, including the West Wing reunion.

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