5.06: Disaster Relief (with Alexa Junge and Lauren Schmidt Hissrich)
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We're joined this week by Alexa Junge and returning guest Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. They co-wrote "Disaster Relief," and together, we try to propulgate the backstory of this episode onto the frontstory. Like President Bartlet in Oklahoma, you'll never want to go back to work!
5.05: Constituency of One (with Jennifer Palmieri)
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What is a “Constituency of One”? You know, it’s all about that boss, ‘bout that boss, those troubles. It’s all about that boss, ‘bout that boss, those troubles. Toby and POTUS. Will and Bob Russell. Amy and the First Lady. Plus, we speak with Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri, whose list of bosses includes Secretary Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama.
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Dear Madam President by Jennifer Palmieri
Lorem Ipsum
Bingo Bob: Incumbents Look Out For No.
5.04: Han (with Paula Yoo)
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Listener beware - like the episode we're discussing, Han, this installment of The West Wing Weekly has more sad piano music than all previous episodes combined. When they're not lost in a sadness so deep no tears will come, Josh and Hrishi interview Paula Yoo, the writer who came up with the story of a would-be North Korean defector who visits the White House.
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Frédéric Chopin - Prelude in E-Minor (op.28 no. 4)
Paula Yoo - Books / Music / Blog
Paula Yoo's Violin Version of “The West Wing” theme
Foghorn Leghorn
HITCHENS ON MOTHER TERESA – Interview By Matt Cherry
The Missionary Position: Mother Teresa in Theory and Practice
I’m guessing Ryan Pierce was made a descendant of President Pierce for two reasons:
— doubtingapostle (@doubtingapostle) June 9, 2018
1) POTUS Pierce is the only actual president from New Hampshire.
2) POTUS Pierce had no grandchildren, so the character of Ryan can’t offend anyone.@WestWingWeekly @HrishiHirway @JoshMalina
5.03: Jefferson Lives
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Jefferson lives, but the President's dreams for a strong VP die—killed by committee. But Josh and Hrishi, pilgrim detectives, are on the scene to investigate. PS: Jefferson is also dead.
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Gary Cole and Tim Matheson in "A Very Brady Sequel"
Gary Cole in "Brady Bunch in the White House"
Thirteen Days
5.02: The Dogs of War
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Friends, Romans, people in other places, lend us your ears. We come to dissect this episode, and to praise it, or at least the parts we liked. So cry "havoc!" and let slip this podcast into your downloads.