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

March 19, 2019 by The West Wing Weekly

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)

March 12, 2019 by The West Wing Weekly

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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

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6.10: Faith Based Initiative (with Bradley Whitford)

March 05, 2019 by The West Wing Weekly

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Bradley Whitford joins us this week to discuss "Faith Based Initiative," which he wrote! Incredibly, his first time writing for television was this episode of The West Wing. He tells us how it all came together, as we pick it apart.

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TheFederalGovernmentAreABunchOfDinks.com
The Federalist Society

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

February 26, 2019 by The West Wing Weekly

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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

6.09: Impact Winter (with Ben Murray)

February 19, 2019 by The West Wing Weekly

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We’re joined this week by Season 6 newcomer Ben Murray, who played Curtis Carruthers, the President’s new body man. He tells us the hilarious story of auditioning to be the guy who had to pick up and carry Martin Sheen.

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Ben Murray - Lincoln Journal Star
Happy on SyFy