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The West Wing Weekly
From The West Wing to The Diplomat to All the President's Men, we discuss works of political television and film. Co-hosted by Joshua Malina (The West Wing, Scandal) and Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder).
Episodes
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2.00: Special Interim Session (with Aaron Sorkin)
West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin joins Josh and Hrishi for a special episode. Aaron reflects on the experience of making the first season of the West Wing while…
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1.22: What Kind of Day Has It Been (with Tim Matheson)
For the finale of season one: you get Hoynes. Tim Matheson (@Tim_Matheson) joins us as we reflect on what kind of season it has been. Plus, a little preview of…
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1.21: Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics (with Bill O'Brien)
Josh and Hrishi are joined by Bill O'Brien to talk about his role as Kenny Thurman. This West Wing episode focuses on polling, so here's a poll question: do…
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1.20: Mandatory Minimums (with Kathleen York and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson)
Kathleen "Bird" York (@birdyork) talks to us about playing Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt, and Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson (@karenaboutgary), former CEO of The…
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1.19: Let Bartlet Be Bartlet (with Under Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy)
This episode of the West Wing represents the lowest point so far for the Bartlet team, but perhaps the highest point so far for the series. Josh and Hrishi are…
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1.18: Six Meetings Before Lunch
The Good: a conversation about reparations; the Bad: Mandy and pandas; and the Ugly: Josh and Sam dancing (?) to “The Jackal.” Plus, a few words from West Wing…
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1.17: The White House Pro-Am
If you don't like this episode, just be wrong. Just stand there in your wrongness and be wrong and get used to it. Plus, Hrishi brings back a field report from…
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1.16: 20 Hours in L.A.
We live in Los Angeles, but no one has offered *us* a development deal. We're going to the wrong parties. Learn about your ad choices…
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1.15: Celestial Navigation (with Jay Carney)
Former White House Press Secretary Jay Carney (@JayCarney) joins Josh and Hrishi to discuss Josh Lyman's secret plan to fight inflation, and other ways press…
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0.02: Live with FiveThirtyEight
Josh and Hrishi team up with the FiveThirtyEight Elections Podcast to discuss how polling is used in The West Wing, by looking at a few scenes from the show…
The West Wing Weekly1.14: Take This Sabbath Day
Like Toby in this episode, Josh and Hrishi go to shul to try and learn more about the death penalty and faith. They have a conversation with Rabbi Jonathan…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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1.11: Lord John Marbury (With William Duffy and Peter James Smith)
According to Encyclopedia Brittanica, Josh and Hrishi are joined by William Duffy (@WilliamDuffy_) and Peter James Smith (@PJSActor), who played Ed and Larry…
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1.10, continued: Memorial Day Special (with Melissa Fitzgerald)
On this Memorial Day, we bring you a special episode with Melissa Fitzgerald (@maffyfitz) talking about her work with Justice for Vets. Learn about your ad…
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1.10: In Excelsis Deo (with Richard Schiff)
Richard Schiff (@Richard_Schiff) joins Josh and Hrishi to talk about "In Excelsis Deo." His performance as Toby in this episode earned him his first Emmy win…
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1.09: The Short List (with Ronald Klain)
The path to a Supreme Court nomination takes us through a discussion of the right to privacy. Plus, Ronald Klain (@RonaldKlain) tells us about the real-life…
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1.08: Enemies
Retribution, romance, and The Antiquities Act. Plus, Josh and Hrishi attempt their own Big Block of Cheese Day. Learn about your ad choices…
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1.07: The State Dinner (with Lyn Paolo)
Josh and Hrishi largely disagree with each other about this episode. Plus, award-winning costume designer Lyn Paolo (@lynpaolo) discusses her work on the…
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1.06: Mr. Willis of Ohio (with Janel Moloney)
Janel Moloney (@nellymoloney) joins Josh and Hrishi to talk about playing Donna, and Ben Casselman (@bencasselman) gives an update on the state of the census…
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1.05: The Crackpots and These Women (with Eli Attie)
For Big Block of Cheese Day, Josh and Hrishi are joined by Eli Attie, who was Vice President Al Gore's chief speechwriter before leaving politics and joining…
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1.04: Five Votes Down
The limits of practical idealism. Plus, Hrishi sets Leo's dialogue to music, and Josh unwittingly reveals a secret. Learn about your ad choices…
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1.03: A Proportional Response (with Dulé Hill)
Dulé Hill joins Josh and Hrishi to talk about shooting his first episode of The West Wing, visiting the real White House, and losing to Martin Sheen in 1-on-1…
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1.02: "Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc"
Latin, the Vice President, Morris Tolliver, and more. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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1.01: Pilot
Josh and Hrishi discuss the West Wing’s pilot episode, in the pilot episode of this podcast. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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0.00: Cold Open
Introducing The West Wing Weekly. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices