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Starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, and Kevin Kline. This one was a Patreon subscriber pick! Additional materials: an article about the making of Dave Kevin Kline plays Mr. Fischoeder in Bob's Burgers "clever" as an insult in Fight ClubAutor: Joshua Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway

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The Candidate 53:23

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Is The Candidate, in fact, the anti-West Wing? A political story that ends not with a bang, but with a question of existential dread. Interview with screenwriter Jeremy Larner in Brooklyn Magazine The trailer for Downhill Racer (1969) Jerry Seinfeld on Letterman: "You're rooting for clothes." Let us know what you thought of the film!…

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A Face In The Crowd 51:45

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Did this movie predict Trump back in 1957? We discuss the film debut of Andy Griffith in a role so dark, anyone who knows the Andy Griffith show might experience some uncomfortable dissonance. Some goodies that came up in our conversation: The dance of joy from "Perfect Strangers" This essay about the film on the Criterion website Albert Brooks and…

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Network 59:33

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This week, we dive deeper into the role of the fourth estate, as we discuss Network, the Oscar-winning film that was meant to be a wild satire at the time it was released, but ended up uncannily predicting the future. Some additional reading material: Mad As Hell, Dave Itzkoff's book about Network Directors' Guild of America post about Sidney Lumet…

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Bulworth 1:00:36

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This week, we're discussing the 1998 film Bulworth, which features a rapping Warren Beatty, a young Josh Malina, a few problematic moments, and some wonderful and strange ones, too. For a real treat, watch the music video for Ghetto Supastar, which also features a young Josh Malina! What did you think of Bulworth? Join the conversation over on our …

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Judas and the Black Messiah 50:40

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What's more terrifying in Martin Sheen's depiction of J. Edgar Hoover—the racism, or the makeup?! We discuss ALL the important aspects of this cat-and-mouse thriller, which was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture, and won two: Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor for Daniel Kaluuya. For additional viewing: The Lucas Brothers Willi…

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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 48:43

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This week, we're discussing the hilarious — and terrifying—Dr Strangelove. A few goodies: An interview with title designer Pablo Ferro "Are We the Baddies?" from That Mitchell and Webb Look George C Scott side-by-side with Tim Robinson (from I Think You Should Leave) Let us know what you thought of the film, on a scale of 1–10 precious bodily fluid…

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In the Loop 47:12

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This week, we're discussing the razor-sharp dialogue and side-splitting comedy of In the Loop (2009), one the greatest political satires. Here are footnotes for some of the stuff outside of the film that came up in the conversation: A tiny clip from the unaired pilot of "Legally Mad" The stateroom scene from the Marx Brothers' "A Night at the Opera…

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The American President 1:02:36

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It's the first installment of the Political Film Fest, and we've got: Martin Sheen in the oval office! "What is the virtue of a proportional response?" The GDC! There are so many familiar elements in The American President, and yet, the film feels dramatically different from The West Wing (and at times, comedically different). It's our first episod…

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Introducing: The West Wing Weekly Political Film Fest! 4:25

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After four years away, we're bringing back The West Wing Weekly in a new form. As this election season heats up, we're taking a weekly respite from the stress of reality, and turning towards political cinema instead. We're watching and discussing some of our favorite films. It's the same mix of analysis and nonsense that you’ve come to expect from …

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0.21: Celebrating the new West Wing book "What's Next?" (live with Mary McCormack, Melissa Fitzgerald, Aaron Sorkin, and more) 1:06:59

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On Saturday, August 10, we celebrated the publication of the new book "What's Next: A Backstage Pass to the West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service" by Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack. Josh and Hrishi moderated a discussion with them, along with special guests Aaron Sorkin, Dulé Hill, Janel Moloney, and Richard Schiff…

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Forty Acres Deferred 40:44

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In this episode we explore the turbulent presidency of Andrew Johnson, with the beginnings of reconstruction, a bitter feud with congressional Republicans, and the first Presidential impeachment.Autor: WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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A House Divided pt. 2 54:15

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In this episode we complete a two part series on the history of the American Civil War. With the dramatic battle of Gettysburg,we explore the effort to end slavery, Lincoln’s difficult journey to reelection, and the eventual victory of the Union. Disclaimer: this episode contains discussion of racially motivated hate crimes and violence against chi…

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A House Divided pt. 1 48:21

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In this episode we begin a two part series on the history of the American Civil War. With hostilities at the battle of Fort Sumter, we explore the interpersonal squabbles of Union high command, the enactment of a Republican economic agenda, and the emancipation of millions of enslaved Americans.Autor: WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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Lincoln and Liberty Too! 38:11

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In this episode, we explore the chaotic presidential election of 1860 between Lincoln, Douglas, Breckenridge, and Bell. After decades of building tension, an explosive rift within the Democratic party would allow the first Republican to win the Presidency.Autor: WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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So Let It Be Done! 41:19

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In this episode, we explore the turbulent presidencies of Taylor, Fillmore, Pierce, and Buchanan, the rising tensions over slavery, the birth of the Republican party, and one man’s abolitionist crusade against slavery.Autor: WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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Young Hickory's Triumph 41:44

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In this episode, we explore the fateful presidency of James K. Polk and the largest single expansion of American territory in the Mexican American war. In only four years Young Hickory asserted the United States manifest destiny, and achieved all of his campaign promises.Autor: WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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OK, Whig 41:54

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In this episode, we explore the meteoric rise and fall of Martin Van Buren, and the rise of legitimate opposition from the new Whig party. With William Henry Harrison becoming the first President to die in office, the nature of presidential succession would finally be settled for good or worse by John Tyler.…

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Jacksonian Jackasses 47:56

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In this episode we explore the rise of Jacksonian populism and the beginnings of the Democratic party.Autor: WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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The Era of Good Feelings? 37:47

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In this episode we examine the period known as the Era of Good Feelings, the events of James Monroe’s presidency, and the chaos of the election of 1824. The collapse of the Federalist party as a legitimate opposition party, the political monopoly of the Democratic-Republican party would come to sow the seeds of Jacksonian populism and the second Am…

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A Tale of Two Wars 41:37

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In this episode we examine the war of 1812, and the war of Tecumseh’s confederacy and the differences in the United States’ role in both conflicts. The two wars both represent a war of national pride, and a reassertion of freedom from an overbearing colonial empire. While the war of 1812 represented a minor footnote in the progression of American n…

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The First Party System: or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Partisanship 36:48

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In this episode we look at the development of the first party system, and the presidencies of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Disclaimer: this episode contains discussion of sexual violence, listener discretion is advisedAutor: WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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Our First President 26:19

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In this episode we look at the biography of George Washington, and the politics of his administration.Autor: WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

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A Union of Disunion 28:06

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In the West Wing with President Shrimpo is a deep dive into the political history of the United States. Each episode looks at the people and driving factors that created the country we live in today with a special focus on the stories and voices least heard. In this episode, we look into the history of the early United States under the articles of …

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Come listen to The Audit 0:42

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The West Wing Thing is finished! Come check out our new thing, The Audit! https://the.levernews.com/podcasts/#the-audit

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Special Appendix Episode - What's the deal with Louise Mensch? w/Special Guest Arthur Tiersky 1:03:15

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Enough people asked us for the whole story, so here it is - Josh & Dave's full history with Vladimir Putin's most fearsome foe.

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THE GRAND FINALE w/Very Special Guest Briahna Joy Gray 2:44:13

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We did it. We finished it, and we're not dead.

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It's finally here! 3:19

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The one you've been waiting for! Will it live up to your expectations?

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Institutional Memory w/Special Guests Nima Shirazi & Adam Johnson from Citations Needed 1:41:55

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With only one episode left to go, the boys are joined by the hosts of one of the very great Citations Needed to enjoy the cast's bout with senior-itis. Will CJ stay on at the White House or go on to make a fortune helping a billionaire whitewash his reputation? And will he or won't he? Time is running out for Bartlett to pardon Toby. Plus - Havinq …

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