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Who Even is Alyssa Farah Griffin? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 17

Leigh and Fi break down Season 4, Episode 17 of the West Wing,n "Red Haven's on Fire." Fi is ever more in love with Will Bailey's half-sister, Elsie Snuffin. Leigh is deeply worried that people aren't more worried about Charlie Young having been arrested. Then Leigh, in honour of what we believe to be Sam Seanborn's final episode, gets into the life and career of former White House Communications Director, Alyssa Farah Griffin. With honourable mention to Toby Ziegler's first ever time on a beach and the origin story of our new favourite duo, Amy Gardner and first lady, Abbey Bartlet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Who Even is Peggy Noonan? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 16

Leigh and Fi discuss Season 4, Episode 16 of the West Wing, "The California 47th." Fi is thrilled by seeing her pal Sam Seaborn again on the California campaign trail. Leigh is very stressed out by the arrest of Charlie Young when he valiantly steps up to be Toby Ziegler's second in a Y2K duel of honour. Then, in honour of Sam Seaborn's tenure on the show and the arrival of Will Bailey on the scene, Leigh tells the tale of one of the most storied (and theatrical) presidential speechwriters of modern times, voice of Ronald Reagan, Peggy Noonan. With honorable mention to CJ Cregg's fashion bravery in the face of avocados. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

What Even is an Inauguration? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 15

Leigh and Fi discuss The West Wing Series 4, Episode 15, "Inauguration: Over There (Part II)" easily Aaron Sorkin's most convoluted episode title to date. Leigh is thrilled by a close encounter with Donna Moss's girly flatshare. Fi has several entries for fashion jail from the inaugural ball. Then Leigh gets into some of the most notable dramas of inauguration days from history, including a surprising amount of bird death. With honourable mention to Will Bailey becoming a permanent member of the team and the Bartlet Doctrine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Who Even is Condoleezza Rice? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 14

Leigh and Fi unpack the West Wing Series 4, Episode 14, "Inauguration Pt. I." Leigh is exceedingly worried about Toby Ziegler because we're rewriting the inaugural address the night before. Fi is deeply amused by Charlie Young's shenanigans trying to get Jed the right bible for inauguration day. Then Leigh gets into the story of one of the most controversial Secretaries of State, George W. Bush's best gal pal, Condoleezza Rice. With honourable mention to a very entitled Danny Concannon and Will Bailey getting the president all fired up about foreign policy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

The Long Goodbye | The West Wing Season 4, Episode 13

Leigh and Fi were not quite prepared for the West Wing Season 4, Episode 13, "The Long Goodbye." Leigh was very excited for a West Wing / Romy and Michelle''s High School Reunion crossover episode until she realised the emotional gut punch she was about to face. Fiona is unspooled by the performance from Donald Moffat as CJ Cregg's father, Tal Cregg. Rather than do a study session this week, the gals instead treat themselves to some West Wing writing trivia because the episode is almost too good to ever watch again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].