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What Even is the Aberdeen Proving Ground Scandal? | The West Wing Season 4, Episode 10

Leigh and Fi saddled up for Season 4, Episode 10 of the West Wing, "Arctic Radar." Will Bailey has arrived in the West Wing! Fiona is scandalised by the lack of festive wear for the Thanksgiving episode for the season. Leigh is obsessed with Star Trek fan, Janice. There's much to dig into regarding the story of a particular female fighter pilot and Leigh is deeply moved by Toby Ziegler's writers' block. Then Leigh gets into the weeds of military scandals and the academy award nominated documentary, "Invisible War." TW: Discussion of SA. 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 the Iran War? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 9

Leigh and Fi break down Series 4, Episode 9 of the West Wing, "Swiss Diplomacy." Leigh can't get over how much Aaron Sorkin is reading the Swiss for filth. Fi is deeply moved by Sam Seaborn's one-to-one in the Oval with Jed. Then Leigh gets into what even is happening in US foriegn policy right now with the heavy caveat that its completely non-understandable and she's just a queer gal doing her best to stay informed and be a responsible citizen. With honourable mention to John Hoynes for always being a sore loser and our queen, Karen Kroft. 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 a Congressional Pregnancy? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 8

Leigh and Fi celebrate a Bartlet win with the West Wing Series 4, Episode 8, "Process Stories." Leigh is thrilled by Bradley Whitford's greatest moment of physical comedy to date. Fi is very scared about the potential loss of Sam Seaborn from the show. Then Leigh gets into the history of political pregnancies. With honourable mention to the Bartlets' caviar fueled sex games and Toby Ziegler entering his Daddy era. \ 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 Rock the Vote? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 7

Leigh and Fi are swept away with Season 4 Episode 7 of the West Wing, "Election Night," in one of their most absolutely incorrect predictions to date, it's already election day! Leigh thoroughly enjoys Josh Lyman being punked by everyday Americans. Fi is very excited about the dishy Lieutenant Commander Jack Reese and the boyfriend potential uncovered by the Donna Moss side-quest of the episode. Inspired by Charlie Young's friends casting their first ever ballot, Leigh gets into Madonna draped in the American flag with a Rock the Vote study session. AMERICAN LISTENERS: THE MIDTERMS ARE APPROACHING! Check your voter registration status at: https://www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/am-i-registered-to-vote/?source=rtv.org-mainnav [https://www.rockthevote.org/how-to-vote/am-i-registered-to-vote/?source=rtv.org-mainnav] 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 Patsy Mink? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 6

Did someone say Game On? Leigh and Fi are energised, nay jazzed by Jed Bartlet's debate performance against Governor Ritchie. Leigh is beside herself at the various necktie games between Sam Seaborn, Will Bailey, Jed and Abbie. Fiona, meanwhile, is deeply concerned by a potential Sam Seaborn exit from the show in the form of a congressional run. Leigh then gets into the possible inspiration behind Will Bailey's campaign in the form of the life, career and death of the one and only, Congresswoman Patsy Mink. With honourable mention to Abbey Bartlet's new bangs, not one but two Toby Ziegler smiles, and the President of the United States slaying the day. 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].