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

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].

What Even is USAID? | The West Wing Series 4 Episode 12

Leigh and Fi dive into the West Wing Season 4, Episode 12, "Guns Not Butter." Leigh is immediately taken by some Republican hair to start the episode. Fiona is very excited by the concept of "Heifer International" and a photo op with a cow. Then Leigh gets all riled up over the USAID controvery of recent years. With honourable mention to the heartbreak of Charlie Young, and the cruel hazing of Will Bailey. 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 Murder Inc? | The West Wing Season 4 Episode 11

Leigh and Fi get into Season 4, Episode 11 of the West Wing, "O Holy Night." Fi is triggered by the presence of festive A capella. Leigh has a crush on Toby Ziegler's Mobster father. Then Leigh gets into Toby's father's history with a study session on Murder Inc and the Jewish mafia. With honourable mention to Donna Moss's romantic Christmas escape and Josh Lyman cracking up over not being the number one man in her life. 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].