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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].

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].