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The West Wing Weekly
Hosted by Joshua Malina & Hrishikesh Hirway · EN
An episode-by-episode discussion of The West Wing, one of television’s most beloved shows, co-hosted by one of its stars, Joshua Malina, along with Hrishikesh Hirway of Song Exploder.
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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Oct 15, 202400:48:43Tap to summarizeThis 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 fluids! Join the conversation on our Patreon at patreon.com/thewestingwingweekly. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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In the Loop
Oct 8, 202400:47:12Tap to summarizeThis 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" The Roy Kent chant Join us on Patreon to let us know what you thought of the film, on a scale of 1–10 Lemons Difficult. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Transcribe →Introducing: Home Cooking
Mar 30, 2020Tap to summarizeWe want to introduce you to a brand new emergency quarantine podcast mini-series called Home Cooking. It’s from Hrishi and chef Samin Nosrat, author of the award-winning cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, and host of the Netflix show by the same name. The first episode just came out, and features Josh as the special guest. If you’ve missed hearing Josh and Hrishi in conversation, we thought you’d appreciate this excerpt. The rest of the episode centers around giving people advice about what to cook with whatever they’ve got in the house, and we think you’ll really enjoy it! Listen and subscribe to Home Cooking on your favorite podcast app, or at homecooking.show. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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7.01: The Ticket
Jul 10, 2019Tap to summarizeIt’s the Season 7 premiere! Which begins, naturally, with a scene from the Season 10 premiere! Suspense hovers over this episode, like a space station in need of maintenance—or a baker about to be sent home from the tent—as Josh and Hrishi sort through both the wise and foolish acts of our heroes. For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/701 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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6.22: 2162 Votes (Live with Mary McCormack and Lawrence O'Donnell)
Jun 19, 2019Tap to summarizeWe wrap up Season 6 with a live taping from Washington, DC, joined by special guests Mary McCormack (@marycmccormack) and Lawrence O’Donnell (@lawrence). Cue the balloons! Go balloons! Uhhh, where are the balloons?! For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/622 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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5.07: Separation of Powers (with Michael Hyatt)
Jul 18, 2018Tap to summarizeThe Supreme Court is looking at a case that relates to Korematsu v. United States, while the White House starts to make their moves towards appointing a new justice. But ai yai yai, we aren’t talking about last month’s headlines—we’re talking about “Separation of Powers,” from November 2003. And this week, we’re joined by special guest Michael Hyatt who plays Angela Blake. She gave us a wonderfully candid interview about how she got the role—and why Angela didn’t stick around for longer. For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/507 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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5.03: Jefferson Lives
Jun 13, 2018Tap to summarizeJefferson lives, but the President's dreams for a strong VP die—killed by committee. But Josh and Hrishi, pilgrim detectives, are on the scene to investigate. PS: Jefferson is also dead. For more, visit thewestwingweekly.com/503 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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3.10: H. Con-172
Jun 14, 2017Tap to summarizeIs Cliff Calley actually a good guy? Hrishi thinks it’s obvious. Josh thinks he’s not so great. Meet us in the Georgetown Law Library so we can discuss. For more, go to thewestwingweekly.com/310. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Transcribe →1.18: Six Meetings Before Lunch
Aug 10, 2016Tap to summarizeThe Good: a conversation about reparations; the Bad: Mandy and pandas; and the Ugly: Josh and Sam dancing (?) to “The Jackal.” Plus, a few words from West Wing music supervisor Anne Kline (@theannkline). Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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