What Even is a Presidential Censure? | The West Wing Season 3 Episode 10
Leigh and Fi dive into Series 3, Episode 10 of the West Wing "H. Con 172" It's Presidential Censure time in the White House and a victory lap moment for John Spencer as Leo McGarry after last week's episode, "Bartlet for America." Leigh can't get over Josh Lyman embarrassing himself and all of us in his pursuit of Amy Gardner while Fi is once again devastated, moved and thrilled by Toby Ziegler's presence in the show. With honourable mention to President Bartlet's love of maps and Sam Seaborn's passion for the truth in the face of a Kiss and Tell book about the Barlet White House. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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What Even is Presidential Drinking? | The West Wing Season 3 Episode 9
Leigh and Fi are emotionally floored by John Spencer in the West Wing Season 3, Episode 9, "Bartlet for America." Yet again it is Christmas in the West Wing and Aaron Sorkin has delivered an emotional gut punch tied in a Christmas bow. Leigh enjoys a slight reprieve from the emotional devastation in the campaign flashbacks and Fi is brought to tears by a napkin. Then Leigh takes a look into the history of presidential drinking and addiction in the White House. With honourable mention to Toby Ziegler handling a basketball, Josh Lyman's daddy issues and Leo McGarry's hot lawyer, Jordan Kendall.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Who Even is Lou Graham? | The West Wing Season 3 Episode 8
Leigh and Fi are wild over Seaosn 3, Episode 8 of the West Wing, "The Women of Qumar." It's the debut episode for the one and only Amy Gardner, Leigh is mad at Jed Bartlet for being a toxic "good guy." Fi wants to chat Mad Cow and is almost brought to tears by the power of CJ Cregg and Toby Ziegler's friendship. That's all before Leigh dives into the story of Seattle legend, Lou Graham, and explains how sex workers built the city of Seattle. With honourable mention to Josh Lyman's feelings on feminist art and Toby's interactions with veterans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Who Even is Deb Haaland? | The West Wing Series 3 Episode 7
It's Thanksgiving in the West Wing again as Leigh and Fi discuss "The Indians in the Lobby." Fi is outraged that Josh Lyman has forgotten what state his mother lives in and Leigh feels deeply for Donna Moss as she tries to book her boss flights the day before Thanksgiving. Meanwhile, it feels only fitting to discuss the first Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland. With honourable mention to the concept of Toby Ziegler playing with his nieces and nephews and the concept of Abbey Bartlet schlepping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Who Even is Monica Lewinsky? | The West Wing Series 3 Episode 6
Leigh and Fi are stressed out about life on submarines in "Gone Quiet" Fi is thrilled to have Aaron Sorkin recognise that CJ Cregg is, in fact, too sexy and Leigh is mesmerised by another Abbey Bartlet, Oliver Babbish showdown. But there's no way Leigh can let a discussion of a Special Investigation into a charismatic democratic president go without chatting about Monica Lewinsky. With honourable mention to Nancy's continued prowess in the Situation Room and Josh Lyman in full repose on CJ's office sofa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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