What Even is the IRA? | The West Wing Season 3 Episode 15
Leigh and Fi have finally made it to the much anticipated "Dead Irish Writers," Series 3, Episode 15. Fi has much to see on the triumphant return of Lord John Marbury while Leigh is ready to sing the Canadian National Anthem with Donna Moss and First Lady, Abbey Bartlet. Most importantly, we have the formation of the West Wing's first coven of women drinking wine, something both Leigh and Fi feel passionately about. Leigh is ready and raring to right the wrongs of Lord John's summary of Irish history. With honourable mention to Charlie Young trapped outside the party with the president, CJ Cregg's back in *that* dress, and Josh Lyman being undone by women.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 New Hampshire? | The West Wing Season 3 Episode 14
Leigh and Fi chat about Series 3, Episode 14 of the West Wing, "Hartsfield's Landing" Fiona is very moved by Sam Seaborn receiving a chess board from President Bartlet while Leigh is brought to tears at the beauty of democracy as a fictional eighteen year old casts her vote for the first time. In honour of Jed Bartlet, Leigh then teaches Fi all about the tradition of the New Hampshire primary, and the folksy tradition of the midnight vote. With honourable mention to Donna Moss in Josh Lyman's coat, the pranking game of Charlie Young and bisexual Jed Bartlet.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 Make America Hot Again? | The West Wing Season 3 Episode 13
Leigh and Fi crash into The West Wing Series 3, Episode 13 "Night Five" Fiona is thrilled by the triumphant return of Dr. Stanley Keyworth while Leigh only has eyes for Emily Proctor as the inimitable Ainsley Hayes chatting all things Lipstick Feminism with Queer Gals faves Bonnie and Ginger. Said discussion lends the question, where would Ainsley Hayes stand in 2025 on the Make America Hot Again Movement, trad wives and The Conservateur? Leigh gives us the goss on this current cultural phenomenon. With honourable mention to a good dog breaking his leash, Celia the feminist temp, and the love of ours and Toby Ziegler's life, Congresswoman Andrea Wyatt.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 Airforce One? | The West Wing Season 3 Episode 12
Leigh and Fi chat all things "The Two Bartlet's" with Series 3, Episode 12 of the West Wing. Leigh has an identity crisis as she fins herself agreeing with Josh Lyman for the whole episode and disagreeing quite vehemently with CJ Cregg. Fi meanwhile feels quite passionately about the final scene between Toby Ziegler and President Bartlet. Then Leigh takes us on a journey through the history of Presidential planes, Airforce One and the strange history of where George W Bush found himself on the day of the September 11th attacks, With honourable mention to The Great Lovebombing of Amy Gardner 2002 and Donna's heartbreak.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 Pearl Harbour? | The West Wing Season 3 Episode 11
Leigh and Fi are deep in State of the Union prep in Series 3, Episode 11 of the West Wing, "100,000 Planes" It's a huge day for Fiona because we're finally getting the Sam Seaborn broken engagement backstory we all need and deserve with the entrance of Lisa from Vanity Fair. Leigh is thrilled at the triumphant return of Joey Lucas and itching to discuss how the 2001 Kate Beckinsale, Ben Affleck masterpiece, "Pearl Harbour" compares with the real events of December 7th 1941. With honourable mention to CJ Cregg flirting outrageously with Carol and Josh Lyman continuing to be a disaster with women.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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