Post Hoc, Ergo Propter Hoc, in which the left wing gets screwed, the delightful friendship of Sam and the sex worker continues, and a very bad thing happens.

The Two Bartlets w/Special Guest Luke Savage

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 14m

Luke Savage returns as the kids go to Puerto Rico to discuss Affirmative Action with CJ's dad.

Ways and Means w/Special Guest Amber A'Lee Frost

May 18th, 2020 1h 58m

Amber joins us from her deep dive into Aaron Sorkin. This one's epic, folks!

9/11 Special w/Special Guest Matt Christman

Mar 2nd, 2020 1h 39m

In light of recent events, we put together this special 9/11 episode of The West Wing Thing with special guest, Chapo Trap House's Matt Christman. Let's talk Isaac & Ishmael, folks!

Shibboleth w/Special Guests Katherine Krueger & Will Menaker

Feb 17th, 2020 1h 20m

West Wing superfans Katherine Krueger and Chapo Trap House's Will Menaker join us to set us straight on the greatest television show in history.

What Kind of Day Has It Been? w/Special Guest Luke Savage

Oct 7th, 2019 1h 36m

Episode 22 “What Kind of Day Has It Been?” It's the action packed finale of the first season of The West Wing, and we celebrate by talking with Luke Savage, whose Current Affairs article HOW LIBERALS FELL IN LOVE WITH THE WEST WING is the semin

Mid-Season Wrap w/Special Guest Susan Saxe

Jun 10th, 2019 43m 11s

We take a mid-season break with a wrap up. We've struggled through 11 episodes of The West Wing and are joined by activist Susan Saxe to discuss neoliberalism and how the West Wing infected the politics of the Democratic Party.

Lord John Marbury w/Special Guest Faisal-Azam Qureshi

Jun 3rd, 2019 54m 11s

Episode 11 "Lord John Marbury" The West Wing tackles the complex issue of Pakistan and India in the most simplistic way possible. To discuss the situation, we are joined by our first guest ever - Writer, journalist, and producer of Four Lions

Mr Wills of Ohio

Apr 29th, 2019 1h 2m

Dave and Josh discuss Episode 6, "Mr Wills of Ohio." Awkward moments dealing with race. Very awkward.

The Crackpots and These Women

Apr 22nd, 2019 50m 37s

In Episode 5, "The Crackpots and These Women," Josh melts down over something he shouldn't meltdown over and we experience the worst ending yet.

Five Votes Down

Apr 15th, 2019 58m 31s

In episode 4,"Five Votes Down" we get to see the exciting mechanics behind passing a gun bill that no one seems to think is good. And Josh Olson finds the greatest visual in the history of television.

A Proportional Response

Apr 8th, 2019 48m 30s

In episode 3, "A Proportional Response," the president of the United States wants to kill a lot of people and the White House becomes less white.

Pilot

Mar 25th, 2019 1h

In the pilot of The West Wing, which is titled "Pilot", we meet the staff of the Josiah Bartlet administration. Twitter - @TheWestWingThi1

Come listen to The Audit

Oct 18th, 2022 42s

The West Wing Thing is finished! Come check out our new thing, The Audit! https://the.levernews.com/podcasts/#the-audit

Special Appendix Episode - What's the deal with Louise Mensch? w/Special Guest Arthur Tiersky

Sep 22nd, 2022 1h 3m

Enough people asked us for the whole story, so here it is - Josh & Dave's full history with Vladimir Putin's most fearsome foe.

THE GRAND FINALE w/Very Special Guest Briahna Joy Gray

Aug 31st, 2022 2h 44m

We did it. We finished it, and we're not dead.

It's finally here!

Aug 29th, 2022 3m 19s

The one you've been waiting for! Will it live up to your expectations?

Institutional Memory w/Special Guests Nima Shirazi & Adam Johnson from Citations Needed

Aug 23rd, 2022 1h 41m

With only one episode left to go, the boys are joined by the hosts of one of the very great Citations Needed to enjoy the cast's bout with senior-itis. Will CJ stay on at the White House or go on to make a fortune helping a billionaire whitewas

Oops

Aug 22nd, 2022 17s

Uh oh

The Last Hurrah w/Special Guests Pete D'Alesandro & David Sirota

Aug 17th, 2022 1h 40m

Pete & Dave team up to join Josh & Dave as they marvel at one of the most West Wingy moments in the history of The West Wing. Plus - Is there life after Wang? All is revealed!

A Very Special Thing w/Very Special Wil Anderson

Aug 15th, 2022 1h 59m

They did it. Those crazy bastards. They went and did it. One time and one time only... The Newsroom

Transition w/Special Guest Wil Anderson

Aug 8th, 2022 1h 55m

Wil Anderson comes back to wish us well, only to discover America has rendered all of his jokes moot.

Requiem w/Special Guests Vida & Trevor from Champagne Sharks

Aug 1st, 2022 2h 40m

It's the beginning of the new Santos administration, and being a good Democrat, he's lining his administration with Republicans. Our friends T&V make swing by to tell Josh & Dave how much they'll miss them, and we force them to stay and watch

Election Day Parts 1&2 w/Special Guest Katie Halper

Jul 25th, 2022 1h 34m

Katie Halper returns to say adios to Josh and Dave and endure not just one but TWO godawful seventh season episodes. Josh & Donna finally do the deed, Leo croaks, and Santos wins the presidential election, and it's STILL awful.

Welcome To Wherever You Are w/Special Guest Luke Savage & a cameo from Blaire Erskine

Jul 18th, 2022 2h 20m

We continue to wind down with one more visit from our old friend Luke Savage to discuss the dumbest scene ever on The West Wing and to say goodbye to us forever. Also, our NEW friend Blaire Erskine stops by to tell us about her experience disco