Once again, we dive into the surreal universe where Republicans are hard to beat in California, and Democrats have a lock on the Latino vote. 

This week's episode goes out with love to Michael McFaul, who is very much not worse than Hitler. 

At long last, we begin the dreaded FINAL SEASON of The West Wing. Will Josh & Dave make it across the finish line?  Only time will tell. 

Briana and Katie join Josh and Dave to wrap up The Hillary Thing  by watching Hillary and Huma discuss the meaning of life.  Plus: That amazing victory speech! Plus plus: Lee Camp stops by to talk about the demise of RT, and how opposing war makes you a Commie.

This week, it's all about sexism and ambition. Ashley Stevens & Meagan Day join us as Hillary explains how she managed to persevere in the face of the horrific misogyny of sexist pigs like Bernie Sanders. Also, some war stuff, more COVID ranting, and Josh's head explodes. 

Josh & Dave are joined by their pals from The Trillbillies Workers' Party to learn negotiation skills from the master herself.  Plus, Shanti Singh stops by to breakdown the school board recall in San Francisco, and to help us prove that Lee Fang is an idiot.

Julia Claire & Kate Willett join Josh & Dave as Hillary explains public speaking and how to handle hecklers. 

The first of our multi-part examination of Hillary Clinton's version of If I Did It.  We really will do anything to avoid going back to The West Wing. 

Dave and Josh aren't emotionaly there yet, so season 7 isn't happening this week. Instead, Brian Siano - our amazing research dude in Philly - pops by for a visit. Plus, fun with the Supreme Court!

SIX SEASONS DOWN! We're almost there, folks. Walker Bragman joins us to dissect the thrilling climax to the DNC storyline. Who will the Democratic presidential nominee be? 

Impossible space shuttle problems, decent Republicans, and the horrors of a contested Democratic convention. It's a very special science fiction episode of The West Wing!

Comedian James Fritz joins Josh and Dave to talk about God, children, ice cream, and the awesome January 6 celebration, with a special appearance by West Wing superfan Lin-Manuel Miranda.  Plus, an interview with social epidemiologist Justin Feldman about his terrific piece on the Biden administration and Covid, which you can read here:  https://jmfeldman.medium.com/a-year-in-how-has-biden-done-on-pandemic-response-88452c696f2

Cuba Libre! Soft core 90s porn! Brian Dennehy! All this, AND we take on the Don't Look Up non-controversy. 

We force the great comedian Eddie Pepitone to watch his first ever episode of your favorite show, then laugh at his howls of anguish. Plus - did we just hear the stupidest line of dialogue ever spoken on The West Wing?

Matt Stoller returns to discuss THE most important issue facing mankind today. We're talking about the deficit, of course.    Here's Matt's piece on the FDA creep responsible for the rapid test shortage:  https://mattstoller.substack.com/p/the-mustached-villain-behind-the

Jen Briney from Congressional Dish joins us to witness a truly massive return to Sorkinian misogyny on this week's episode. Plus, Josh cries while reading his acceptance speech. 

After weeks of running away from the job, Josh and Dave are back to discuss the latest episode of the show that must not be named. 

We HAD to do it - Briahna Joy Gray joins us for a deep dive into Crooked Media's very weird West Wing video. If you must see it, here's the link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eHe0GHC_6c

Josh and Luke did it so you - and Dave - don't have to. We watched the entire Mayor Pete documentary. We walk Dave through every horrifying moment. Plus, Alex Press stops by to give us an update on the IATSE vote. 

No show this week, kiddies, but we'll be back in seven days with a very special one. In the meantime, take a walk down Memory Lane with some of Diesel Boots' greatest WWT hits... plus - something new! Even when we're giving you nuthin', we give you sumthin'!

We're joined by Chapo Trap House's Amber A'Lee Frost to discuss the Cold War, Belarus, sexy ladies, and the joy of feeding Skittles to cows. 

The best goddam Pete in Democratic politics returns to discuss Iowa, corn, and the difference between Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Plus: Everyone gets horny.  Also: Is Matt Yglesias the stupidest human being to ever make a nickel as a pundit? Seriously - is there something wrong with his f*****g brain?

We're joined by recovering West Wing fan Jared Sexton to discuss what may be the Rosetta Stone of West Wing episodes. Plus, we learn that not all American contractors in Latin America work for the CIA. America is good!

In which we discover that no one on the West Wing writing staff knows what an activist is.  Plus - Dave comes up with the world's greatest podcast. 

Brand new West Wing writer Bradley Whitford takes on the third rail of American politics - gay marriage.