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Thank You for Smoking
Thank You for Smoking shows a meeting of tobacco lobbyists trying to determine how best to market and promote cigarettes.
Receiving McNamara’s Papers
The Washington Post receives McNamara’s papers, which became known as The Pentagon Papers. The Post ended up running these, even though the government attempted to[…]
Lame Duck Congress
A recently defeated Senator refusing to vote for a proposal he once supported because he believes in representing his constituents. The White House and Congress[…]
Ron Swanson Explains Libertarianism to a Child in Parks and Recreation
Ron Swanson explains to a child his views on government and libertarianism.
Trading Two Supreme Court Nominations in The West Wing
The importance of a balanced Court; the extent to which politics influences Court picks. Should a President nominate two judges, even if one isn’t their[…]
Swearing In a Member of the President’s Staff in The West Wing
Illustrates the formal appointment of a member of the President’s staff
Leslie Fights for the Parks Budget in Parks and Recreation
In this clip, Leslie fights for an increased budget for the parks department.
A Congressman Changes His Vote on the Census in The West Wing
Debate about using statistical modeling for the US census; details how individual representatives operate, the power of committees and committee chairs, and the role of[…]
A Gay Republican Congressman Explains His Party in The West Wing
Republican Congressman Matt Skinner, who is gay, discussing why he is a Republican and what it means to be a Republican.
Santos Defines What It Means to Be a Democrat in The West Wing
Candidate for President Santos, at a split nominating convention, discussing what it means to be a Democrat