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The Press Fails Its Watchdog Role in The Newsroom
An indictment of the failure of the media to serve the central role of monitoring politics and a review of the foundations of news media
Ben Tries To Choose A Wedding Caterer
Ben asks Tom, Chris, and Ron to help him select a caterer for the wedding. He has the three people try different dishes and vote[…]
Jon Snow elected Lord Commander
A vote between three people to be commander of the Night’s Watch is occurring. When there are three or more choices, Kenneth Arrow showed in[…]
Framing A Vote
In an effort to get Sweet-ums out of Pawnee Parks, Leslie and Ann hold a town hall meeting. Both Leslie and Ron try to frame[…]
Larry David Arrested for Giving Water in Election Line
Larry David shows up at a polling line and gives a bottle of water to his friend. He is arrested for violating a law against[…]
Tom Cruise promotes Scientology
This interview shows how civil liberties function in practice in the United States: Tom Cruise openly expresses controversial views on psychiatry without fear of government[…]
A Presidential Debate on Federal Power and States’ Rights in The West Wing
Debate about federal power vs. state power
A Constitution Is Only the Start of a Democratic Culture in The West Wing
Christopher Lloyd playing Laurence Lessig, talks about how the Constitution is just the start of democratic culture.
Writing the Federalist Papers in Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton is now super-successful. He has more money than before and his services are in high demand. He can make more in each hour[…]
Election of 1800
The election of 1800 ended in an electoral tie so it went to the House of Representatives, which voted by state delegation, eventually ending with[…]