

BONUS: How to West Win
Nov 3, 2023
Legal expert Andrew Weissmann and actor Bradley Whitford join Jennifer Palmieri to discuss the potential impact of Donald Trump's legal challenges on the 2024 presidential race. They reflect on their experience working on 'The West Wing' and discuss the show's portrayal of public service. They also highlight the ongoing New York civil fraud trial involving the Trump brothers, the Justice Department's handling of January 6th legal issues, major strikes across industries, and President Biden's stance on the labor movement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The West Wing: Reflections on Public Service
02:31 • 13min
Examining the Trump Brothers' Testimony in the New York Civil Fraud Trial
15:25 • 3min
The Slow Progress of the Justice Department
18:33 • 8min
Major Strikes and Biden's Stance on Labor Movement
26:34 • 2min
Wealth Gap, Strikes, and Hope for Change
28:59 • 9min