The West Wing Weekly 2.19: Bad Moon Rising
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Feb 22, 2017 Listeners Amy and Jill contribute valuable insights on autism, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and understanding in portrayals. They discuss how The West Wing addresses autism, advocating care over a cure and sharing personal stories about late diagnoses. The conversation then shifts to the 'Bad Moon Rising' plot, delving into character dynamics and political dilemmas. Clever writing is highlighted, as the hosts examine issues of loyalty, deception, and the real-life parallels of political actions, all woven with humor and social commentary.
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Autistic Listener Shares Perspective
- Listener Jill shares her autism diagnosis at age 40 and how it reshaped her perspective on the episode.
- She emphasizes autism as a neurological difference, not a disease needing a cure.
Care Over Cure for Autism
- Autism is often misunderstood with focus on "cure" rather than sufficient care and accommodation.
- Supporting autistic individuals means funding care, not erasing their neurological identity.
Donna’s Convincing Acting Moment
- Donna's performance as the leak in CJ's office blurs the line between acting and real emotion.
- Her believable portrayal left hosts momentarily questioning her acting skills.