Caitríona Perry and Christian Fraser, both BBC journalists, join Chris Mason, the BBC Political Editor, alongside Bradley Whitford, the acclaimed actor from The West Wing. They delve into Donald Trump’s election success, examining voter demographics and cultural narratives. The team discusses the implications of Biden's campaign messaging and Trump's shifting policies amidst legal challenges. They also highlight the influence of Trump's family dynamics and the prospects of J.D. Vance rising in U.S. politics, all while reflecting on transatlantic political reactions.

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.

Since the last time he was on WTF, Bradley Whitford spent a lot of time listening to the show while taking walks. So he’s primed and ready to take his ongoing one-sided conversation with Marc back to the garage and turn it into a dialogue. Bradley and Marc talk about aging, Quakerism, having grown children, their changing perceptions about acting, and Gene Hackman. Also, as the fifth season of The Handmaid’s Tale gets underway, they confront the ongoing threats to democracy that make the show’s narrative too close to reality. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.