Topic: West Wing Week

10 chapters across the catalog

Illegal in Tennessee
Episode 312 39:44 - 44:47

312: Illegal in Tennessee

Obama Chrysler Plant Speech, Auto Industry Bailout

President Barack Obama visited a Chrysler plant in Toledo to claim the auto industry has repaid its taxpayer loans six years early. The hosts deconstruct this claim, noting the repayment was actually a high-interest refinance, and mock the President's use of the word "vindicate" regarding his faith in American workers.

Mission Accomplished!
Episode 290 10:13 - 13:41

290: Mission Accomplished!

Obama Presidential Address, Libya Strategy and Asset Seizure

President Barack Obama addresses the nation regarding the limited role of American forces in Libya and the transfer of responsibility to NATO allies. The administration reports the freezing of tens of billions of dollars in Gaddafi regime assets, intended for the future needs of the Libyan people. Analysis of the speech suggests the "larger strategy" involves securing oil interests and infrastructure under the guise of humanitarian aid.

Study says... Duh!
Episode 284 1:14:18 - 1:15:52

284: Study says... Duh!

Valerie Jarrett Influence, West Wing Week and Presidential Handling

Observations from the "West Wing Week" video series show Valerie Jarrett constantly at President Obama's side, including on Air Force One and at official dais events. The hosts describe her as his "handler" and a former "slumlord from Chicago." They question why an advisor has such high-profile proximity to the President compared to elected officials.

Husslin' for Humanity
Episode 280 17:55 - 21:44

280: Husslin' for Humanity

West Wing Week and the Out-Hustle Strategy

The White House promotional series "West Wing Week" featured President Obama discussing the national budget and education strategy at Parkville Middle School in Maryland. During the presentation, Obama emphasized the need for the United States to "out-hustle" the rest of the world to secure future industries. The rhetoric is mocked for its choice of terminology, suggesting a focus on "scamming" rather than traditional economic competition.

Mothra Will Save Us!
Episode 262 16:06 - 17:57

262: Mothra Will Save Us!

West Wing Week, Michelle Obama Healthy Meals Initiative

The White House reality series "West Wing Week" is critiqued, specifically a segment on Michelle Obama's healthy school meals initiative. President Obama is heard joking that he would be "sleeping on the couch" if the bill had not passed. The hosts suggest these recurring jokes indicate Michelle Obama holds significant influence over policy priorities.

Form 990
Episode 244 1:19:03 - 1:21:34

244: Form 990

West Wing Week, Infrastructure Investment, Tim Geithner

"West Wing Week" is a weekly video series produced by the White House to document the President's activities. Recent footage from the Rose Garden shows President Obama discussing infrastructure investment while appearing to manhandle Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner. The production is described as a taxpayer-funded reality show with a "Leave it to Beaver" style narration.

Phasers on Stun
Episode 234 47:23 - 51:23

234: Phasers on Stun

West Wing Week and Jewish New Year Conference Call

The "West Wing Week" video series noted the Jewish year 5771 and reported on a conference call President Obama held with 600 rabbis to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. The hosts discuss the timing of the Jewish New Year relative to Ramadan and criticize the administration for what they perceive as exclusionary religious outreach.

MAFIFA
Episode 214 43:45 - 47:56

214: MAFIFA

White House West Wing Week Reality Show

The White House has launched "West Wing Week," a highly produced online reality series documenting President Obama's activities. The show features music, graphics, and behind-the-scenes footage, including Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack discussing food safety and the President interacting with world leaders like David Cameron at the G20 summit.

MAFIFA
Episode 214 1:48:34 - 1:58:37

214: MAFIFA

West Wing Week Reality Show and Obama's Weekly Recap

The episode concludes with the full audio of "West Wing Week," a White House-produced recap of President Obama's schedule from June 25 to July 1, 2010. The segment covers the Wall Street reform bill, the G20 summit in Toronto, a town hall in Wisconsin involving a "Kringle" pastry, and a speech on immigration reform at American University.