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3.15: Dead Irish Writers (with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau)

3.15: Dead Irish Writers (with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joins Josh and Hrishi to discuss The West Wing, political idealism, and Canadian values.

The West Wing Weekly

July 26, 20171h 2m

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Show Notes

In light of Donna's brief time as a Canadian in “Dead Irish Writers,” we’re honored to be joined this week by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau). (We know. We can't believe it either.) The PM discusses political idealism – both on- and off-screen – and gives us his thoughts on what The West Wing got right, his father's tenure as Prime Minister, how he feels about President Bartlet, and more. Plus, Josh and Hrishi talk about the parallels between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and The Troubles, and the value of overcoming your fear of public failure.

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