S02E17 – The Big Ugly

We talk ballets, Ms. Landingham's up close magic skills, and give Doug a new nickname.

We talk snakes, the the validity of unnamed sources, and ship Sam and Connie.

We talk political apologies, presidential marriages, and mall culture.

We talk presidential event staging, question the President's decision making apparatus, and debate the use of that Dire Straits song.

We watch season 2, episode 21 of The West Wing (“18th and Potomac”).We talk presidential scandals, Eric gets a lesson in negotiating, and we deal with this episode’s shocking ending.Links:New Zodiac Sign – OphiuchusKenny ThurmanTrump Dentures?Melania’s Christmas WishRob Lowe Sex TapeBig Old DoinksGood Guy discountFlynn Inaguration TextsMammy YokumConfusing Mammy Yokum CartoonYoung Lady Old Lady Illusion

We talk fictional and real tax plans, have major issues with Sam, and Eric confesses to a crippling addiction.

We watch season 2, episode 19 of The West Wing ("Bad Moon Rising").We talk litigation strategy, plan a vacation in international waters, and eat some expired space food.Links• Cornel West Reader• ERA Ratification• 280• Oil Tanker Sizes• Astronaut Ice Cream 

We talk the ERA, presidential clapbacks, and how much of Eric's life is informed by throwaway lines in this episode.

We talk the filibuster, standing desks, and shirt tucks.