The West Wing (1999-2006) is a dual-edged saga. On the one hand, it shows the fans in the United States what happens inside the White House as the cogs in the wheel turn to make a presidency possible.

Yes, I know this is extremely naive; yes, I’m aware that Bartlet was problematic in plenty of ways, as were his staffers; and yes, I know that “The West Wing” was, in many ways, a liberal ...

‘The West Wing’ was my inspiration. 25 years on I got to meet President Bartlet When NPR was offered the chance to interview Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about The West Wing, I dashed ...

The whole Bartlet family gathers for a Christmas dinner, ... The first truly outstanding episode of The West Wing sees the Bartlet administration looking to fill a seat on the Supreme Court.

So many of the best West Wing episodes are about Bartlet and his staff just staying up late and trying to get the work done, ...

Aug. 3, 2024 Yes, I know this is extremely naive; yes, I’m aware that Bartlet was problematic in plenty of ways, as were his staffers; and yes, I know that “The West Wing” was, in many ways ...

Martin Sheen, who played President Jed Bartlet in The West Wing, in conversation with All ... It just felt like he was welcoming everyone to this family. And that's not usual on a set.

Martin Sheen, who played President Jed Bartlet in The West Wing, in conversation with All ... It just felt like he was welcoming everyone to this family. And that's not usual on a set.

As another terrifyingly significant presidential election nears, it’s hard not to fantasize about how different things could be. Imagine, for instance, having a president who put deeply held ...

Martin Sheen, who played President Jed Bartlet in The West Wing, in conversation with All Things Considered host Scott Detrow in the NPR studios. Air Force One takeoffs are often a frantic moment ...

When NPR was offered the chance to interview Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about The West Wing, I dashed through the newsroom with an energy to rival the show's iconic walk and talks.

When NPR was offered the chance to interview Martin Sheen and Melissa Fitzgerald about The West Wing, I dashed through the newsroom with an energy to rival the show's iconic walk and talks.