Chapter
Accuracy of Veep in portraying politics
07:58 - 12:37 (04:38)
Professionals in national and high-level state politics claim that Veep is the only TV show that accurately depicts the language used in politics, as it portrays the limited power of lobbyists and the challenges they face in finding clients and contributors. Foreign lobbying, which is relatively rare, is also mentioned thanks to Ivy Lee.
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Paul Manafort, Republican strategist, became involved in politics during Ronald Reagan's 1978 presidential bid, where he served as the southern coordinator before backing out due to a loyalty dispute.
07:58 - 09:23 (01:25)
Summary
Paul Manafort, Republican strategist, became involved in politics during Ronald Reagan's 1978 presidential bid, where he served as the southern coordinator before backing out due to a loyalty dispute.
ChapterAccuracy of Veep in portraying politics
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this episode, the hosts discuss the accuracy of the TV shows Veep and The West Wing in portraying the language and behavior of people in politics and government.
09:23 - 10:36 (01:12)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the accuracy of the TV shows Veep and The West Wing in portraying the language and behavior of people in politics and government. They also comment on the unrealistic portrayal of characters in The West Wing as compared to Veep's realistic language and humor.
ChapterAccuracy of Veep in portraying politics
EpisodeNo Matter How Much You Hate Paul Manafort, You Should Hate Him More (And Here’s Why)
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Lobbyists have had a shaky history in the US, and foreign lobbying was rare until Ivy Lee.
10:36 - 12:37 (02:01)
Summary
Lobbyists have had a shaky history in the US, and foreign lobbying was rare until Ivy Lee. Now, lobbyists have a negative connotation because of their presumed corruption.