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Hail to the chief! It’s time for West Wing Trivia on a special, early election day episode of Dorky Geeky Nerdy.

If you’re in line to vote, good luck! Here’s thirty trivia questions to help pass the time.

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Episode Intro

Hail to the Chief. It’s time for West Wing Trivia. It’s a special, early release episode of the show because it’s Election Day here in the US. Today we have the chance to elect either the first woman president or the first convicted felon president.

If you’re in line to vote, stick with it. I’m really glad Colorado has mail-in ballots by default.

Back to the episode at hand, The West Wing is one of my personal favorite shows. Smart people. Sharp dialogue. I am down for all of it.

When you’re done with West Wing Trivia, be sure to share your love of the show with your friends and family. The more, the merrier.

I’m your host, Brian Rollins, this is episode 302 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast and let’s go walk and talk.

The Dorky Round

Who played President Josiah Bartlet in the series?
a. Martin Sheen
Prior to being President, Bartlet was Governor of what state?
a. New Hampshire
Until his arrest in the final season, who was the White House Communications Director?
a. Toby Ziegler
Who played Deputy Chief of Staff, Josh Lyman?
a. Bradley Whitford
What character was the White House Press Secretary for much the show’s run?
a. CJ Cregg
At the beginning of the series, who was Bartlet’s Chief of Staff?
a. Leo McGarry
Who played Sam Seaborn in the series?
a. Rob Lowe
What young man was brought on as the Personal Aide to the President in the second episode?
a. Charlie Young
Bartlet and his staff, all belonged to what political party?
a. The Democratic Party
Who was Bartlet’s first Vice President?
a. John Hoynes

The Geeky Round

Who is credited with creating The West Wing?
a. Aaron Sorkin
CJ is short for what?
a. Claudia Jean
Played my John Amos, who was the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff?
a. Adm. Percy Fitzwallace
Who was Leo’s trusty assistant?
a. Margaret
During the shooting at Rosslyn, Bartlet and what other staffer were shot?
a. Josh Lyman
Who played President Walken, the acting president while Bartlet invoked the 25th Amendment?
a. John Goodman
What chronic disease did President Bartlet suffer from?
a. MS. Specifically, relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis
Who was the First Lady during the run of the show?
a. Abby Bartlet
What position did CJ hold in the final two seasons of the show?
a. She took over as Chief of Staff from Leo
In the final season of the show, who became President?
a. Matt Santos

The Nerdy Round

Which actor’s death was then mirrored by their character’s death on the show?
a. John Spencer who played Leo McGarry
Which of the president’s daughters was kidnapped?
a. Zoey Bartlet
In 2020, the cast reunited to produce a live version of which episode?
a. Hartsfield Landing
Prior to being Chief of Staff, what position did Leo hold in a prior administration?
a. He was Secretary of Labor
How many seasons did the West Wing have?
a. Seven seasons
In what year did The West Wing debut?
a. It came out in 1999.
Following the September 11th attacks, what special, unconnected episode was produced?
a. Isaac and Ishmael
Jed Bartlet has a PhD and a Nobel Prize in what field?
a. Economics
Matt Santos served in which branch of the military?
a. The Marines. He’s a fighter pilot.
What was the title of the final episode?
a. Tomorrow. It’s also the last thing spoken in the series.

Episode Conclusion

And we’re done with West Wing Trivia. How did you do? Let me know on social media. Maybe even show off your “I voted” sticker. I’d love to see that. If you don’t have sticker, then share your favorite West Wing episode or quote from the show.

I’ll be back next week with more TV trivia. Here’s a clue:

What 2000s series follows a soap maker sentenced to prison for drug running?

A very different type of drama for next Wednesday. See you then.

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