Escaping D.C.'s Real Life Political Drama With a Fictional One

There are countless political dramas and comedies to choose from, but with Washington D.C. feeling a bit like a reality show is there still room for political fiction or are Americans feeling the fatigue?

This week on Politics with Amy Walter from The Takeaway we talk to showrunners and screenwriters to see why they think there’s still a role for political fiction.

Guests:

Paul Redford is the writer for The West Wing, Designated Survivor, Alpha House, and Madam Secretary.

Barbara Hall is the showrunner for Madam Secretary.

Garry Trudeau is the showrunner for Alpha House.

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