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What a weekend for Oliver!

For anyone who doesn't remember, the episode has a subplot in which a Navy fleet is moved away from port to avoid an approaching hurricane, only to be caught in the storm. The only ship the White House can reach is the tender ship USS Hickory, and Bartlet is left talking to "The kid in the radio shack", Harold.

To me, this scene is a masterclass in tension-building. Two people talking over a radio manages to make you feel every moment, all down to music, dialogue, and overall atmosphere.

I think the biggest thing though, is that we never see the Hickory. So many other shows would have included a scene of the ship in the storm. The West Wing doesn't, because the dialogue is so descriptive you can picture it in your mind as Harold describes the situation. 80-foot waves over the bow, fire in the engine room, no running lights. And a scared 20-something with a bleeding head wound huddled at a radio, talking to the President.

You can feel Bartlets' helplessness, and pinpoint the exact moment he realizes there's no hope. The only thing the most powerful man in the world can do now is be a comforting prescence as best he can.

Just a well-executed scene that makes me emotional on every rewatch.

One of the greatest IndyCar drivers of all time, Scott Dixon, is on the move. The 45 year-old New Zealander will leave the famous #9 of Chip Ganassi Racing and is believed to be signing with Arrow McLaren for 2027.

Dixon has achieved massive success with CGR since joining the team in 2002, winning 58 races, 6 IndyCar Championships, and the 2008 Indianapolis 500.