Our discussion of this episode takes many a twist and turn: from the NEA to JFK, from Star Trek to Eddie Murphy. Plus, Toby's confession that he is no fan of musicals leads us to the next chapter of "Hrishi Hruins a Musical."

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The One AM Radio - "An Old Photo of Your New Lover"

Ted Kennedy's answer to "Why do you want to be President?"

Dear Evan Hansen

Politico: "Campaigning from the White House"

JFK's "New Frontier" speech

Donald Fagen - "New Frontier"

Washington Post: "Trump wants to cut the NEA and NEH."

Slate Star Trek/West Wing article

Star Trek Voyager with West Wing characters [screenshot]

Catastrophe

The Last Man on Earth