EPISODE · Dec 22, 2016 · 1H 4M

Ep. 107 - Eli Attie

from The Axe Files with David Axelrod · host The Institute of Politics & CNN Podcasts

Eli Attie, writer for The West Wing and former political speechwriter, talks with David Axelrod about how he went from being a speechwriter to writing television scripts for one of the most notable shows on American politics, his recollection of being in the room on election night when Al Gore rescinded his concession to George W. Bush, and how the fictionalized version of the political speechwriter is often at odds with reality. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Dec 22, 2016

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Ep. 107 - Eli Attie

0:00 1:04:33

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Axe Files with David Axelrod?

This episode is 1 hour and 4 minutes long.

When was this The Axe Files with David Axelrod episode published?

This episode was published on December 22, 2016.

Can I download this The Axe Files with David Axelrod episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!