House of Cards, Scandal and Veep: Two TV writers explain Hollywood’s recent interest in DC politics.

Why Is Hollywood Making More Political Television? A Political Gabfest Bonus Segment.

Why Is Hollywood Making More Political Television? A Political Gabfest Bonus Segment.

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July 11 2014 4:09 PM
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The "Why Is Hollywood Mesmerized by Washington?" Bonus Segment

In a Slate Plus Political Gabfest bonus segment, David Plotz asks two TV writers to explain a wave of political television.

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In this week’s Political Gabfest bonus segment, David Plotz asks two Hollywood writers to explain the apparent increase in TV shows about Washington. His conversation with Peter Blake and Eli Attie begins here, or around the 53:10 mark below.

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From left : Peter Blake, David Plotz, Eli Attie

Courtesy of David Plotz