Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford on Their White House Return in ‘The Diplomat’
The New York Times • 10/10/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford, former co-stars of "West Wing," discuss their roles in the new series "The Diplomat," which brings them back to a fictional White House setting. Janney remarked, “We have been arguing in fake government buildings for over 20 years,” according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
96 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 96 days - proven survivor
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