We the People

"We the People" is the seventh episode of the first season of Morning Show, a segment of It's All Been Done Radio Hour. It was first performed on June 6, 2020 as the third segment in Show LX. It has not yet been released on the podcast.
Written by Jerome Wetzel
Directed by Kristin Green
Previous episode: "Halloween"
Next episode: "Options"
== The Story ==
As the episode begins, a new day's show is about to start. Shelly Meyers asks Pat Shock and Gus Goodall if they're ready to execute Pat's new idea on-air. Pat is a little nervous, while Gus is with Shelly in thinking they shouldn't be talking to average citizens on the air. Pat argues that the best part of democracy is that everyone gets to have their say, and Shelly reminds him that she gave in and they're doing his new segment today. At least for this one time.
Back in the booth, Shelly gets Greg Hansley, an electrician, on the line. He is very excited to be on the show, being a fan. Shelly quickly puts him on hold and calls Sarah Griffith, an adjunct college professor.
On the air, Pat introduces what he hopes will be a recurring feature, then talks to Greg and Sarah. Sarah immediately tries to hijack the conversation, but Gus stops her and asks the two of them what their favorite donut in town is. When they argue that, Greg liking the locals and Sarah preferring an L.A. import, Pat transitions them over to the less controversial topic of politics.
President Anderson wants to build a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico to keep the zombies from entering. Both Sarah and Greg agree that the Mexican people deserve compassion and help, though argue over what the best way to handle such help is. Greg wants patrols on the border, which Sarah says is as racist as the wall. Greg reiterates that he does think the United States should offer assistance.
Gus isn't happy they are agreeing, but Pat says everything doesn't have to be a fight. Greg then states that the U.S. needs an election. Sarah accuses him of disliking President Anderson. Greg admits she isn't his choice, but he respects the office; he just thinks the people deserve the right to choose a leader in what should be an election year, whether it be Anderson of someone else, as she's made radical changes without winning a national election. Sarah vehemently defends the first female president from what she perceives to be an attack. It does look like Anderson is inclined not to hold an election.
In the end, Pat and Greg think they're all not so far apart, while Sarah disagrees with that assessment.
During a break, with the guests off the phone, Shelly admits things went well and agrees to let Pat do it again. However, as she says this she gets a look in her eye that Gus doesn't like. Then they go back on-air.
== Guest Starring ==
* Gavin Wycuff as Greg Hansley
* Samantha Stark as Sarah Griffith
== Trivia ==
* The installment was originally slated for April of 2020, but was pushed back when that show went virtual instead of in-theatre. Once it was clear the show would remain online for some time to come, it was re-scheduled for a future virtual show.
Category:MS Season 1