This week, in honor of the upcoming inauguration, we’re planning our imaginary cabinet slate’s as we wish they could happen! We’re drawing from our favorite public figures and actors, as well as characters in film, television, and literature. Join us, debate with us, and let us know who you would pick!
Show Notes
- The hot chocolate referenced is in fact for the Gilmore Girls This or That: Holiday Edition that Jae participated in back in December, in the episode Holiday Mixtape
- Today we are designing our imaginary cabinet slates for who we would pick if we were the President and Vice President
- DISCLAIMER: This is all put together in good fun! The individuals and groups that we have selected, both human and additional species, are qualified only within the realms of our imaginations, and we fully acknowledge this.
- The cabinet is a part of the Executive Branch of government, and this episode only covers the main 15. For more information please see :
- We felt it was important to give the stats of each department’s employee base and budget because this is a great reminder of how much influence each position holds for the people of the United States.
- Angela’s Honorable Mentions: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Mikki Kendall, Diane Guerrero,
Position | Jae’s Nominee | Angela’s Nominee | Winner | Discussion Fact Checks |
Secretary of Agriculture | Jackson Bellville | Jackson Bellville | Jackson Bellville |
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Secretary of Commerce | Ashton Kutcher | Ryan Reynolds | Ashton Kutcher |
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Secretary of Defense | Ladies of Wakanda | The Doctor / The Avengers / Warriors of Wakanda / Princess Leia | Ladies of Wakanda (Dora Milaje) | |
Secretary of Education | Jesse Williams | Paris Geller | Jesse Williams |
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Secretary of Energy | Zenon Carr / Phil Diffy | Yoda | Zenon Carr | |
Secretary of Health & Human Services | Dr. Miranda Bailey | Dr. Miranda Bailey & Dr. Richard Webber | Dr. Miranda Bailey |
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Secretary of Homeland Security | Shonda Rhimes | The Doctor | The Doctor |
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Secretary of Housing and Urban Development | John Legend / Queen Mia Thermopolis | Kristen Bell | Queen Mia Thermopolis | |
Secretary of Interior | Bill Nye the Science Guy / Greta Thunberg | Moana of Montanui / Neil deGrasse Tyson | Moana of Montanui | |
Secretary of Labor | Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex | Michelle Obama | Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex |
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Secretary of State | Beyonce | Stephen Colbert | Beyonce |
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Secretary of Transportation | Seth Meyers / Stephen Colbert | Han Solo | Han Solo |
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Secretary of Treasury | Lin Manuel Miranda | Don Draper | Open Space! Let us know who you think should be in this position! |
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Michelle Obama | Owen Hunt | Michelle Obama |
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Attorney General | Elle Woods | Elle Woods / Michelle Obama / Mrs. Kim | Elle Woods |
