The Satellite Sisters recap the latest episode of the CBS drama Madam Secretary starring Tea Leoni and Tim daly. And on this week's episode, we get Stephen Sondheim and Joni Mitchell! Plus, lots of screen time for the behind the scenes lives of all of the people that populate The Seventh Floor at the Dept of State. But first... BLAKE OPENING MONTAGE WITH SONDHEIMMMMMMMMMM From Company—Bobby, Bobby… Blake, Blake, Blake He runs! He has a cat! He calls his mom on the way to work! Love you. Gotta go. Bye. Let’s talk about the overarching storyline—freeing an American Journalist from the Sudan. He was imprisoned 6 years ago and is now dying with TB. Over the years, DOS has monitored his status but has not been able to do anything. But the story is told through the lives and eyes of all the folks on the 7th floor... Blake - We all need one. A selfless assistant to a powerful person who loves his cat, his mom and his position. Nadine- the best. Everyone’s confidant. Her scene with Mike B- fantastic Daisy- oh no. Pregnant and we don’t find out until the end – but we all know it’s the Spy in Accountings baby Matt- a little bit of writers block- but I loved the way he got himself out of it. Exactly what writers do. Jay- woo-hoo! Good thing Jay got that couch last week! And Finally Elizabeth… smaller role, but always the emotional ceneter of the show. Light bulb moment? Check. Prfessional demeanor at all times? Check. Best Boss Ever vis a vis her conversation with Daisy? Check. At the end when they are all standing there together- a very nice moment. Sob, Sob. Binders full of Blouses RIP Daisy’s cute dresses. Blake’s natty suits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices