This episode is based on events that took place in Season 2 Episode 17 of the TV series Madam Secretary, created by Barbara Hall.

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1. “The Linchpin." Madam Secretary. Season 3, Episode 2, CBS, 16 Oct. 2016. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80188782?trackId=200257859

2. “Higher Learning." Madam Secretary. Season 2, Episode 17, CBS, 20 Mar. 2016. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80112469?trackId=14277283

3. “The Rusalka.” Madam Secretary. Season 2, Episode 3, CBS, 18 Oct. 2015. Netflix, https://www.netflix.com/watch/80112455?trackId=14277281