Scandal, Shonda Rhimes’ signature White House melodrama is now in its sixth season, testament to a success, which has brought Kerry Washington two Golden Globe nominations and wide acclaim from fans. And they certainly were out in force for the recent Paleyfest panel – as were the HFPA’s Mirai Konishi and Jenny Cooney who talked to the principal stars. Listen to Kerry Washington (aka Olivia Pope) tell us why the show has been so groundbreaking and Tony Goldwyn  (President “Fitz” Fitzgerald Thomas Grant III) explain what sets this presidential character apart from other made-for-TV Commanders in Chief.