BrainDead
Overview
A bright-eyed young staffer lands her inaugural job in Washington, D.C., only to stumble upon a disturbing reality: the government is at a standstill, and a bizarre alien invasion is underway. These extraterrestrial creatures are feasting on the brains of an increasing number of Congress members and their aides. As chaos unfolds, she must navigate the bizarre political landscape while confronting this otherworldly threat that’s turning Capitol Hill into a surreal battleground. With wit and intrigue, the show blends satire with sci-fi elements, exploring the absurdity of politics in a time of crisis.
Episodes
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1
The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century
Laurel Healy comes back to Washington, D.C. to assist her brother, Senator Luke Healy, at Capitol Hill, only to find herself in the middle of two majo...
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2
Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique
Laurel persists in her inquiry into the passing of the respected Dr. Daudier, as an unsettling wave of bugs begins to plague the residents of Washingt...
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3
Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps
A strange and fatal event occurs during a live broadcast, prompting Agent Onofrio to probe further, which leads Laurel, Gustav, and Rochelle to explor...
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4
Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate
Laurel and Rochelle work to convince Laurel's friend Abby to undergo an MRI in hopes of discovering the true reason behind the bizarre happenings in W...
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5
Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)
Laurel reaches out to her brother, Luke, seeking his assistance in prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to look into the bug situa...
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6
Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty
After Laurel becomes infected by the bugs, Gustav and Rochelle scramble to find a solution to save her. Meanwhile, with the Centers for Disease Contro...
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7
The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics
Laurel finds herself being scrutinized for her possible connection to the bug outbreak. Meanwhile, Gustav and Rochelle stumble upon an inventive metho...
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8
The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm
Rochelle and Gustav manage to apprehend a man they believe may be carrying the bugs, and they interrogate him for information. Meanwhile, Luke and Red...
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9
Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched
Senator Red Wheatus enlists a private investigator to probe into the financial and personal background of the Healy family. Meanwhile, Gareth discover...
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10
The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes
Laurel finds herself teaming up with her ex-boyfriend, Ben Valderrama, as Luke asks for her assistance in creating a political documentary to back his...
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11
Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies
Luke and Laurel hurry to unravel Red's hidden motives concealed within a substantial new budget proposal. Meanwhile, Gareth accidentally stumbles upon...
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12
Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?
Laurel uncovers that a senate bill is misleading and urgently seeks Luke's assistance, prompting a tense sit-in at the Senate. Meanwhile, Red and Ella...
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13
The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis
Laurel uncovers a method to rid someone of the bugs in their brain and decides to put it to the test on her father. With this newfound insight, she an...
