TV
2014
HD
BrainDead (2016)
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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S01E01 The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century2016-06-13
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1x2
S01E02 Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique2016-06-20
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1x3
S01E03 Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps2016-06-27
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1x4
S01E04 Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate2016-07-11
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1x5
S01E05 Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)2016-07-24
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1x6
S01E06 Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty2016-07-31
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1x7
S01E07 The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics2016-08-07
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1x8
S01E08 The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm2016-08-14
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1x9
S01E09 Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched2016-08-21
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1x10
S01E10 The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes2016-08-28
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1x11
S01E11 Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies2016-09-04
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1x12
S01E12 Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?2016-09-11
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1x13
S01E13 The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis2016-09-11
