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BrainDead (2016)
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.
1. The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century
2. Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique
3. Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps
4. Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate
5. Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)
6. Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty
7. The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics
8. The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm
9. Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched
10. The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes
11. Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies
12. Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?
13. The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis
