BrainDead S01E08 · The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm

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Rochelle and Gustav capture and question a man they suspect is infected by the bugs. Also, Luke and Red face off in a Senate Intelligence meeting about a potential war.

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1. 1 1. The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century2016-06-13 · 44mWhen Laurel Healy returns home to Washington, D.C. to work for her brother, Senator Luke Healy, on Capitol Hill, she is caught in the midst of two huge problems: the government has
2. 2 2. Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique2016-06-20 · 43mLaurel continues to investigate the death of esteemed Dr. Daudier, while bugs infect more citizens of Washington, D.C. Rochelle Daudier, the deceased doctor’s daughter and Gustav T
3. 3 3. Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps2016-06-27 · 44mWhen a bizarre and deadly incident takes place on live television, Agent Onofrio's investigation into it causes Laurel, Gustav and Rochelle to dig deeper into the bug mystery. Luke
4. 4 4. Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate2016-07-11 · 44mLaurel and Rochelle try to persuade Laurel’s friend Abby to get an MRI so they can uncover the real cause of the strange behavior taking over Washington, D.C. Luke attempts to reop
5. 5 5. Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)2016-07-24 · 44mLaurel asks her brother, Luke, for his help to get the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the bugs, but he insists she first consult Dr. Joanne Alaimo, a lea
6. 6 6. Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty2016-07-31 · 44mWhen Laurel is infected by the bugs, Gustav and Rochelle work quickly to figure out if there is any way to save her. When the Centers for Disease Control has its funding temporaril
7. 7 7. The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics2016-08-07 · 44mLaurel comes under investigation about her potential involvement with the bug infestation. Also, Gustav and Rochelle discover a unique way to communicate with those infected by the
8. 8 8. The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm2016-08-14 · 44mRochelle and Gustav capture and question a man they suspect is infected by the bugs. Also, Luke and Red face off in a Senate Intelligence meeting about a potential war.
9. 9 9. Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched2016-08-21 · 44mSenator Red Wheatus hires a special investigator to dig into the Healy family’s financial and personal history. Also, when Gareth learns some sordid details about Laurel’s romantic
10. 10 10. The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes2016-08-28 · 42mLaurel must work alongside an old boyfriend, Ben Valderrama, when Luke enlists her help in putting together a political documentary to support his anti-war initiative. Also, Laurel
11. 11 11. Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies2016-09-04 · 44mLuke and Laurel rush to uncover Red's secret agenda, which is buried in a massive new budget bill. Also, Gareth inadvertently witnesses an unsettling bug encounter in Red's office.
12. 12 12. Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?2016-09-11 · 44mWhen Laurel discovers that a senate bill is not what it appears, she implores Luke to help, leading to a dramatic Senate sit-in. Also, Red and Ella battle for control of the bug ag
13. 13 13. The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis2016-09-11 · 44mLaurel discovers the secret to driving the bugs out of a person's brain and tests the tactic on her father. Armed with new knowledge, Laurel and Gareth attempt to expel the Queen b