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.
Country
US
Seasons
1
S01E01
The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century
Jun 13, 2016
S01E02
Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A Critique
Jun 20, 2016
S01E03
Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy Steps
Jun 27, 2016
S01E04
Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed Electorate
Jul 11, 2016
S01E05
Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)
Jul 24, 2016
S01E06
Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and Loyalty
Jul 31, 2016
S01E07
The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American Politics
Aug 07, 2016
S01E08
The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political Storm
Aug 14, 2016
S01E09
Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and Patched
Aug 21, 2016
S01E10
The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War Votes
Aug 28, 2016
S01E11
Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary Policies
Sep 04, 2016
S01E12
Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?
Sep 11, 2016
S01E13
The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief Synopsis
Sep 11, 2016