BrainDead - S01E01: The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century

Name: The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Released: 2016-06-13
Duration: 45 min
Rating: 6.7

Jun 13, 2016IMDb : 6.7Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, ComedySeason 1, Episode 1

When 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 stopped working due to budgetary disagreements, and mysterious bugs are eating the brains of a growing number of Congress members and Hill staffers.

Director: Robert King, Michelle King, Robert King

Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danny Pino, Aaron Tveit, Tony Shalhoub, Nikki M. James, Johnny Ray Gill, Charlie Semine, Jan Maxwell

All Episodes - Season 1

01The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st CenturyJun 13, 2016 02Playing Politics: Living Life in the Shadow of the Budget Showdown -- A CritiqueJun 20, 2016 03Goring Oxes: How You Can Survive the War on Government Through Five Easy StepsJun 27, 2016 04Wake Up Grassroots: The Nine Virtues of Participatory Democracy, and How We Can Keep America Great by Encouraging an Informed ElectorateJul 11, 2016 05Back to Work: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Congress and How It Gets Things Done (and Often Doesn't)Jul 24, 2016 06Past as Prologue: Notes Toward a Post-Reagan Theory of Party Alliance, Tribalist, and LoyaltyJul 31, 2016 07The Power of Euphemism: How Torture Became a Matter of Debate in American PoliticsAug 07, 2016 08The Path to War Part One: The Gathering Political StormAug 14, 2016 09Taking on Water: How Leaks in D.C. are Discovered and PatchedAug 21, 2016 10The Path to War Part Two: The Impact of Propaganda on Congressional War VotesAug 28, 2016 11Six Points on the New Congressional Budget: The False Dichotomy of Austerity vs. Expansionary PoliciesSep 04, 2016 12Talking Points Toward a Wholistic View of Activism in Government: Can the Top Rebel?Sep 11, 2016 13The End of All We Hold Dear: What Happens When Democracies Fail: A Brief SynopsisSep 11, 2016

BrainDead S01E01 Synopsis

BrainDead "The Insanity Principle: How Extremism in Politics Is Threatening Democracy in the 21st Century" is part of the 1337x catalog. Rated 6.7/10, this episode delivers quality storytelling. Originally aired on 2016-06-13, this episode is part of Season 1 of BrainDead. Directed by Robert King, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Danny Pino, Aaron Tveit among the cast. With a runtime of 44m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. When 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 stopped working due to budgetary disagreements, and mysterious bugs a...