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Story Arcs

Housing | Harper

Ep1: Priced Out of the American Dream

Harper just wants a place she can afford. Gov has a plan to help—but what happens when “affordable housing” isn’t actually affordable?

Housing | Harper

Ep2: Rent-Controlled Chaos

Harper wants to live closer to work. Gov is determined to protect her from toxic landlords, but his protection comes at a price.

Housing | Harper

Ep3: Tiny Home, Big Government

Harper has found an affordable way to become a homeowner: a tiny house from Amazon. So why does Gov think she needs to be stopped?

Housing Episodes

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Housing • Harper

Ep1: Priced Out of the American Dream

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Ep3: Tiny Home, Big Government

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Healthcare | Nate

Ep1: Pre-Existing Plan

Nate turns 26 and gets kicked off his parents’ health insurance. Gov is ready with a whole new menu of options—but will any of them actually work?

Healthcare | Nate

Ep2: Out of Network, Out of Luck

When Nate gets sick, Gov is ready to help. But first, Nate has to figure out where he’s allowed to go…and who’s allowed to help him.

Healthcare | Nate

Ep3: Malpractice by Committee

Nate feels perfectly fine. Gov has other ideas—and apparently, a lot to say about Nate’s health, his habits, and what might be coming next.

Healthcare Episodes

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Ep3: Malpractice by Committee

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Higher Education | Greg

Ep1: A Degree of Debt

Greg knows what he wants to do with his life. Gov thinks he knows better—but what kind of future comes with a six-figure price tag?

Higher Education | Greg

Ep2: Accredited Nonsense

Greg has the skills to teach welding. But before he can open a school, Gov wants to make sure he knows how to follow the rules. (All of them.)

Higher Education | Greg

Ep3: Title IX, Rights 0

Greg makes a seemingly innocent choice on campus. Suddenly, he’s got a big problem—and Gov is there to save the day with a whole lot of paperwork.

Higher Education Episodes

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Higher Education • Greg

Ep1: A Degree of Debt

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Ep2: Accredited Nonsense

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Ep3: Title IX, Rights 0

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Anxiety | Ellie

Ep1: Nothing to Catastrophize

Ellie is looking forward to an upcoming trip. Then Gov invites her to talk through everything that could possibly go wrong. Is this therapy…or something else?

Anxiety | Ellie

Ep2: Fear Energy

Ellie feels pretty safe. Gov would like to change that. Just how many dangers lurk in everyday life?

Anxiety | Ellie

Ep3: A Trust Exercise

Gov is worried about the future of the planet. Ellie has a few ideas about where to start—but what happens when the solution gets a little too close to home?

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Ep2: Fear Energy

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Ep3: A Trust Exercise

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Employment | Riley

Ep1: Full-Time Unemployed

Riley is ready to start her career in interior design. But before she can work, Gov has a few requirements. How many is a few?

Employment | Riley

Ep2: Protection from Profit

Riley has a side hustle she thinks could actually make her some money. Gov is here to help—but what does it cost to be allowed to make a profit?

Employment | Riley

Ep3: The Employer Mandate

Riley’s business is growing, and she thinks it’s time to hire some help. Gov has some thoughts about that. How hard should it really be to create a job?

Employment Episodes

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Ep3: The Employer Mandate

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Housing

Harper

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Nate

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Greg

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Ellie

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