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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

Housing • Harper
Ep1: Priced Out of the American Dream
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Ep2: Rent-Controlled Chaos
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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

Healthcare • Nate
Ep1: Pre-Existing Plan
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Healthcare • Nate
Ep2: Out of Network, Out of Luck
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Healthcare • Nate
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

Higher Education • Greg
Ep1: A Degree of Debt
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Higher Education • Greg
Ep2: Accredited Nonsense
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Higher Education • Greg
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?
Anxiety Episodes

Anxiety • Ellie
Ep1: Nothing to Catastrophize
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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

Employment • Riley
Ep1: Full-Time Unemployed
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Employment • Riley
Ep2: Protection from Profit
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Employment • Riley
Ep3: The Employer Mandate
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Housing
Harper
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Healthcare
Nate
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Higher Education
Greg
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Anxiety
Ellie
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Employment
Riley
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