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Last Rants: Political Chat & Musings from an Empire on the Edge

15 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Politics, and Activism, and Parody, Oh My! Join progressive performer and activist Alyson Rodriguez Orenstein as she uses her passion for politics, performance, and pastiche to discuss the state of our nation's democracy, who we are as a people, and what we can do in the face of potential #^@&ing disaster. Joined by a different guest each week, Alyson will talk about the week's biggest news, and America's need for true systemic change. Each episode also offers up suggestions for real actions we can take at an individual level, and recognizes the need to laugh a bit at our ridiculous world. Will our democracy fall off a cliff?  Let’s talk (and sing) about it! Last Rants: Political Chat & Musings From an Empire on the Edge!  www.LastRants.com

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Episodes

So Long Cheeto, Here Come the Institutionalists (Guest: Kennedy Allen)

January 20, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Alyson is back for Season 2 and this time she’s bringing friends!  Starting this episode Alyson will be joined by a variety of progressive folks to talk about what’s going on in the world, ways we can contribute to making it better. We kick off joined by Kennedy Allen, of Women at Warp, Your Away Team, & The Black Tribbles.  Among other things we talk about our mixed feelings about the incoming administration, the disaster that calls itself the GOP,  class driven racism, vaccines,and we end...

Last Rants Season 2: Rant Harder - The Trailer

January 17, 2021 18:00 - 1 minute - 2.41 MB

Last Rants Season 2: Rant Harder More Rants More Raves More Silliness Now with Guests! Smash that Subscribe Button & we'll be in your ears soon!   Until then, keep your eyes peeled, your mind open, and your heart on. <3 

Holy $#!+ It's Election Day 2020!

November 03, 2020 18:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

Somehow it's Election Day 2020 and we are about to watch the ass try to kick the elephant... or something .   Today Alyson talks about why our episodes have not been coming out as scheduled for the last few weeks, and shares a few last minute thoughts as we brace ourselves for... Whatever The Fuck Is About To Happen.  Good Luck, America! www.LastRants.com In this Episode:  00:00:00 - Hello:  An Apology - I know I've been MIA with content, and I'm sorry.  Here's what's been going on. 00:...

Saving Spoons for Election Week

October 25, 2020 20:00 - 1 minute - 2.28 MB

Hello everyone,  Alyson here.   I’m taking a cue from Heather Cox Richardson, and listening to Self Care Saru and taking this Sunday off cuz I’m honestly… just burnt the fuck out.  I’ll be back next Sunday with another full episode Until then, keep your eyes peeled, you mind open, and your heart on...

Philling Out My Philly Ballot! *BONUS POD!*

October 21, 2020 20:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MB

In this BONUS Wednesday pod, Alyson goes over the Philly races and Ballot Questions that  she gets to weigh in on, in hopes that it'll help the rest of you out there to be comfortable with your ballots/the info you'll see when you head to the polls on November 3rd!  www.LastRants.com In this Episode:  00:00:00 - Hello:  Ballot instructions 00:07:10 - Presidential Race - Biden/Harris and why Jo Jorgenson SUUUUUCKS 00:11:00 - US Congress District 3 - Dwight Evans 00:12:08 - PA Auditor G...

Meaningless Hearings, Dueling Town Halls, & The Gayest Election Ever!

October 18, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MB

This week was full of all sorts of useless political content on the teevee.  Alyson talks about the dueling town halls and Amy Coney Barret’s Supreme Court Nomination hearings in case you didn't have the time to watch, cuz who the fuck does?   Plus we talk about the hypocrisy of the GOP breaking voting laws by setting up their own ballot collection boxes, why people whining about freedom of speech infringement is bullshit, and celebrate how fucking gay the 2020 election is!  Gnyaaaaaaassssss...

Happy National Coming Out Day from Me & the Fly on Pence's Head!

October 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

This week feels like a hangover!  We talk about Kamala & Mike’s Wednesdsay night showdown at the VP debate,  Connect some dots of the Evil Cheeto’s reckless behavior, and celebrate National Coming Out day, even in the pandemic.  Plus Alyson parodies more 80’s shit cuz let’s be real, she would have loved to be 20 in 1984 instead of being born that year.  Win a stylish Last Rants Tote Bag just by Subscribing, Rating & Reviewing our podcast! Winner announced on our show on October 18th 2020! (...

Sh!t Sh!t & More Sh!t - Debates, Voter Suppression, & a Covid Posi Prez.

October 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MB

The Evil Cheeto caught Corona in the wake of a sh!tshow debate.  We talk about that, the latest in voter suppression, and census news and Alyson gifts you with possibly the best (worst) Disturbed "ooo-wah ah ah ah" you ever did hear!   Win a Last Rants Tote Bag just by subscribing, rating, & reviewing!  Winner announced on our October 18th show!   www.LastRants.com State of the Empire: The Coronavirus In Chief Who Are We: The First Presidential Debate Be Heard: This week in Voter Suppr...

Injustice for Breonna

September 27, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Disappointment abounds as we learn about the indictments the Grand Jury handed down in Kentucky, and Breonna's killers seem t be escaping justice.  Plus the Big Ol' Baby in Chief continues to say he might not step down, and wrongly insists the election is already rigged against him, and that results must be announced on election night, even if ballots are left uncounted, cuz he knows the dems are voting by mail.   Win a Last Rants Tote Bag just by subscribing, rating, & reviewing!  Winner ...

Happy #^@&ing New Year! Eugenics & the Death of a Hero

September 20, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MB

It's Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Ruth Bader Ginsberg has passed and women in the US are STILL receiving forced sterilizations. It's been a rough news week.  We'll also talk a bit about how we can fight voter suppression, and Alyson sings more parodies of showtunes than she usually does, sorry & you're welcome!  Win a Last Rants Tote Bag just by subscribing, rating, & reviewing!  Winner announced on our October 18th show!   www.LastRants.com In this Episode:  00:00:00 - Hello: Oy...

A Nation on Fire

September 13, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

The West Coast is ablaze so we take a lil looksee at climate policy from both presidential candidates.  Meanwhile the nation celebrates Labor Day, Patriot Day, & Grandparents Day, and Alyson offers up some seasonally appropriate holiday carols! Win a Last Rants Tote Bag just by subscribing, rating, & reviewing!  Winner announced on our October 18th show!   www.LastRants.com In this Episode:  00:00:00 - Hello: Just a quick hello 00:01:27 - Who Are We: Literally on fire, Biden and the Or...

Ugh, Fine - 2020 Endorsement Special

September 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

As the 2020 Presidential Election draws near, Alyson talks about who she's voting for, why she's voting for them, and why she thinks you should too. We'll talk about voter abstention and third party voting, and accepting reality even when we're not thrilled about it.  We recognize that our democracy's issues are bigger than just one election, but that doesn't mean it's not important, so let's get into it. Win a Last Rants Tote Bag just by subscribing, rating, & reviewing!  Winner announced...

Ugh, Fine - A 2020 Endorsement Special

September 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MB

As the 2020 Presidential Election draws near, Alyson talks about who she's voting for, why she's voting for them, and why she thinks you should too. We'll talk about voter abstention and third party voting, and accepting reality even when we're not thrilled about it.  We recognize that our democracy's issues are bigger than just one election, but that doesn't mean it's not important, so let's get into it. Win a Last Rants Tote Bag just by subscribing, rating, & reviewing!  Winner announced...

Our Naked Empire - A Prologue

September 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Is American Democracy F#@&$d?  Our first EVER episode will introduce you to the show, and get us all on the same page as to why we're worried.  Climate change, disease, voter disenfranchisement, violence in the streets... are we repeating the mistakes of fallen empires of the past? Laugh, cry, scream & sing along with Alyson as we talk it over! Win a Last Rants Tote Bag just by subscribing, rating, & reviewing!  Winner announced on our October 18th show!   www.LastRants.com In this Episod...

In A World... (Trailer for Last Rants: Musings From an Empire on the Edge)

August 25, 2020 15:00 - 2 minutes - 3.75 MB

Coming September 13th, 2020!  Last Rants: Musings from an Empire on the Edge!   Subscribe today to be notified when we launch! Politics, and Activism, and Parody, Oh My! Join progressive performer and activist Alyson Rodriguez Orenstein as she uses her passion for politics, performance, and pastiche to discuss the state of our nation's democracy, who we are as a people, and what we can do in the face of potential disaster. Last Rants is a weekly news & opinion podcast unafraid to talk abou...

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