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LAST BEST HOPE: An Explicitly Political Babylon 5 Podcast

LAST BEST HOPE: An Explicitly Political Babylon 5 Podcast

By: B90 Productions
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 Back in the halcyon 1990s, a syndicated sci-fi TV series warned us that it, indeed, *can* happen here. In this podcast we use BABYLON 5 to talk through our current political moment in an attempt to process, understand, and, perhaps, find hope.Copyright 2025 Art Political Science Politics & Government Science Fiction
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  • #7 – What Did We Do Wrong? (POINT OF NO RETURN)

    #7 – What Did We Do Wrong? (POINT OF NO RETURN)
    Jun 17 2025

    We're back after an unplanned hiatus—with the last episode we recorded before said hiatus. It's season 3's POINT OF NO RETURN.

    email: lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • #6 – A Stormy Present (MESSAGES FROM EARTH)

    #6 – A Stormy Present (MESSAGES FROM EARTH)
    Apr 28 2025

    00:27 Messages from Earth: Overview 00:53 Dramatic Arrival and Ominous Message 01:36 Earth Government's Dark Alliance 03:38 Clark's Ambitions and Modern Parallels 14:39 Sheridan's Leadership and Personal Reflections 27:33 JMS's Writing and Personal Influences 37:23 Leadership and Parental Influence 38:23 Conservative Parents and Trump Support 39:00 Generational Trauma and Leadership 41:50 Authoritarianism and Family Dynamics 43:23 Trump's Authoritarian Appeal 53:35 Martial Law and Authoritarian Tactics 56:19 Historical Parallels and Modern Implications 01:00:12 The Role of the Military in Domestic Affairs 01:12:12 Reflection and Self-Understanding 01:14:15 The Illusion of Control 01:15:06 Dictators and Delusions 01:16:12 The Crazy Man Leader Technique 01:17:50 Martial Law and Its Implications 01:27:40 The Power of Familiarity in Storytelling 01:34:05 The Roller Coaster of Season Four 01:35:30 Reflections on Babylon 5's Legacy 01:41:31 The Appeal of Authoritarian Stability 01:42:48 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts

    We want your feedback!

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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • #5 – Stupid Enough to Take It (DUST TO DUST, EXOGENESIS)

    #5 – Stupid Enough to Take It (DUST TO DUST, EXOGENESIS)
    Apr 15 2025
    Josh and John continue hurtling toward authoritarianism in the first half of BABYLON 5, Season 3...
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    1 hr and 57 mins

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