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Hey! We are Ash and Katy, this is our podcast, Always the Last to Know! Growing up we were taught how to live in the world, everything was going fine…until literally, the entire world changed, thus making everything we had learned essentially obsolete. Needless to say, Mr. Feeny and Cory Matthews did not prepare us for social media takeovers, taxes, or making our way through an insane world where an entire generation is trauma bonded. It feels like we missed entire lessons on things so the g ...
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This week, we learn about the beautiful and community driven origins of Dyke Marches. If you are planning to attend the NYC Dyke March on June 29th, let us know! Ash will be there! NYC Dyke March Accessibility Accommodations Request Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbwfAN330QDzSf1ZL025taF-3i-9R_hW3OIVQlXO3MnjMcCw/viewform Sources http…
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This week, we learn about why LGBTQ+ youth homelessness is so prominent. We also discuss the physical and mental tolls that shelter life and living on the streets take on our queer youth, and then we highlight organizations that are taking matters into their hands to curb this epidemic. Organizations https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.ha…
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This week, we end our saga on Princess Diana. We cover everything from the divorce to the investigation of her death. Please note, we will absolutely not be entertaining any conspiracy theories about her death. That would be disrespectful to her memory, and would take away from the accountability of the people who actually caused her death. Sources…
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This week we are back to our Princess Diana series. We discuss the creation and release of Diana's book and her divorce from Charles. Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed by Ed Perkins Diana, 7 Days from BBC Books The Palace Papers: Inside th…
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This week we will be discussing the events that took place between May 1st and May 4th, 1970, during the student protests of the Vietnam War at Kent State University. Trigger warning for mention of police violence and murder. **DONATE TO OPERATION OLIVE BRANCH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/oob-perinatal-project Sources https://www.kent.edu/may-4-hist…
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This week we continue our Princess Diana series by covering everything that went down in the 1980's. From Charles' affair to Diana's affairs, to Diana's friendship with Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson, and Diana's time at Highgrove House, we have so much to unpack. Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The P…
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We're back with our next installment of the Princess Diana Series. We tackle the honeymoon to the birth of Prince William, and everything in between. Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed by Ed Perkins Diana, 7 Days from BBC Books The Palace P…
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This week we continue with our series on Princess Diana by covering her life from meeting Prince Charles through their engagement and honeymoon. *Trigger Warning for mentions of eating disorders.* Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed by Ed Pe…
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We step into our series on Princess Diana by taking a look at her childhood and what type of experiences she had while growing up in the realm of British Royalty. Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed by Ed Perkins Diana, 7 Days from BBC Books…
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This week we are learning about the Lesbian Herstory Archives and how they came to be! To volunteer with the LHA, visit their webiste! https://lesbianherstoryarchives.org/engage/volunteer/ Sources https://www.grassrootsfeminism.net/cms/node/625 https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/lesbian-herstory-archives/ https://lesbianherstoryarchives.org/about/wh…
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week we are stepping back in time to the 1500's to learn about Irish pirate (and all around bad ass) Grace O'Malley! Sources https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/grace-o-malley-irish-female-pirate https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiegoldsmith/2022/11/22/irelands-most-famous-pirate-queen-grace-omalley/?sh=40628d442a47 ht…
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Because of course we already have an update for last week's episode... Congress continues to be unhinged at an alarming rate. SOURCES https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/27/congress/maces-ivf-alternative-00143590 https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/28/congress/blocks-ivf-vote-gop-senate-protections-00143918…
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With the recent ruling in Alabama that is impacting In Vitro Fertilization treatments, Ash is teaching us what the treatment process is, who would benefit from the treatments, the mental/physical/emotional/and monetary tolls the process takes, and what the Alabama ruling means for patients and medical providers. MENTAL HEALTH/FINANCIAL RESOURCES ht…
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This week we learn about the life story of Josephine Baker. She was an unmatched performer, a lover of Paris, and an undercover spy, amongst so many other incredible qualities and talents. Sources Josephine Baker The Story of an Awakening- https://archive.org/details/the.story.of.an.awakening https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biogra…
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This week, we discuss the origins of the term "crimes against humanity" and the legal precedents it has had throughout time. We also talk about the founding of the International Criminal Court and how it prosecutes cases. Sources https://www.government.nl/topics/international-peace-and-security/international-legal-order/the-international-criminal-c…
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This week, we learn about 3 incredibly strong and multifaceted black women who lived during the time of the civil war. We also discuss the importance of archiving and protecting the means of record keeping for accurate portrayals of history. SourcesAlways the Last to Know
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This week, Katy dives into the incredible life of poet, professor, lesbian icon, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde. We would like to give a trigger warning for the mention of suicide in the episode. Sources Zami: A New Spelling of My Name https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde https://alp.org/about/audre https://www.britannica.com/b…
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This week, we talk about what pinkwashing is and the toll it takes on the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Take Action Now: https://bdsmovement.net/get-involved/join-a-bds-campaign https://inequality.org/action/ Sources https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/pinkwashing/ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/8/9/against-the-pinkwashing-of-israel https…
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We're rewinding it all the way back to episode 8! We have a summary of the first part of this topic, and an update on the court case between Google and the Department of Justice. Sources https://thecapitolforum.com/google_antitrust_trial_2023/ https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-google-monopolizing-digital-advertising-technologie…
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Welcome Back! It's our first episode of 2024! We hope you all had a nice break, we sure took our break seriously, but we're excited to be back in the saddle! This week Ash teaches us about what greenwashing is, how to spot it, and how to combat it! Enjoy! Sources https://greenly.earth/en-us/blog/company-guide/what-is-greenwashing-all-you-need-to-kn…
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This week, Katy tells us about antiquities that have been stolen from Egypt throughout history. We also discuss the recent events of a smuggling ring connected to some major museums. Sources https://www.npr.org/2022/10/12/1128288196/egypt-calls-for-the-return-of-the-rosetta-stone-and-other-ancient-artifacts https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/wh…
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This week we chit chat about how grateful we are for all of you, listeners! With the Spotify Wrapped numbers and the orders coming in for our merch, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your support. We also read a couple articles and discuss them. This is a low key episode this week because Ash's brain broke while making the merch st…
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This week we have a special episode topic chosen by one of our Dream Maker Patreon subscribers, Bailee! Ash knew nothing about this topic when she started writing her notes, so this was truly a learning experience for all. Reminder, if you would like to pick an episode topic, sign up for our Dream Maker tier of our Patreon! www.patreon.com/al2kpodc…
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This week, we learn about an innovative method of voting that would allow for equal opportunity for 3rd party candidates. We learn about the pros and cons of changing our system to ranked choice voting. We also learn about the different stages of political party systems the United States has cycled through. SOURCES https://rankthevote.wpengine.com/…
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Katy tells us about a psychological study that took place in the late 50's and the 60's, the repercussions of which are still being felt today. Links to donate & give aid to the Palestinian people https://instagram.com/mirna_elhelbawi?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== To purchase e-Sims so that Palestinians can contact the outside world and their loved ones …
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Welcome to our Halloween Special! Join Ash, Katy, and their wonderful friend Hayley on an adventure to the end. Stay tuned for special social media content at the site of the mystery location. Happy Halloween Listeners! SOURCES Mark Pappas - Camp Hero - Montauk, NY | Camp Hero History Youtube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrQn_9Co_dQhttps…
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Today Katy tells us the tale of the last great heist of some of the most prolific burglars in England. SOURCES https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/15/the-north-london-pub-where-hatton-garden-raid-was-planned https://theweek.com/63246/how-the-real-hatton-garden-robbery-played-out https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/mar/15/hatton-garden…
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This week we discuss women's financial rights in America. We go over a timeline of different legislation and their impacts. We also discuss how some legislation only positively impacted white women, or were more favorable to white women. Intersectionality is something that is desperately needed in our country's systems. SOURCES https://www.loc.gov/…
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We're back, to learn about The Willow Project. Ash gives us the lowdown on what the project is and who started it. We also learn about how the government has handled the project, and what happening now on a legislative level to save Alaska's wilderness from climate change impacts. Earthjustice Sierra Club Sierra Club of Alaska The Wilderness Societ…
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The rules are simple... just follow us on socials, and like and comment on our giveaway posts on tiktok or instagram! Winners will be announced on October 4th, good luck! **This is very real lol, we are you giving you a chance at the tickets that we were planning on using but have to give up since we'll be out of state creating content for the Hall…
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This week, Ash teaches us about how hair has become part of the fight in cleaning up oil spills! Find A Hair Boom Salon Near You: https://greencirclesalons.com/directory/ Sources https://greencirclesalons.com/ https://greencirclesalons.com/where-waste-goes/# https://recyclenation.com/green-glossary/oil-spill-hair-booms/ https://matteroftrust.org/ma…
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As promised, Scientology Part 2! This week we delve more into who David Miscavige is and what his influence on Scientology has been. We also hear the stories of people who have escaped Scientology, including Leah Remini. PODCASTS: Fair Game with Leah Remini and Mike Rinder Blown for Good: Behind The Iron Curtain of Scientology Surviving Scientology…
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Hi Listeners! Scientology will be back next week, we promise! This week, Ash teaches us all about the Freedom of Information Act. Since this entire podcast is all about educating ourselves, we figured we'd bring you some info on how to make requests from government agencies for documents, and share the history of how FOIA came to be. Sources https:…
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This week we are taking a small break from Scientology and giving you some hypothetical situation questions. Ashley judges between Katy and Katy's husband, Mike, on who has the best answers. Attention Mike's Aunt Susan... maybe skip this episode, your nephew gives some *unhinged* responses.Always the Last to Know
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The topic of Scientology has turned into a bigger project than we thought it would, so here's an episode where we go over the players in the game, we give some more context to things we learned about in part 1, and we really dive deep into how Scientology took on the IRS. Sources Going Clear HBO Documentary https://www.scientology.org/ (WARNING: TH…
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Katy is starting a deep dive into some different cults, and this week we are starting with Scientology! We learn about the beginnings of the "religion" in this week's episode. We discuss the ways in which L. Ron Hubbard began his journey with Scientology by using a special type of therapy that is very similar to the cognitive behavioral therapy tha…
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This week we learn about the history and current systems of naming hurricanes. Here are some mutual funds to help support Maui in the wake of the fires: Donate DIRECTLY to Citizens of Maui: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lExatubPl6zvsDcy4qUd3Sv1PvvKrzMhUyOzaKuId0o/htmlview Maui Nui Strong: https://www.mauinuistrong.info/support Maui Food B…
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This week we have a fantastic discussion with Clara Sterling about the writers and actors strikes, specifically in Los Angeles. Clara has been spilling the strike tea through her TikTok account, and today we go a little more in depth on some of the aspects of the strikes that she has reported on. Clara has been participating in the picket lines, an…
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To our listeners in The Bahamas, this episode is dedicated to you! For months now, you have keep us in the Top 100 Society & Culture Podcasts for your country on Apple Podcasts. The love does not go unnoticed, ever. We get so excited every week when we receive our chart update email. This week, we learn about the negative effects that climate chang…
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This week, Katy tells us all about the ethics, or really the lack thereof, behind donating your body to science. We hear very real examples of what can go wrong when there aren't guidelines and checks & balances in place for these kinds of organizations. It is not all doom and gloom though! Stick around til the end to hear about the places that are…
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This week, Ash leads us through a discussion based episode. We talk all about the societal pressure to have your shit together, what it looks like to have your shit together, and if we think the notion is real or not. Ash asks Katy 6 questions during the episode. We would love to hear your answers, please share them with us on our Instagram and Tik…
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And we're back! Thank you for your patience while we took a weekend off. This week, we'll be discussing the importance of media literacy & we have some updates regarding fast fashion and the AI world. Tiktok Ash mentions in the episode: Stonewall Rebellion - Gina Tonic https://www.tiktok.com/@ginatonicnyc/video/7249831043547680043?lang=en…
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We apologize for no episode this week. We have been a bit overwhelmed the last two weeks with general life things, and we've currently embarked on a "get our friend a puppy 5+ hours away from home" mission. We promise we'll be back next Sunday with a fantastic episode for you! - Ash & KatyAlways the Last to Know
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This week, Katy teaches us about the complicated history of German physician and sexologist, Magnus Hirschfeld. We learn about his advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, the world's first trans clinic, and the community of support he helped build. SOURCES: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-forgotten-history-of-the-worlds-first-trans-clinic…
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This week we speak with Maria Weston Kuhn, Founder of Drive Us Forward and car crash survivor. Drive Us Forward is a Gen Z led 501(c)(3) non-profit organization advocating for the end of gender inequity in automobile safety standards. Maria tells us about how her experience as a crash survivor led to her activism and to starting the foundation. We …
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