LAST BEST HOPE: An Explicitly Political Babylon 5 Podcast

LAST BEST HOPE: An Explicitly Political Babylon 5 Podcast

Fascism isn't science fiction.

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#12 – The Quiet Turning of Considered Conscience (SEVERED DREAMS)
March 2, 2026

#12 – The Quiet Turning of Considered Conscience (SEVERED DREAMS)

What Minnesota has in common with Mars...and what it doesn't.
#11 – Good, Kind, and Decent (THE DECONSTRUCTION OF FALLING STARS)
Dec. 29, 2025

#11 – Good, Kind, and Decent (THE DECONSTRUCTION OF FALLING STARS)

As we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026, Josh and John pause. Consider. Selah. It's season 4/5's "The Deconstruction of Falling Stars." <*> lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com @lastbesthopeb5 on social
#10 – Drunk, With the Rest of the Aliens (INFECTION)
Nov. 19, 2025

#10 – Drunk, With the Rest of the Aliens (INFECTION)

Please ignore the man in the rubber suit.
#9 – Rules of Engagement (NO SURRENDER, NO RETREAT)
Oct. 21, 2025

#9 – Rules of Engagement (NO SURRENDER, NO RETREAT)

Trump and Hegseth stomp their feet in front of the grown-ups; Bob wants a promotion. lastbesthopeb5@gmail.com
#8 – One Battle After Another (BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY)
Oct. 6, 2025

#8 – One Battle After Another (BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY)

In which Limbaugh, Musk, and Asimov walk into the docking bay
#7 – What Did We Do Wrong? (POINT OF NO RETURN)
June 17, 2025

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

In which we really grind our gears.

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Breaking Down Babylon 5 for 2025

"Wish I had found this earlier! Wish I could have been part of the discussion! I've been a dedicated Babylon 5 fan since its inception in the 90s. The discussion in this podcast is intelligent & t…"

B5Raven | May 28, 2025