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The rubber chicken joins the fight for $15, as the junior senator from Texas, fresh off his quick sojourn to Cancun, popped up at the CPAC convention. Ted Cruz was in Orlando alongside the former leader and a mob of maskless minions, all there to pretend that Joe Biden isn’t president and that nothing happened at the Capitol on January 6th. Sen. McConnell, now the minority leader, plays it both ways in the fallout of impeachment number 2, showing that there is no issue he can’t squirm his way clear of. And to fix all that ails our country, Lewis proposes a new constitutional amendment that would create pyrotechnic consequences for officials who lie to the public. Let’s get Amendment no. 28 on the books! Finally, in international news, the oldest living person, a 117-year old woman from France has survived the pandemic. In true Gallic fashion she celebrated with Champagne and foie gras. Lewis heartily approves.This week’s rants include a discourse on how to properly cook chicken, the state of school safety in the Covid Era, the plight of a gay man in Kentucky where things took a turn for the worse in 2016, the fine art of laziness, and as if travel weren’t hard enough right now, why, oh why, do they not serve alcohol on airplanes. The live rants come from Rochester, MN, home of the Mayo Clinic and the best muffins in America.Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlackNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh Button Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just when its citizens needed help the most, Texas leaders take vacations and Lewis has a few thoughts about leadership from Ted Cruz on down. Speaking of leadership, our former Leader is having a bit of an issue with his tax returns, but that’s okay! According to Q-Anon he’s going to assume the Presidency again on March 4th, hooray!This week users brought Lewis yet another constitutional amendment followed immediately a risk analyst who really wonders about the liability 55 gallons of personal lubricant. An old school complaint re-emerges with a modern twist, a rant in 3 codas, people with odd company loyalties, a lady requesting Lewis curse for her, the age old debate about senses of humor, and a woman who wonders why her son is averse to hygiene. By pure serendipity, the live rants come from Houston this week, much love to the people of Texas right now.Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/OfficialLewisBlackNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh Button Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The rubber chicken might be running for a Senate seat in 2022 because we all know it would’ve voted to impeach had it been in office. The second impeachment of our leader brings back memories of when Lewis was involved in an impeachment during his college senate years. After thinking about it, that might’ve been the moment he realized he wanted to pursue a career in comedy. This past week brought the birthday of Lewis’ father so he was reminded of a moment about a prejudice epiphany as the passing of jazz great Chick Corea, brings up a great story about when he and Lewis met when they were both accepting their Grammys.For the rants this week Lewis reads some new constitutional amendments; someone who heard a previous rant about Weetabix and provided some Swedish translation on the subject. A lady who accidentally labeled her neighbor with the wrong political affiliation, an expat in South Korea who might be okay with strict COVID guidance, a man who has a serious bone to pick with common sense, and finally some really great advice from your old High School classmate about sliding into DMs. The live rants from the road come to us from Biloxi, MS where if you ever find yourself in town near the Beau Rivage theater, you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you did not stop by Mary Mahoney’s. Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh Button Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Lewis is surprised to learn he was “selected” as a COVID-19 benefit winner. After reading that email, he also might know a Saudi prince that wants to give him millions of dollars as well, okay!? The second impeachment of Donald Trump is underway and if the incompetence of members of Congress doesn’t make you mad, you might just not be paying attention. But it’s not all bad news! After too long a delay, Lewis’ mother will finally get her vaccine this week and the fine folks at the NFL decided to pay tribute to frontline healthcare workers by holding a super spreader event so they will have someone to take care of. How nice of Roger Goodell and the gang?This week’s rants are top notch, as Lewis hears from a few ranters that feel public servants both don’t represent us well and spend too much time on social media. Rants about the lack of understanding about social distancing. A Canadian who adores a British accent (Lewis is not great at it), a woman who has a real problem with call volumes, and a Brit who really doesn’t need any more fiber during the quarantine. The show then rolls into Hattiesburg, MS for some live rants read at first Lewis’ tour date stop of 2020, when times were a little bit simpler.Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWE Subscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh ButtonFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have new conspiracy-theory embracing people in Congress and Lewis is seriously considering running the rubber chicken for office. Why not? It can’t do any worse. When are we going to declare enough is enough? Lewis’ mother finally got her stimulus check, but not in check form because nothing can be easy these days. For the rants, Lewis received some more user-submitted rants and the start off with two back-to-back ones in different countries that both tackle the McDonald’s drive-thru. Additionally it appears Canada is not handling COVID response any better than we are in the US, a 15 year-old learns how to use a can opener, and Robert presents Lewis a few ideas for a new Constitutional Amendments. Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWE Subscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh ButtonFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, we have a new administration in White House but our outgoing Leader departed in an interesting manner, would we have expected anything else? Lewis also received his COVID vaccination this week and tells the story. While the loss of Hank Aaron stings losing Larry King was a bit more personal for Lewis since he’s been on Larry's show and did a benefit for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. While the live rants this week take us to Conchord, NH fans also submitted their quest to get the vaccine in Plano, TX. A transgender woman who can’t wait to leave Missouri, the little things when it comes to grocery shopping, and all things Pennsyltucky. Lewis references comedian Mike Wilmot’s stand-up bit “Sandwiches Will Overcome Racism” watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9E47BI39mPkSubmit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWE Subscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh ButtonFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Inauguration and Inoculation Day for Lewis as he's celebrating the peaceful transfer of power with a needle in his arm. Just perhaps it will be enough to get rid the vibe of the last 4 years have generated. The bus is not rolling this week but that just allows for an episode of fresh listener-submitted rants. Some people have the state of affairs on their mind and let them rip, while others would rather bide their time by simply airing their grievances about Fitbits or the classic terrible reward for a job well done.Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh ButtonFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The United States had a really dark week and like many of us Lewis is grappling with how to make sense of it. One thing is certain, he knows there are plenty to blame on the assault on our democracy and he has their numbers. As do many of the people submitting rants, from serious inquiries about how to explain it all to a child, people still not taking the pandemic seriously, the red tape our healthcare system provides, and a man from Iowa who was part of a COVID test group. Before you think this episode is nothing but doom and gloom, have faith because TV commercials are still enraging people and one young man might just have the best car out there just to spite his father. Then Lewis pulls an episode of rants straight out of Montclair, NJ. Where the locals don't want you there, they got out of the city already, there's no more room!Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy New Year! The year is 2021 - has the ticking over of the new calendar solved all of our problems yet? Probably not, and like many of us Lewis is trying to hold on as best as possible. Which is tough, because the world and its leaders are doing their best to throw the worst at us. And you know things are truly crazy when his Washington Football Team wins its division. Luckily we have some great listener-submitted rants that prove we're not all losing our minds. Then we roll into Shippensburg, PA's at the Grove Theater for some live rants straight from the folks at Shippensburg University.Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black’s RantcastApple – https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify – https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle – https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon – https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite – http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram – http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter – https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final Rantcast of 2020 and Lewis is coming in hot as he attempts to even begin to figure out how to wrap up the year. In a nutshell, it will take an entire 365 days to summarize everything that happened.On this episode, Lewis fields rants from an American abroad who just returned after spending the last few months attempting to explain how the U.S. handled the pandemic to foreigners. Someone also has a bone to pick with those preaching "love thy neighbor." How little St. Louis is doing about contract tracing, and even some anger about hot chocolate. But it's not all negative... Lewis also learns he played a small part in someone's encouragement to start to pay it forward during the holiday season. The live rants come from Worcester, MA where Lewis has some fond memories yet also had some of the worst Chinese Food of his life.This episode is brought to you by Better Help - Listeners get 10% off their first month by visiting http://www.BetterHelp.com/rantcastSubmit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black's RantcastApple - https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle - https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon - https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite - http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter - https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's something you don't see everyday... a coyote in the Bronx. But that's just what happened to Lewis this weekend when he was headed to the golf course. Perhaps it's a metaphor for these times we live in, or maybe the coyote was just playing through on his way to track down its prey. If you're also thinking metaphorically, the US also got its vaccine this week - good news since its also been unable to execute the most basic of civic duties to prevent the spread, but who is keeping track?The live rants pick up again in Springfield, MA as Lewis also fields some user submissions from around the globe including an Australian who has a bone to pick with delivery drivers, someone who was was horrified to see what her neighbor did with hand sanitizer, a healthcare professional that calls bullshit on it all, and the age-old rage against some good avocado toast.This episode is brought to you by Better Help - Listeners get 10% off their first month by visiting http://www.BetterHelp.com/rantcastSubmit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black's RantcastApple - https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle - https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon - https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite - http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter - https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A special rant from Lewis Black titled, "He Didn't Lose" written by his friend Richard Dresser. It takes a look at the past 4 years of Donald Trump's presidency.Submit rants to Lewishttps://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, "Thanks For Risking Your Life" is available now!https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe to Lewis Black's RantcastApple - https://bit.ly/rantcastSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3oNaPFhGoogle - https://bit.ly/37Zb35uAmazon - https://amzn.to/37bg8ZaFollow LewisWebsite - http://www.lewisblack.comInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/thelewisblackTwitter - https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis notices that the McRib is back and if that's not a metaphor for some people's happiness, what is. Fresh rants come pouring in from fans, some long, some right to the point. Before we roll into Rochester, NY Lewis takes this opportunity to read a special rant by an old friend and writer Richard Dresser titled, "He Didn't Lose." It sums up the world we've been living in for the last 4 years quite nicely.This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month by visiting www.betterhelp.com/rantcastSubmit rants to Lewis - https://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now! Watch, buy, or stream it now https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe - https://link.chtbl.com/rantcastsubscribeNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh ButtonFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanksgiving has passed, and while there's plenty to be thankful for, there's just as much to rant about! Lewis might be thankful for his football team wining this weekend, but he's also just as fired up about the world and how our journalists just can't seem to be good at their job. This week Lewis also took new rants from fans who take aim at Christmas carols and bad teacher appreciation weeks. This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Get 10% off your first month by visiting www.betterhelp.com/rantcastNew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh ButtonSubmit rants to Lewis - https://www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now! Watch, buy, or stream it now https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWESubscribe - https://link.chtbl.com/rantcastsubscribeFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we embark on what might be a very non-traditional Thanksgiving for most across this nation, Lewis reflects on the last few weeks of turmoil. Is he able to bring levity to the situation? You will have to listen for yourself. For the second episode in a row Lewis pulls some fresh user-submitted rants before whisking everything to Austin, TX where he set up shop at the Moody Theater (where they tape the iconic Austin City Limits) in a city where memories of live performances and great food are sorely missed these days.Lewis’ new special, "Thanks For Risking Your Life" is available now! Watch, buy, or stream it now https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWE[Subscribe] https://link.chtbl.com/rantcastsubscribeFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis returns after a week off and perhaps taking the week of the Presidential Election was the wise choice. Because whew! What a week it was! While its not news that our leader has learned anything new during that time off, this show did. Over the past few months, you fans have been submitting many, many new rants to Lewis and he wants to showcase that. This episode features new rants from you loyal fans submitted in the last few weeks. Then we throw it off to San Antonio, TX - a city Lewis likes to call the margarita of cities. Stay safe out there!To submit a rant to Lewis, visit www.lewisblack.com/liveLewis’ new special, "Thanks For Risking Your Life" is available now! Watch, buy, or stream it now https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWENew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh Button[Subscribe] https://link.chtbl.com/rantcastsubscribe[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack[Twitter] https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Election Day and as the American public is making important decisions about its future at the voting booths, Lewis shares some thoughts he typed on a word processor (in another century) that are just a relevant then as they are now. We visit two destinations in North Carolina and then to Tennessee reading the rants of the people and, as always they never disappoint.Lewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now! Watch, buy, or stream it now https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWENew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh Button[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack[Twitter] https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis is fresh off 3 hours of dental surgery and he's learned a few things. Mainly he'd rather be strapped to the chair with a dentist wrenching away at his mouth than dealing with the news of the day and he's probably not the only one who feels this way. This week's rants come from the good people of Milwaukee and the world's best green room and then rolls through Grand Rapids.Be sure to check out Lewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life which is available now! Watch, buy, or stream: https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWENew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh Button[Subscribe] https://link.chtbl.com/rantcastsubscribe[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack[Twitter] https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time of the year and we’re not talking about the fucking Candy Corn! We’re talking about election season and right now there seems to be no adults in the room wanting to actually tackle the important topics for the people like the pandemic, relief packages, civil rights, or even determining what even needs to be worked on together, it’s mind boggling! We’re taking a trip through Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, and San Diego where, well it seems the fires never seemed to stop between the recording of these rants and present day. Lewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now! Watch, buy, or stream it now https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWENew episodes arrive every Wednesday via The Laugh Button[Subscribe] https://link.chtbl.com/rantcastsubscribe[Facebook] https://www.facebook.com/thelewisblack[Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/thelewisblack[Twitter] https://twitter.com/thelewisblackFor advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, it’s another week another round of strange times getting stranger. No, we’re not talking about the impending election, we’re talking about October and fucking pumpkin season and all the nonsense that comes with it. The rants this week take us through beautiful parts of California – Monterrey, Sacramento, and Napa where apparently some of those in the audience feel Lewis has an issue with Millennials. Sadly that’s not true, he just thinks you’re being an asshole for not telling him what app he should use to bring them out to his shows.New episodes arrive every Wednesday.Lewis’ new special, Thanks For Risking Your Life is available now! Watch, buy, or stream it now https://tlbrecords.lnk.to/LewisWEFor advertising opportunities, email: advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices