Always the Last to Know

Always the Last to Know

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 goal is to fill in the gaps of our education- from discussions on current laws to clones, from N.A.T.O to what's hidden under melting glaciers, join us while we attempt to navigate our way through the world, figure out adulthood, and hopefully learn something new along the way!

Episodes

S2 Ep126: Life Lately...

February 8, 2025 • 32 mins
Hey listeners! We're back with some life updates and some podcast updates. We cover everything that Katy has added to her schedule and Ash gets serious about something health related. Also, we haven't had an episode since the election... oh boy! *gestures wildly at everything* We've missed you!
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S2 Ep125: The Sackler's Deception

October 27, 2024 • 59 mins
This week we continue on with Katy's deep dive into the Sackler family and Purdue Pharmaceuticals. We cover multiple instances of deception committed by the company.

Sources


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S2 Ep124: Protecting Alaska's Wildlands

October 13, 2024 • 9 mins
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S2 Ep123: Expanding the Sackler Empire

September 22, 2024 • 54 mins
In this episode we investigate the post-Arthur Sackler era, when his brothers Mortimer and Raymond, alongside their children, took Purdue Pharma to new heights. With OxyContin as their cash cow, the new generation of Sacklers not only sustained but aggressively expanded the opioid epidemic. Join us as we explore how their calculated decisions prioritized profit over lives, amplifying the crisis that continues to haunt communit...
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S2 Ep122: The Architect of Addiction: Arthur Sackler's Legacy

September 15, 2024 • 60 mins
In this episode we delve into the origins of the opioid epidemic by examining the life and decisions of Arthur Sackler, the visionary behind modern pharmaceutical marketing. From his revolutionary promotion of Valium to laying the groundwork for OxyContin’s rise, we explore how Sackler’s innovations fueled a culture of over-prescription. As we untangle the web of profits and pain, discover how his influence set the stage for t...
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S2 Ep121: The History of Pain Management

September 8, 2024 • 45 mins
This week, Katy teaches us about the history of pain management from ancient times through present day.

If you, or anyone you know needs help with addiction please reach out to  1-800-662-HELP (4357)

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

SOURCES

https://painmanagementcollaboratory.org/pain-management-history-timeline/ (this is the timeline I mention in episode)

https://...
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S2 Ep120: Labor Day

August 25, 2024 • 14 mins
Today, we learn the history of Labor Day and hear the story of the first NYC Labor Day Parade.

SOURCES


https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/labor-day-1
https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history-daze
https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history
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S2 Ep119: Updates: Chinatown Jail Project & Rape Kit Testing

August 18, 2024 • 31 mins
This week, we have a couple updates to some topics we covered in 2022. We see where the Chinatown jail project is at, the impacts on the community so far, and what the future of the project looks like. We also talk about some progress in the rape kit processing systems around the country.

Sources

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/21/new-york-jail-chinatown-rikers-island
https://washingtonstates...
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S2 Ep118: Edie Sedgwick - Part Two

August 4, 2024 • 49 mins
In part two, we discuss Edie's relationships with Andy Warhol & the crew at The Factory, her mental health and drug addiction struggles, and the events of her final days. Trigger warning for content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child abuse. 
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S2 Ep117: Edie Sedgwick - Part One

July 28, 2024 • 41 mins
In part one, Katy tells us about the early life of model, actress, and socialite, Edie Sedgwick. Trigger warning for content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child abuse.

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S2 Ep116: The Daughters of Bilitis - Part One

July 21, 2024 • 36 mins
This week, we learn about the first lesbian rights group in the US. Ash is on a kick of learning all she can about LGBTQ+ history, we hope you enjoy the journey along with her.

Sources

https://guides.loc.gov/lgbtq-studies/before-stonewall/daughters-of-bilitis
https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/how-daughters-bilitis-organized-lesbian-rights
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Daughters-of-Bilitis
https...
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S2 Ep115: Beyond the Magic: The Life of Harry Houdini

July 14, 2024 • 44 mins
This week, Katy teaches us all about the life of Harry Houdini. His childhood, his tricks, and his interesting relationship with Spiritualism.

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S2 Ep114: The RMS Titanic

July 7, 2024 • 70 mins
 This week, Katy enlightens us on the events of one of their favorite subjects, the Titanic. Ash knows nothing about the Titanic beyond what the movie shows, so we're all learning a lot with this episode. We cover the designing and manufacturing of the boat, the layout and luxury, comparisons between the movie and real life, and the events of that fateful and tragic night.

Sources

https://www.britannica.com/t...
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S2 Ep113: The History of Dyke Marches

June 23, 2024 • 40 mins
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

https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/nyc-dyke-marc...
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S2 Ep112: LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness

June 16, 2024 • 40 mins
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.happyhippies.org/
https://www.newalternativesnyc.org/about_us...
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S2 Ep111: Princess Diana: The Final Chapter

June 9, 2024 • 103 mins
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

Documentaries
Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy dire...
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S2 Ep110: Princess Diana: Her Book & The Divorce

May 26, 2024 • 62 mins
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 the House of Windsor--the Truth and ...
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S2 Ep109: The Kent State Massacre

May 19, 2024 • 53 mins
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-historical-accuracy
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/04/us...
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S2 Ep108: Princess Diana: The 1980s

May 5, 2024 • 76 mins
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 Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed ...
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S2 Ep107: Princess Diana: The Honeymoon & First Pregnancy

April 30, 2024 • 68 mins
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 Papers: Inside the House of Windsor...
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