Lewis Black's Rantcast

[@kellytrimble7019]

Jimmy Carter fell off a ladder & landed on his face a few years ago in Nashville building another Habitat for Humanity house. He showed up again the next day with half his face bruised! He was a true Christian, wonderful human being & served this country & the world for over 80yrs. Thank you sir, 🫡🇺🇸RIP ❤

[@toober1066]

There's no greater contrast in the world than that between Jimmy Carter and Donald tRump. Two men who could not be more different.

[@jeffshadow2407]

First Lady Drumpf is not a man.

[@JamesPence-o7q]

Yes polar opposites.

[@saxmidiman]

Right or Wrong, Good or Evil, Black or White, Day or Night! Did I say Good or Evil??? All applicable!!!😶‍🌫😎

[@chrisj8742]

Jimmy Carter is the only President in my lifetime I considered a fellow human being!

[@robertborglund5783]

Jimmy was one of Hyman Rickover's boys. You had to be the best to be one. A degree in Nuclear physics.

[@davidg813]

On the lawn mowing, I'm 81 ,,I'mow my own lawn that is one acre , I trim my bushes, I plant all my own flowers and take care of them, I clean up all my own leaves and save them for my vegetable garden where I grow much of my food,, I look at it this way, this could possibly be why I'm still going at 81 years old.

[@flyingled3176]

My grandparents on mom's side both lived to 96 years and did exactly what your doing and church grandpop died in the garden doing what he loved

[@jennifersweitzer9385]

Keep on Truckin'. Your energy inspires me. Thank you.

[@derbf1]

I worked with my dad in my teens he always had a garden, I didn't necessarily want to but I did it because I was helping my dad. After I moved out on my own I too always have a garden and didn't realize at the time how much I had learned so glad to have had the time with him now that's my go to working in my garden and teaching my children and grandchildren what my dad taught me, very rewarding.

[@Maria-bm5cp]

Wow! You mow a whole acre! Do you do a little bit every day for a week and then mow it again a couple weeks later?

[@AlisonKenzoland]

My separated parents both loved Black and Carlin, Pryor. I grew listening to, laughing with and being educated and radicalized by this man. Thank You Mr Black you are one of the greats.

[@beccirutherford2484]

Love you Lewis!! I'm a 61 lady from Ohio surrounded by idiot trumpers!! About ready to have open heart surgery..Thank you for your channel I'll be looking for you as I recoup..You make me laugh and you make good sense. 😂❤

[@sylviawoods6650]

You’re a gift to me and millions of us Lewis, especially as we swirl around in this toilet bowl of life!

[@irinaivanovic9792]

I couldn’t have said it better myself.

[@lillianbarker4292]

Amen😂

[@skukumquills303]

I'll drink to that. Then puke piss,and shit to the ever loving toilet bowl swirls.

[@alicehanna493]

Well said

[@han_cx245]

Oh my gosh. Haven't heard that one ! funny. 😊

[@fioretatuare]

Lewis, Thank you. Always look forward to your rant casts.

[@j.roberts6601]

President Jimmy Carter is a great human being and humanitarian. He did what he believed in his whole life. Helping others. Now that’s a good man and a great president.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosemariebredahl9519]

... except for the waste from nuclear energy, I agree.

[@Trollophile]

@rosemariebredahl9519 - Yes, he served as a nuclear physicist on a submarine in the US Navy. This is probably part of the reason why he pushed so hard for renewable energy and lowered the national speed limit to 55 mph. He was one of the first to accept the science of global warming and recognize the dangers of nuclear waste.

[@OldRustySteele]

@@Trollophile The national speed limit was lowered to 55 mph in 1973. That was almost 4 years before Carter was inaugurated.

[@Trollophile]

@OldRustySteele - Son-of-a-gun, I stand corrected! My memory is sometimes not what it used to be. 🙄 I do remember reading the stats on how the reduced speed limit greatly lowered the number of highway fatalities.

[@kellytrimble7019]

Yes he was ❤

[@TommyFoundation]

being 20 in the (19)70's was a hell of a lot more fun than being 70 in the (20)20's

[@lillianbarker4292]

You said it! All we had to worry about was The Bomb. Can you believe this is worse?

[@Trollophile]

Amen!

[@robertjutton6079]

I'm 73....never thought my country could have a worse year than 1968....here we go 2025

[@subtlegong2817]

I’m glad you specified. I was worried you were a time traveler with very bad taste of vacation destinations

[@kellytrimble7019]

Amen 😂

[@warpeace8891]

We used to have two certainties in life... death and taxes. I no longer have any faith in death and taxes are mostly paid by the poorest 99%. We can at least have confidence in the continued incompetence of those who presume to lead and that things can always get worse. Thanks for sharing Lewis, enjoy what you can while you can.

[@chrisj8742]

Thank God for the rantcast! I tried to start my day at 7am, after 3min of news I decided to click, go back to sleep and reset 2025 with some sanity and the rantcast!

[@airbrushken5339]

I'm a Vietnam Veteran who has illnesses directly related to my exposure to Dioxin Poisoning (part of Agent Orange) according to Colorado VA Hospital. The part of that story is I'm dying. After 9 years US Army, I got an offer to be a TAFE and UNI teacher here in Sydney, Australia. Last night we had the Sydney Harbor 4th of July fireworks ... I just passed as after 7 weeks in the hospital (Again???). All my friends have died, like I am doing. I've been here since 1979, free health care, no guns unless your job requires it. To this day my friends and family know nothing about what I had to do to survive that war. I lost several troopers, some of who were close friends. I was told by my Australian PTSD doctor that both the USA and Australian governments have tested 71 different mood stabilizers/anti depressants. Your honesty lightens my moods. I look forward to your opinions on life 99% of the time. Is there life after death... in a few months I'll try to let you know. you be safe Lewis...and see if you can find a little happiness ... I truly mean that. (2/502 Infantry, 101st Airborne)

[@larrywilson6900]

Us navy. Pt3 in vietnam. Thank you for your service! I feel so bad for how the United States screwed you over. 🇺🇲🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇺🇲 🇺🇲🇺🇦 Heroyam Slava! 🇺🇦🇺🇲

[@lillianbarker4292]

I’m sending love and sympathy to you and your loved ones. I hope you will find some joy in these precious days-in the little everyday things we all take for granted. ❤

[@laurimas8845]

God bless you and keep you.

[@lutinab5265]

You're like a fine wine. You keep getting better with age! I appreciate you and all you're doing!! ❤#keepingitreal

[@florencecristelli4408]

I have been a fan of yours Louis gosh it’s gotta be going back to the 80s. I have always enjoyed your humor because it was simpatico to my beliefs and that you could make light of it helped alleviate the tension especially brought by the unimaginable results of this devastating 2024 election. I will definitely be looking forward to hearing more of your rants as we all go through this next year together, knowing that we need each other more now than ever. We must stick together and increase our numbers and camaraderie to overcome the darkness I feel is upon us. So again Louis thank you for everything you do to lighten our spirits. You do an amazing job, God bless you and have a happy new year 🎉🎊🎉💕💙💙🙏🏼

[@MaFel-k8u]

Happy New Year Lewis. Unfortunately it started with a tragic incident in New Orleans with 15 people killed by an idiot with nothing better nothing better to do. All we can hope for is that the rest of year goes better. President Carter was a humble caring sincere person who gave so much of himself will be truly missed and yes he was an excellent example of what Christen should be.

[@kathleenosullivan8601]

Jimmy Carter was the1st president I voted for after turning 18, so he will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@ToddHurney]

Same! Welcome to a prestigious club of people who were raised properly and get it! Get ready for hell for awhile!

[@JamesPence-o7q]

Jimmy Carter raised the bar for former presidents to follow and imitate.

[@ToddHurney]

Too bad no one listened! Obama tried and so did Clinton, but Carter is in a field all by himself. I won't even list any Republicans, because that would be an insult.

[@MildLifeCrisis67]

Crappy New Year!!!

[@lillianbarker4292]

Lewis, my brother, you are a balm to my soul. You have consistently expressed my feelings about politics over many years- years when we thought it couldn’t get any worse. 😂How about that? I can barely sputter the words “happy New Year”. I’m out of hope. All I’ve got left are the people I love and the appreciation of what’s good in life-and you’re part of that.

[@gracelandone]

Boomer rant: President Carter. My first vote. Back in the day when, in Texas, you could both vote and drink at 18. What a concept. To be able to toast to the health or demise of whomever was sending you into harm’s way. By the time the draft ended in ‘73, some of us (me, party of one, your table is ready) contemplating service in the military, were so disgusted with the country’s leadership that we reconsidered that path. But President Carter restored the notion that ethics, truth and integrity oughta be requirements for The Job. Now Lost. All lost. And yet this honorable man walked the walk for 40 years beyond what we used to know as the Presidency. Maybe the same idiocy which is about to prevail for the next four years was active during Mr. Carter’s term, but at least he had the decency to not laugh in our faces while plundering the decency of our populace.

[@patrickskramstad1485]

This is the first new year celebration where I didn't even bother staying up past midnight to welcome...

[@AlanMcclancy]

Mr Lewis, you're a really great credit to comedy and have seen most all of your stand ups. So much joy and laughter. Wish you and your family best wishes always! Thank you so much!

[@ToeniyaRadford]

You have often made think a little deeper than myself. Thank you ❤️Happy new year.

[@TomWalters-h4n]

I turned 18 in 1976 the first year that 18 year olds could vote. I voted for Jimmy Carter and he put me through 2 years of college under his Basic Educational Opportunities Grants program. In 78 he repealed the prohibition era law against home brewing beer which opened the door to the American craft beer revolution. If you weren't around before RAYGUN you missed democracy. My condolences 😢

[@hhairball9]

Mr. Black, you help me cope. Your perspective helps me see a larger view of this world. You vocalize the thoughts in my head. Thank you for being there and allowing me to join in every once in a while! ❤

[@danielgatlin4844]

So far this decade has been a dumpster fire for me and I’m fairly certain it will continue to rage throughout 2025.

[@pretzeltime3900]

Happy New Year, Lewis! Please keep us sane with all your great rantcasts?

[@HWCism]

I am 82. Believe me when I say, we share your frustration. Still find it hard to believe that there were that many people in America that were fooled by this guy. We have been down this road before. Christ I will be 86 when he finishes screwing up this country. I just hope there is something left. I can’t even wish you a Happy New Year and mean it. Sorry.

[@Iamnosey]

THANK YOU for the great comments about president Carter ❤😊 I wish us all able to survive 2025. Peace out ✌️

[@brucefreadrich1188]

"More geese than swans now live, more fools than wise.”

[@cmad-gl7ie]

Grand theft auto has become the America Simulator it feels like we are in a horrible game being played by others.

[@LB-px9td]

I totally agree with you Lewis. At least we have you to make us laugh. I agree with you regarding Jimmy Carter.

[@LindaLinda80Linda]

Happy, healthy, prosperous New Year! Grew up in D.C., Adas Israel, Alice Deal, Woodmont. Remember the Hecht Co. ? My father was an executive. Because we grew up around the same time I feel very familiar with your worldview. And you are wonderful. Thank you for sharing your valuable emotions with us.

[@martiefurlong4609]

Happy New Year Lew! Hope we all have a better year🎈🎊. Don’t forget us on the other island, Newfoundland. I would love to see you! * I’m not offended. We’re out in the middle of the Atlantic Still, come if the opportunity presents itself .

[@festeradams3972]

I use to think it couldn't get any worse. Oh yes it can, and this year is going to be even worse as it's starting out as a complete clusterfuck...

[@jimgard69]

Happy New Year Lew!

[@onecalledchuck1664]

Hey Lew, did you read The Hill article, "Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now"? It lays out how Congress can--and must--NOT certify Trump as President. It won't happen, of course. But legally, it seems a pretty solid argument. On the other hand, I've heard less sane grumblings of "St. Luigi's divine intervention" being the only possibility. This year sucked, the next 4 years will suck. I hope you will keep doing what you do best to keep us all sane. Best wishes!

[@robstimson4234]

l hope your 2025 is at least tolerably bearable Lewis!

[@AmandaMarieBrinkley]

We Love YOU LEWIS!!!! 🎆✊🏽🫶🏼✌🏽

[@irinaivanovic9792]

I miss your standup! 😭❤️

[@ScottLarrieu]

The light at the end of the tunnel is the train that is going to crush all hopes for peace and understanding. Be kind and do good work.

[@markj935]

I've always said that the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming freight train, when people say to look at the light at the end of the tunnel.

[@jimcornell9556]

Long live lewis black!

[@EdRitter-x8j]

Oh it will be an extraordinary time, Lewis. Just remember, extraordinary isn't necessarily good.

[@jennifersweitzer9385]

Jimmy Carter was a Sunday school teacher. He shared how to live that example of Shining God's Light with others. Action, no talk but every word the truth. Truly a wise man. We should all aspire to be like that.

[@ragantate3995]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅he said: “thankyou, that was fun to read.” 😅😅😅😅😅

[@SaltyMinorcan]

Thank you. You lift me up.

[@betmo]

agreed lewis...really?! i have been shaking my head since 2000 🤷‍♀️

[@theemporersnewclothes]

The light at the end of the tunnel is a train...🚂

[@tianikane3312]

The light at the end of the tunnel is the fire coming out of TFG's arse.

[@charalampostsakirides-pala2761]

Just enjoy the madness and entropy, Lewis. This sh*tshow of a species is ending. Might as well go with some gallows humour.

[@annjohnson994]

Much love Mr. Black. ❤

[@ATChick]

How's it going to be a better year when we're going back to 2016, except Daddy don't be pants has no guardrails?

[@rao4sos]

I fully expect ONE MILLION new subscribers by midnight. Let's make Mr. Black rich for once and let him have a year vacation.

[@arielle2745]

💖💓💕 Lewis, I will always continue to love and appreciate you as one of my favorite comedians of all time.

[@JillontheLake]

No "Happy New Year" for me. The upcoming administration is a shitshow, it will hurt so many people. Hard to be happy about that! But I'll sign off by saying , Happy Coping New Year, Its gonna be a raging rollar coaster ride that just wont stop! Buckle-up!

[@BIGEUSMC]

Happy New Year Lewis.

[@PauletteBelshe]

Love you Lewis, in Norman OK! You r a true jewel of sanity.

[@rhodawatkins4516]

Ssshhhhh! Don't let the OK government know we listen to Lewis here, or they'll make it illegal. State's rights, you know.

[@lillianbarker4292]

My parents were raised in OK with relatives in Norman. My father was baptized by a KKK member 😂. I imagine Lewis is a necessity for your sanity since OK doesn’t seem to be getting better politically. I’m not saying my state is much better either. Good luck!

[@totoole346]

As much as I love Norman, Reynolds and Stitt make me wish I lived in a blue state. Our Mayor is a crook. Vote #HolmanforNorman

[@PauletteBelshe]

I get it! Lewis came to Ok a few years ago. It was a treat!

[@DavidSly-h4k]

we love you and respect you thank uuuuuuuuu

[@ameliaraymond9672]

I hear voices--mostly yours!!! and they are my best friends lots of the time!

[@tigq1430]

New Orleans, Miramar FL & Las Vegas all car crashes(fire). Yep, sounds about what 2025 will be like. ✌💜

[@timcox7746]

💙 Good luck in the playoffs and I wish you and all a hopeful new year. That’s as good as it gets.

[@JiveTurkey1618]

Hahaha! Happy New Year! ❤

[@ColoredBars]

We are in the back of the bus and the people in Washington DC and big businessmen are going to drive us off the cliff. We're in this together. Remember to try to help people, try to be kind. This is going to be a rough ride, and who knows if it'll ever end, the man is a wannabe king.

[@RetroActive100]

We will get out of this! It will take time, it will suck but we will survive and get out of this !!! Let’s not give up on hope. A bully wants you to give up hope. Untied we stand, we will get out of this !!

[@edwardlulofs444]

Yes, kings are so unhappy. Having everything you want and getting nothing you need is not how I want to live.

[@edwardlulofs444]

@ I’m sorry that I misunderstood what you said. I have been awake all night and I’m not thinking straight. I will not make any more posts until I am rested. 😵‍💫

[@JudithSuliman]

Oh yes! Not one of my friends or family can honestly say "Happy" new year. It's going to be insufferable and miserable and we all know why. Keep up our spirits with your thoughts and comments!! We love you!

[@serenfargo8867]

Thanks Lewis. I needed that. :)

[@phillipsher7945]

Mr. Black: mostly correct, once again.

[@hankstalica1922]

Thanks for all the good times, Lewis.

[@robintomblin5330]

President Jimmy Carter said he wanted to live long enough to vote for Kamala. It must of been disappointing to see Trump return, knowing the carnage he will cause. No wonder he said it was time to join Roslyn. Thanks for helping cope with this insanity.

[@Gigismom59]

Thanks Lewis for making this year bearable. We’re staying tuned ❤

[@rainbowtropolis]

I went to vocational school, it was awesome. I had 2 years, less debt, great job afterwards that I paid off my loans within 2 years of working. I went to college 10 years after graduating high school so I qualified for "non-traditional student" stuff. I was well trusted, helped run some of the classes, got a 4.0, and it was a great experience that I most likely wouldn't have appreciated if I would have went right after high school.

[@storungz]

That's what I should have done... I too went to Uni 13 years after high school, graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Business Finance with a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate, also earning 1 of 2 scholarships for the Commercial RE certification. My career has gone nowhere, can't seem to break through the algorithms when submitting applications, over $40K in dept with student loans, pretty much been working secondary server gigs to help supplement my under $60K salary. I was making over $70K BEFORE I went to school, and only had $2500 balance on one credit card, with over $6K in my savings. Not stellar, but WAY better than I am doing today. I am now seriously considering becoming an electrician through my local union.

[@rainbowtropolis]

@@storungz Wow, that's a lot of Uni! Trade school would be a better choice I would think, if you're in a good area for it. Some trade schools will partner with local businesses to hire straight form courses, so it benefits the employer and employee as well as the local economy. Yeah, it seems like 4 year colleges just want your money for taking extra classes that don't qualify anyone for many jobs.

[@GeorgeBuford]

Hang in there. We are all going through 2025 together. There will always be Canada...😢

[@robertjutton6079]

Right...our 51st state per the orange emperor

[@NadyaVillaran]

Happy New Year Lewis.Unless a tiger is chasing you this moment,this is a perfect moment.Stay well.❤

[@kelleyborkowski1820]

IF THEY GIVE OUT A NOBEL PRIZE FOR SLEAZE BALL GUESS WHO WOULD DEFINITELY QUAILIFY!! JUST SAYING.

[@NevadaBoss]

Yes, but you forget....Benedict Donald's bibles are autographed by author! (for an extra $10K of course). Praise be to The Chosen One. Bigly.

[@DavidSly-h4k]

Lewis your number 1 in the knows wtf is the fact

[@jenniferoliver9951]

If you go to PEI I'll go see you. I'd still prefer you to come to Nova Scotia!! We would love you here!!!

[@jamiefonseca9688]

Thank you for saying what I’m thinking! Big aloha from Maui saw you here years ago 🌺🦉🌺

[@DavidSly-h4k]

dear Lewis. don't hold your breath yeah 😅😅😅😅

[@maxhine3550]

The issue with colleges is corporate influence. Instead of teaching various subjects and helping students learn to think critically, it's all about profit. Sports teams make money so coaches are paid well. Humanities are considered to be of little to no value, so they are eliminated. Pay flows up to board members and administration, while adjuncts who do the teaching struggle to make ends meet. Tuition goes up to pay those at the top of the pyramid. Schools turn a blind eye to honor code violations like campus crime and cheating, because they use reputation to bring in more donations and students. In the end, they've turned out a couple of generations full of barely qualified workers with a poor grasp of history, low empathy, and an inability to separate fact from fiction. It's what Big Business wanted: expendable, interchangeable drones. No joke, now there are lawsuits and deaths because some doctors try to fill their skills/knowledge gaps by watching videos online. 😢

[@pimianimavdo1523]

I truly get it & feel what you are stating here good Sir Lewis Black. To all; Stay Safe, Stay Smart & Be Good to each others. Godspeed To All Good People (& Remember to not accept the unaceptable in spite of the optics these days). PS. Half mast for the t-Rump's inauguration... Thanks for this last minute gift good Sir Carter... & RIP as it is well deserved indeed after such good services to humanity.

[@BobMinelli]

Dropiing #205 for 2025's first damn day. Let's try to get to 2026, unscathed. ✌🌏

[@jermelpurse3018]

The rant about college was interesting. Yes when someone goes to college, you do want them to be exposed to new things. You want them to see the humanities and the social sciences on some level. Our problem right now when it comes to colleges and universities in America is actually too full first it cost too much to go to college way too much money. Second, it’s the material that’s covered. If you look at the course load you used to have to take for an accounting degree it was more difficult to become an accountant 20 years ago than it is today. If you look at most college degrees today, you don’t start taking coursework towards your actual field of study until your junior year. That literally means for two years while you are in college, you are studying material unrelated to your field of choice. Now what I’m saying is normally when you analyze a degree, you only have two years of coursework that’s directly related to your field of study. You may indeed take accounting classes as a freshman, but you also will likely take social science coursework as a senior. In other words, we don’t study enough of the material for our degree field yet we pay more money than ever for that same degree. Now here’s the other issue that people don’t talk about even the courses related to your degree field are not as hard as they used to be. Now that can be twofold I know students right now who use ChatGPT to literally complete Finance courses. They don’t do the work themselves. They have the AI program write the paper or determine the answer for them. They do a little bit of deconstruction and then submit the work so not only are you getting students who don’t know the material they’re not even pushed hard enough to understand the material I’ll give you one more issue just to put some icing on top of the cake Remedial coursework. It’s taking students longer than ever to finish their degree. Because when they start college, most of them have to go back and take Medical coursework for high school classes. That’s right they aren’t ready for college to begin with. So those same students who are taking easy courses aren’t ready for the easy courses and pay more money for remedial courses. Yeah, let that sink in. People ask, how can I say this simple I actually tutor the high school students before they get to college. Most of them aren’t ready for college level mathematics when they graduate the 12th grade yet all of their test scores say they are until of course they get to the university campus, and the university gives them an exam to see where they are for some reason when they take that university exam they always show up at high school level.

[@pbs7705]

Thanks Lewis! Really, thank you!

[@codebreakerbeautiful]

Bless you Sir, You're Freakin' AWESOME! My Husband and I really respect and admire your work! God Bless! *hugs!* :)

[@marilynmorse4156]

Love you Lewis.. we will prevail!

[@janetteocegueda4785]

Happy new year Lewis, 5 days till an absolute SHIT SHOW! Just f***ing great, going to be a crazy ass year! Thank you for being the voice of reality and sanity among all the bullshit out here

[@cindykaye7985]

The shit show starts Jan 21st.

[@danholm4952]

2020-2024 were great years! Its going to get much, much worse folks..

[@lillianbarker4292]

I can’t begin to imagine what’s going to happen. There’s no logic left. I’m just trying not to be too fearful. 😢

[@marydonnelly5107]

Oh it's going to be a year!🤞✌

[@sherwoodweisheit8604]

My Ironworker apprentice classes had a bit of Labor History thrown in. They should have taught more of that along with some classical econ ( not neolibral propaganda).

[@ProctorsGamble]

New year’s therapy! 😀

[@MichaelBrewster-d5v]

Thankyou….

[@shannonhowell141]

That'd be nice. Bless you Lewis.

[@KChrisWatching]

God bless all yee ranters

[@GLeeHayes-wl8nr]

So hard not to make edging jokes... 😅

[@robertborglund5783]

In the Navy we had a group of people we call, The Nukes. They are the cream of the crop for technical Naval rates. Jimmy Carter was a Nuke Officer. Incredibly intelligent people.

[@TheKorgborg]

Happy New York

[@arbknight12]

Happy New Year huh? What a start 🤦‍♂️

[@NotMePlease1]

I know many are worried about this year but we can all rest in knowing that they only let people vote because they have no idea how to pick a good one. We have never been right YET we are still here. You can’t hit this place hard enough to break it. We’ll make it.

[@tracynonumbers]

best health best contentedness if possible happy 2025 to you and yours, MrBlack Always grateful for you angry but funny fokkers - Carlin, Leary and your good self

[@glynnirelan1092]

Presiden Carter was a major influence in affordable housing. Even in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. 🎉

[@kungae]

was better than the first years of covid!

[@robertjutton6079]

Ok...2020..parts of 2021 bad....very scared of 2025 though