Dennis Miller: 30 Years Ahead of the Curve

Long before social media outrage, Dennis Miller was calling it like he saw it—sharp, unfiltered, and a little too accurate for comfort. 30 Years Ahead of the Curve is a curated collection of his most cutting observations from his ’90s show, Dennis Miller Live, each one landing with eerie relevance today. These aren’t just rants—they’re time-traveling truths, delivered in front of a live studio audience with Dennis' signature wit and whip-smart insight. Turns out, hindsight sounds a lot like Dennis in real time.

Power and Funding for the Arts 02/05/2026

Power and Funding for the Arts Dennis rants on power and funding for the arts, two conversations that feel newly urgent as debates swirl around the future of the Kennedy Center. Who holds influence, who controls the money, and what culture is deemed worth supporting remain as contested as ever. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/40009765

Special Interest Groups and Gun Control 01/29/2026

Special Interest Groups and Gun Control Dennis rants on special interest groups and gun control, examining how lobbying and political influence continue to shape today’s debate. As the issue remains deadlocked, he questions who really benefits from the gridlock. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39923565

Homosexuality and Intolorance 01/22/2026

Homosexuality and Intolorance Dennis rants on homosexuality and intolerance, exploring cultural bias, social division, and the ongoing struggle for acceptance. Is “live and let live” really possible anymore? /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39827580

Vice & Nosey Americans 01/15/2026

Vice & Nosey Americans Dennis rants on Vice and Nosey Americans, connecting the recently proposed "Sin Tax" in Florida to the long legacy of the war on drugs and America’s obsession with regulating personal behavior. A sharp look at moral panic, government overreach, and the enduring urge to get involved in everyone else’s business. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39745240

Violence in America & Greed 01/08/2026

Violence in America & Greed Dennis rants on violence in America and greed, drawing a sharp connection between rising aggression and a culture driven by power, money, and self-interest. Two themes that go hand in hand and feel ripped from today’s headlines. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39659525

Bad Taste & Bad Habits 12/18/2025

Bad Taste & Bad Habits In this episode, Dennis rants on bad taste and bad habits, exploring cultural decline, everyday behavior, and the patterns that define modern society. A classic comedy commentary that remains sharply relevant. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39456995

The Penis & Sex and Viagra 12/11/2025

The Penis & Sex and Viagra Dennis rants on the penis and the rise of Viagra culture, taking a sharp, hilarious look at masculinity, aging, and the pharmaceutical fixes that changed the conversation. A surprisingly timeless take on sex, ego, and getting older. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39369265

Bad Customer Service & Credit and Debt 12/04/2025

Bad Customer Service & Credit and Debt Dennis rants on bad customer service and America’s growing credit and debt problem, breaking down two frustrations that still define everyday life. From long hold times to financial stress, this episode dives into the parts of modern life that never seem to improve — no matter the decade. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39268410

Activism & Civil Disobedience 11/20/2025

Activism & Civil Disobedience Dennis rants on activism and civil disobedience, years before social media turned protest into a performance. He questions whether we’re speaking up more, or just making more noise — a take that feels just as pointed today as it did then. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39109540

Lies & Advertising 11/13/2025

Lies & Advertising Dennis rants on lies and advertising, exposing how spin, slogans, and half-truths shape public opinion. The the ad-driven culture of decades past tdirectly connects to today’s influencer economy, where selling the illusion still beats telling the truth. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/39020350

The Haves and the Have-Nots & Is Everything Getting Worse? 11/06/2025

The Haves and the Have-Nots & Is Everything Getting Worse? Dennis rants on inequality and decline, connecting the widening wealth gap to the sense that society itself is slipping. He questions whether progress has really improved life for anyone beyond the elite, or if the system is just better at selling the illusion of it. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/38913235

The Two Party Political System and American inefficiency 10/30/2025

The Two Party Political System and American inefficiency Dennis rants on the two-party political system and American inefficiency, comparing the gridlock of partisan politics to the broader dysfunction in how the country runs—where bureaucracy, blame, and broken systems still define progress decades later. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/38834740

Washington D.C. & The Death of Common Sense 10/23/2025

Washington D.C. & The Death of Common Sense Dennis rants on Washington, D.C. and the death of common sense, drawing sharp parallels between the gridlock of government then and now, and how political theater continues to replace reason and results in modern America. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/38748305

Military & Liberals: A Dying Breed? 10/16/2025

Military & Liberals: A Dying Breed? Dennis rants on the military and liberals, drawing sharp parallels between today’s debates over defense spending and The Pentagon vs The Department of War, and whether liberal ideals still have a relevant voice in modern America. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/38606095

Bureaucracy & The Environment 10/09/2025

Bureaucracy & The Environment Dennis rants on bureaucracy and the environment, reflecting today’s clashes over climate policy, government gridlock, and the endless paperwork that stalls real change. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/38517510

Intolerance & Homelessness 10/01/2025

Intolerance & Homelessness Dennis rants on intolerance and homelessness, echoing debates over rising housing crises, encampments, and culture-war politics that feel strikingly relevant today. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/38427310

Free Speech & Immigrants 09/25/2025

Free Speech & Immigrants Dennis rants on free speech and immigration, in ways that feel alarmingly current. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/38345870

Blatant Self Promotion & Fame 09/17/2025

Blatant Self Promotion & Fame Dennis rants about self-promotion and fame, with insights that remain sharply current. /episode/index/show/85c7e3d2-f2f5-4725-955f-4ea189488615/id/38258685

Dennis Miller: 30 Years Ahead of the Curve

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