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Rational Boomer Podcast

1,183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 6 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratings

Rational Boomer is a contrast to what people believe Baby Boomers to be. It's about insight, intelligence, compassion, logic and truth regarding politics and news of the day. It's about nostalgia and stories of the past. It's about information and entertainment. A place for rational boomers to rally around.

Mike
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Mound, Minnesota 55364 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

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Episodes

EMAILS & INDICTMENTS - RB730 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCASTS

March 19, 2023 06:45 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

With all the guests as of late we have a lot of catching up to do with the emails. Then yesterday Donald Trump announces that he will be arrested on Tuesday. Well things are looking up for next week. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER DENISE ENCORE - RB729 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 18, 2023 05:32 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Listener Denise made her second appearance on the Rational Boomer Podcast. To date, the first show Denise was on is the most listened to show of my 630 Rational Boomer Podcast episodes. So give the people what they want. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ED'S IN THE HOUSE - RB728 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 17, 2023 19:32 - 1 hour - 91.9 MB

Ed joins us once again on the Rational Boomer Podcast. We talked on a number of topics that are in the news. It's always a great show with Ed. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER ERIC JOINS US - RB727 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 17, 2023 05:32 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Listener Eric joins us on todays podcast. Eric has been on the show previously and it's always a great show. This one went a bit longer than usual so settle in. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MORE GEORGIA JURORS TALK - RB726 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 16, 2023 06:26 - 1 hour - 63 MB

As of late we've been distracted from the Grand Jury in Georgia by the proceedings in the Manhattan District. But things are heating back up in Georgia. Five jurors from the Fulton County Special Grand Jury spoke to a reporter and it was pretty compelling. let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

THE TIME & THE TIMES - RB725 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 15, 2023 06:11 - 1 hour - 92.1 MB

We have a special show today. As promised our guest is Monte Moir, an old friend of mine, a liberal and a founding member of the R & B band The Time. We talk about music, politics and the state of the country. I think you will enjoy the show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

PENCE DID IT - RB724 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 14, 2023 06:45 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Donald Trump is changing his story regarding the January 6th insurrection. He once told us it was just a peaceful protest by patriots. Now he's acknowledging the insurrection and the violence but now he he's blaming Pence. Pence, the guy the insurrectionists were threatening to kill him. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER TONY - RB723 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 13, 2023 05:16 - 1 hour - 102 MB

It's Monday and we are starting another week. It looks like thing could be getting ready to pop.  Listener Tony emailed me and said he wanted to come on the show. I said "sure, how about tonight". He agreed and he participated on this show. Tony has been on before and it's always a great show. So I think you will enjoy this one. let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

E. JEAN CARROLL COMING FOR TRUMP - RB722 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 12, 2023 07:14 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Donald Trump will be going to court in E. Jean Carroll's lawsuit on April 10th. He's done everything he could to have the case dismissed or delayed but nothing worked. He's stuck and he's going to have to face Ms. Carroll. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SECOND BIGGEST BANK FAILS - RB721 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 11, 2023 07:22 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

The 16th largest bank, Silicon Valley Bank failed on Friday. This bank has assets of 208 Billion dollars and this is scary situation and could have far reaching effects. Michael Cohen will make his 20th appearance in front of the Manhattan District Grand Jury on Monday. Yet another indication of an imminent indictment for Donald Trump. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ED EXTRA - RB720 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 10, 2023 19:21 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Ed stops in on the Rational Boomer Podcast. We discuss the new revelations in the Manhattan District and the recent revelations on the lying and deceit of Fox News. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MANHATTAN DISTRICT INDICATES INDICTMENT - RB719 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 10, 2023 07:19 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

The Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg extended an invitation to Donald Trump to be deposed in front of a Grand Jury next week. Of course Trump will refuse to testify but when a D.A. takes this action it is a strong indicator that an indictment is imminent. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER MADDIE - RB718- RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 09, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.7 MB

We have another listener show on tap today. Maddie joins the podcast and she has an interesting personal history that we talk extensively about. It's quite compelling. We also talk about the news and politics of the day. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

DEWEY STOPS IN AGAIN - RB717 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 08, 2023 07:57 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Dewey has been a guest on the Rational Boomer Podcast a few times and is always a great guest. Dewey stopped in again today and we had a good time talking on a number of topics. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LYING TUCKER RELEASES VIDEO - RB716 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 07, 2023 07:26 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy handed over 40,000 hours of vide from the January 6th Insurrection. Tucker is a known liar and  we knew exactly  what he would do. He'd cherry pick footage and try to use it to prove that the insurrectionists were just tourists. Well sure enough that's what he's done. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

THE MANY LIES OF TRUMP - RB715 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 06, 2023 07:27 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Trump spoke at the CPAC get together for 105 minutes. All his talks go on forever like every other ranting despot. The thing is, in this marathon he told a multitude of lies. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

CPAC HACKS - RB714 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 05, 2023 07:36 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

This weekend was the culmination of the CPAC get together when Donald Trump gave his presentation.  CPAC was poorly attended and an absolute sh** show and Donald Trump was the ring master. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

JORDAN LOOKS FOOLISH - RB713 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 04, 2023 07:36 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Representative Jim Jordan is looking dumber every day. He's got his little investigations and hearings. He brings in "whistleblowers" that turn out to be pretty sketchy. Well now he wants to subpoena 16 people from the FBI. Which is ironic given he refused to comply with a subpoena from the J6 Committee. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MURDAUGH FOUND GUILTY - RB712 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 03, 2023 07:35 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

We've been watching hours and hours of the Alex Murdaugh murder trial on the cable news channels. Well it went to the jury and it took them only 3 hours find Alex Murdaugh guilty of double murder among other charges. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

GARLAND TESTIFIES - RB711 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 02, 2023 07:33 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Attorney General sat in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday. Both Republican and Democratic Senators had a lot of questions for the AG. A lot of people thought it would be a little messy. There were a few heated moments but Merrick Garland didn't really actually answer that many questions. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

KEVIN JUST MADE IT WORSE - RB710 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

March 01, 2023 07:28 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Kevin McCarthy gave Tucker Carlson exclusive access to Capital video from January 6th. But if that wasn't bad enough he is now going to also give it to 1000 defendants from that January 6th Insurrection. What could possibly go wrong. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

RUPERT EXPOSED - RB709 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 28, 2023 07:06 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Dominion Voting Machines released another trove of evidence in their lawsuit against Fox News. In the evidence was Rupert Murdoch's deposition. In that deposition Murdoch admitted that he knew his "commentators" were lying about election fraud, they knew they were lying and he did nothing about it. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

FOX SILENCES HOST - RB708 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 27, 2023 07:32 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

Fox News host Howard Kurtz is upset because his network won't allow him to report a news story. That news story is about the lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Machines against the very same Fox News.  Now we know that Fox News lies on the air but apparently they are into censorship as well. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

DILBERT IS DONE - RB707 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 26, 2023 07:46 - 1 hour - 62 MB

For some unknown reason the creator of the Dilbert comic went on a racist rant on YouTube. Well he was surprised when several newspapers dropped his cartoon and was essentially canceled. Who knew? Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ED AND I DISCUSS - RB706 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MB

Ed stops in at the Rational Boomer Podcast and we discuss the problems with the media. We also talked about all the other issues swirling around this country. It's always great hearing Ed's perspective. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MURDAUGH TRIAL - RB705 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 24, 2023 07:14 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

While we will be talking the expected politics the biggest story yesterday was the Alex Murdaugh murder trial down in South Carolina. It's kind of crazy. It has a lot of moving parts. It reads like a Dateline episode. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TRUMP SPRING WATER - RB704 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 23, 2023 07:17 - 1 hour - 62.8 MB

Donald Trump appeared at East Palestine Ohio the site of this tragic train derailment. Now Trump is no longer president and can't really do anything but anything for a photo op right. Oh and he also brought his special branded water. Trump Spring Water. He donated it but you know this is his attempt in branding. This is akin to his generous gesture of throwing paper towels to Puerto Rican hurricane victims. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...

INDICTMENTS COMING IN GEORGIA - RB703 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 22, 2023 07:28 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

The forewoman from the Fulton County Special Grand Jury spoke out yesterday. She said there will be no surprises. She also said that there would be multiple indictments and it won't be a short list. Well that sounds promising. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

DEWEY STOPS BY AGAIN - RB702 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 21, 2023 07:56 - 1 hour - 91.1 MB

You probably remember Dewey when he was a guest on the Rational Boomer Podcast. He is a very interesting and knowledgeable and he is back on the program. We talked on a cross section of topics and I am sure you will enjoy the show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SECTION 230 - RB701 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 20, 2023 07:31 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

The Supreme Court has a very big case this week. It's regarding the internet and the fact that Social Media platforms are immune from users posts that are harassing, domestic terrorism or influencing elections. That may change in this case and in turn could change the internet as we know it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

JIMMY CARTER IN HOSPICE - RB700 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 19, 2023 07:06 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Jimmy Carter may not be remembered as one of our greatest presidents. However, people consider the most intelligent, most honest and most compassionate president we have ever had. He is 98 years old and has been put into hospice. He is nearing the end of a life will lived and he is beloved by most. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TRUTH VS LIES - RB699 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 18, 2023 07:16 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

The biggest flaw in Republicans is the inability to understand the difference between truth and lies. Either that or they don't care about lying as long as it supports their ignorance. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ED AND I HASH IT OUT - RB698 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 17, 2023 19:53 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Ed stops by and we hashed out all the problems of the world. Thankfully we got it all figured out. Well not really but it was an interesting show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

FOX KNEW ALL ALONG - RN697 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 17, 2023 07:10 - 1 hour - 69.9 MB

For two years Fox News has spewed the fake news that there was election fraud. That Dominion machines stole the votes. That's why they are currently being sued by Dominion. There's the question of intent. Did they know it was a lie? Well some texts between players from Fox news say the absolutely knew. Let's get into it.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MEADOWS GETS A SUBPOENA - RB696 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 16, 2023 07:10 - 1 hour - 60 MB

We know that Jack Smith and the DOJ subpoenaed Mike Pence and of course he intends to fight it. Well now the DOJ has subpoenaed former Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows. He no doubt will likely fight it too. That said, now that they've gotten to this level it looks like they are coming to the end of the investigation. All that is left is indictments. Let's hope. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

PENCE FIGHTS SUBPOENA - RB695 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 15, 2023 07:21 - 1 hour - 65 MB

Former Vice President Mike Pence was subpoenaed by the Department of Justice and he has decided to fight it. Why would a former VP refuse to tell the truth about and attempted coup? Pence's defense is lame at best and has already failed for other. He will have to testify ultimately. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SHOOTING AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - RB694 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 14, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Last night there was yet another mass shooting at Michigan State University. Three people are dead and 5 wounded. At the time of this recording they had yet caught the suspect. When is this sh** going to stop. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

STORY TIME - RB693 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 13, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Well there was another Unidentified Flying Object shot  down over Lake Huron. Trump lawyers making laughable excuses for him having Classified documents and a story having little or nothing to do with Politics. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

BIG TROUBLE FOR TRUMP - RB692 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 12, 2023 07:14 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB

Donald Trump was made to turn over a laptop that is believed to have Classified documents on it. This could be a huge problem for Trump. This is the essence of espionage. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ANOTHER OBJECT SHOT DOWN - RB691 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 11, 2023 07:39 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Well a second high altitude object was sighted over American air space. It was shot down by a US fighter jet over Alaska. While it sounds like a similar story the object was vastly different than the Chinese Balloon shot down off the Atlantic coast earlier. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

PENCE SUBPOENAED - RB690 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCASTER

February 10, 2023 07:07 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Mike Pence was just subpoenaed but not regarding the classified documents found in his home. He was actually subpoenaed by Special Counsel Jack Smith regarding the January 6th 2021. Now Pence refused to testify in front of the J6 Committee. He's not going to have that option when it comes to the DOJ. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ED & SOTU - RB689 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 09, 2023 19:46 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Ed joins us on this podcast and we spend some time talking about the State of the Union address by Joe Biden. Joe turned the tables and this time he "owned" the Republicans. It was very entertaining. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

BIDEN OWNS REPUBLICANS - RB688 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 09, 2023 09:26 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

For the first time the State of the Union Address was quite entertaining. Mainly because the "White Trash" Republican Party turned it into a circus and Joe Biden was there for it. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

STATE OF UNION - RB687 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 08, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

Joe Biden gave his third State of the Union Address of his presidency. Most of these addresses are pretty predictable but Joe kind of took it to the Republicans regarding Social Security and Medicare. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

POMMERANZ WOULD INDICT - RB686 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 07, 2023 06:55 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

The Manhattan District is looking into Donald trump's culpability in business fraud and the hush money situation with Stormy Daniels. Mark Pommeranz was hired by D.A. Cyrus Vance. Pommeranz Said he'd found enough to indict Trump. Vance retires and Alvin Bragg takes over and then backs off indicting Trump. Pommeranz resigns. But now Pommeranz has a new book and Bragg is under pressure. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

IT NEVER HAPPENED - RB685 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 06, 2023 06:07 - 1 hour - 59 MB

While we heard about a Chinese balloon floating across the country Republicans ridiculed Joe Biden about not shooting it down quickly enough. Then we heard that the same situation happened at least three times under the Trump Administration. Of course Republicans said it was a hoax and they never  and they never heard anything about it. Well of course they didn't. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER FRED IS BACK - RB684 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 05, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Listener Fred joins us today on the programs. He's been on the show a few times and brings great insights and perspectives. You will enjoy the show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER DENNIS - RB683 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 04, 2023 07:07 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

On this show we have listener, Tik Tok'er and podcast Dennis. He's sent a number of emails that I've read and he has a great insight and perspective. Especially given the fact he's just a kid in his late 30's. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ED'S TAKE - RB682.5 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 03, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Ed joins us on this extra Rational Boomer Podcast. We talk about everything from Chinese balloons to the Republican  take down of Ilhan Omar and more problems for Diaper Donny Trump. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

CHINESE BALLOON - RB682 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

February 03, 2023 07:24 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Well with all the crazy things going on in this country now we have a Chinese spy balloon flying across the United States of America. We now find out that this happened multiple times over the last several years. The question is what are we going to do about it? Apparently they are doing nothing. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support