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Rational Boomer Podcast

1,183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 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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BIG DISAPPOINTMENT - RB631 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 16, 2022 08:02 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

Donald Trump said he had a big announcement. This excited the MAGA idiots because they thought Trump was going to finally reveal his plans to own the Libs. Instead he presents another grift. Democrats thought it was hilarious but MAGA is pissed. Let's get into it.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ED IS BACK ! - RB630 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 15, 2022 19:26 - 1 hour - 81.3 MB

It's been awhile but Ed is back on the Rational Boomer Podcast. In spite of the rumors that he may have been kidnapped by Trumplicans he is backs. His rumors of being in captivity has been greatly exaggerated. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

DIAPER MAN - RB629 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 15, 2022 07:22 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Donald Trump is getting nervous and he's becoming unhinged and flailing. He put out a video Truth Social post that depict him as a super hero and says he has a big announcement today. this should be entertaining. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MONDAY IS D DAY FOR J6 - RB628 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 14, 2022 07:13 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

The January 6th Committee had planned to make their final presentation on Wednesday December 21st. But yesterday they decided to move up the presentation to Monday December 19th. Hmmm that's interesting. Apparently they are very anxious to get to it. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER TREVOR - RB627 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 13, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Trevor is a listener of the Rational Boomer Podcast. He was a guest on the show maybe 8 months back. The show ended up being much different than most all other shows. I asked Trevor to come on and give us an update on how he was doing. We also talked some politics as well. So let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SMITH SUBPOENAS RAFFENSPERGER - RB626 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 13, 2022 07:41 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

Jack Smith is not messing around. He just subpoenaed Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State in Georgia. You'll remember Raffensperger is the man that got a call from Donald Trump looking for 11,780 votes. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SMITH KICKS IT UP A NOTCH - RB624 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 12, 2022 06:37 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Jack Smith and the DOJ are kicking things up a notch. It turns out that the addition of Smith has created a flurry of activity in the investigations of Donald Trump regarding the insurrection and the Top Secret documents at Maralago. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER CHRIS COMES BY - RB623 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 10, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.7 MB

You know how I love shows that feature listeners. Listener Chris comes by on this episode. Listeners offer different insights and perspectives which really adds to the show. Listener Chris did not disappoint and I'm sure you will enjoy the show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER JOE STOPS IN - RB622 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

It seems like there's bad news for Donald Trump and Republicans every day. It's likely to get worse before it get's better. Listener Joe stops in on the show. He always offers some great incites and perspectives. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MORE CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS - RB621 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 08, 2022 07:14 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

The National Archives claims that Donald Trump still has Classified Documents. Then they find two more Classified Documents in a storage unit. Seriously !! Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

WARNOCK WINS - RB620 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

There was a lot of concern about the Warnock/Walker runoff election for the US Senate in Georgia. I never really thought Warnock could lose because the facts just didn't bear that out. Thankfully Raphael Warnock was re-elected. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TRUMP CORNERED - RB619 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 06, 2022 07:19 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

It's starting to look like Donald Trump is going to be turned every which way but loose. He's got multiple investigations, more investigations coming, lawsuits and much more. He's cornered and has no where to turn. He's flailing and in deep trouble.  Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

DOMESTIC TERRORISM - RB618 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 05, 2022 06:01 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Two power substations in North Carolina were shot up, were seriously damaged and interrupted electric service to 41,000 people. Nobody is saying who did this but when you consider there were two facilities attacked it has to be domestic terrorism. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TWITTERGATE - RB617 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 04, 2022 07:25 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

Elon Musk thought he was doing something when he released texts from Twitter exposing the fact that Twitter suppressed the Hunter Biden's laptop story.  They claim it's a First Amendment offense. Which means that don't know anything about the Constitution let alone the First Amendment. let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TRUMP ORG GOES TO JURY - RB616 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 03, 2022 07:10 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Trump Org has been trial for financial fraud. The CFO Allen Weissleberg testified for the prosecution. The case is now in the hands of the Jury and soon we will see what will be the demise of the Trump Org. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SPECIAL MASTER IS OUT - RB615 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 02, 2022 07:10 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

In the investigation into Donald Trump stealing Top Secret documents a bought and paid for judge agreed to give Trump his wish in having a Special Master. This was purely an attempt to delay the process and Judge Aileen Cannon was complicit. But yesterday a federal  appellate court said that a Special Master was not appropriate for the case and the judge had no jurisdiction. This was a total smackdown of the judge and a huge loss for Trump. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: htt...

CONGRESS HAS TRUMP'S TAXES - RB614 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

December 01, 2022 07:26 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

The House Ways and Meetings has been trying to get Donald Trump's taxes for more thank three years. Trump fought it all the way in court. He kept losing and and kept appealing. It got to the Supreme Court and they said yeah no deal Diaper Donny. So yesterday Congress took possession of his taxes. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SEDITIOUS CONSPIRACY CONVICTIONS - RB613 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 30, 2022 07:29 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Five Oath Keepers stood trial for Seditious Conspiracy. Two of them, Elmer Stewart Rhodes and Kelly Meggs were convicted of Seditious Conspiracy. This is a big deal and it will be very concerning to those people above him. His co-conspirators. People like Ginny Thomas, Roger Stone and even sitting members of Congress. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SUPREME COURT SAYS NOTHING TO SEE HERE - RB612 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 29, 2022 07:42 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

The Supreme Court has a lot of problems. People think that the Supreme Court is partisan and lacks credibility. They have a justice that is married to an insurrectionist and another that is leakier than Donald Trump's diaper. A Senator and a Rep said you need to clean up your shit or we will do it. The Supreme Court says "nothing to see here". Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ED & I CATCH UP - RB611 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 28, 2022 19:14 - 1 hour - 77.5 MB

With the holidays it's been awhile since we sat down with Ed. So Ed joins us on this episode and we had a lot of catching up to do. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SERIOUSLY TROUBLED - RB610 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 28, 2022 07:26 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Donald Trump is still reeling and unhinged about his dinner party from hell with Kanye West and the white supremacist. While Trump is supposed to be buddies with Kanye West abut he just said that Kanye is "seriously troubled". I'm anxious to hear Kanye's retort. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

RATIONAL GEN X STOPS IN - RB609 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 27, 2022 08:08 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

It's Sunday and we have a special program for you. On this show Rational Gen X stops in on the show. You may have seen him on Tik tok. He's a younger guy with  a mindset like all of us. Since we have some younger listeners and I thought it would be valuable to get his perspective. Let's get into it --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TRUMP DINES WITH A WHITE SUPREMACIST - RB608 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 26, 2022 07:25 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

Donald Trump had a nice little dinner with Kanye west and a white supremacist. Now this white supremacist loves Donald Trump and Kanye says that Trump loves the white supremacist. That doesn't look good for Donny so now he's trying to walk it back. As he does. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

THANKSGIVING - RB607 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 24, 2022 07:40 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

It's Thanksgiving! Why are you listening to a podcast? That said, we have a lot happening so let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TRUMP LOSES AGAIN - RB606 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 23, 2022 07:29 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Trump had a very bad day in court on Tuesday. Trump has done everything he could to avoid turning over his taxes. He appealed and appealed for at least four years until he finally made his final appeal to the Supreme Court. Unfortunately they said Donny you lose. Turn those taxes over. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE - RB605 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 22, 2022 07:10 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

As if Donald Trump didn't have enough trouble and old issue is rearing it's ugly head. Do you remember the Stormy Daniels/hush money scandal?  Trumps fixer Michael Cohen was convicted and sentenced to jail. Donald Trump was described as an unindicted co-conspirator #1. Nothing ever happened to him because the Manhattan District decided to focus the larger financial crimes of the Trump Organization. Well it's different now. The DA is different now and they see a path to Donald Trump. When it ...

ANOTHER MASS SHOOTING - RB604 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 21, 2022 06:54 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

Yet another mass shooting in this country. A white man walked into Club Q in Colorado Springs with a rifle killing 5 people and injuring 25 people. How many times does this have to happen before our politicians actually do their jobs and protect the citizens of this country? Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

DIAPER DONNY CLEARED FOR TWITTER - RB603 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 20, 2022 07:31 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Well, Elon Musk continues making friends and influence people. He lifted the ban on Donald Trump's Twitter account. It's not clear if Donny is going to accept the offer to return but come on. Do you really think Diaper Donny will miss an opportunity to get more attention? Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

SPECIAL COUNSEL - RB602 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 19, 2022 08:11 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

Merrick Garland announced yesterday that he was hiring a Special Counsel to oversee the January 6th and Maralago investigation. At first I though this was a negative but after looking at it closely I've changed my mind. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

PELOSI CALLS IT A DAY - RB601 -RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 18, 2022 07:35 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that she would be stepping down from her leadership role in the Democratic Party. However she is going to continue representing her district in California. This is going to be a big change in the Democratic Party but it will be a good change. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MIKE & ED MIX IT UP - RB600 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 17, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

We are half way through the week and plenty to talk about. So I'm bringing Ed in on this episode to offer his perspective of things. We had the Mid-Terms, Diaper Donny announcing his candidacy for the presidency in 2024 and a lots of other stuff. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT (SHOW 500) - RB599 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 16, 2022 07:24 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

I'm not big on milestones but I am proud to announce that this show is the Rational Boomer Podcast 500th episode. That is a testament to all of you that keep listening. Thank you very much. Oh and Donald Trump announced that he was running for president in 2024. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

KARI LAKE LOSES - RB598 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 15, 2022 07:32 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

After nearly a week, Katie Hobbs has been projected as the winner of the Governor's race against Kari Lake in Arizona. This is a big win for the Democrats. Of course Kari Lake is claiming election fraud and she will turn it into a circus. It won't work. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

WHAT'S NEXT? - RB597 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 14, 2022 07:14 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Well the Mid-Terms are over and the Republicans were embarrassed. So we are in a new world politically speaking. If the Republicans have any interest in surviving they have to step away from MAGA and change everything about their party. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

DEMS WIN NEVADA - RB596 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 13, 2022 07:15 - 1 hour - 62 MB

The big news last night was that the Democrats won the Senate seat in Arizona. Now this show is kind of a show and a half. I recorded a full show with Ed yesterday afternoon. But because of the Nevada news I added a segment in the beginning of the show to update things. Anyway you'll hear it. Let's get into it.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

KELLY WINS ARIZONA SENATE SEAT - RB595 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 12, 2022 07:08 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Mark Kelly is the projected winner of his  Senate seat in Arizona. Which puts the Senate at 49 - Democrats and 49 - Republicans. In addition, things look good for Democrats in Nevada which would give the Democrats the majority in the Senate. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

LISTENER ERIC STOPS IN - RB594 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 11, 2022 06:52 - 1 hour - 52.5 MB

You know how much I enjoy shows when I have listeners as a guest. On this episode Eric joins us. He is a 39 year young man in Iowa. He has some great insights and perceptions. You will enjoy the show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

EMAILS & MID-TERMS - RB593 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 10, 2022 07:08 - 1 hour - 53 MB

We had a number of emails today and you know how I love emails. Then of course we have to update the happenings of the mid-terms. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MID-TERMS WITH ED - RB592 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 09, 2022 19:33 - 1 hour - 38.8 MB

We get into the mid-terms from last night and bring in Ed for another perspective. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

NO RED WAVE - RB591 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 09, 2022 08:14 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

The Republicans were so sure of a Red Wave. Unfortunately that didn't happen. It's clear that Republicans are a little disappointed and they should be. We don't know the final results as yet but suffice to say it didn't go well for the Republicans. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

ELECTION DAY - RB590 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 08, 2022 07:01 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

The day has finally come. Today is the day of the mid-term election. There's been a lot of anticipation and a fair amount of fear. People are concerned about what will happen if it doesn't go the way want. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

MUSK NOT THAT SMART - RB589 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 07, 2022 07:02 - 1 hour - 41.8 MB

A lot of people believe that Elon Musk is one of the smartest people in the world. But based on his take over of Twitter you really have to question that assumption. He seems to make dumb mistake after dumb mistake. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

CALM BEFORE THE STORM - RB588 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 06, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

We are literally days from the mid-term elections and the rallies, the rhetoric and hyperbole is at a fever pitch. I for one will be glad when it's finally over. That said,  it's not going to be any less hectic after the election. It's just going to be different. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TRUMP GETS MORE TIME - RB587 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 05, 2022 06:36 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Donald Trump was supposed to turn over documents to the January 6th Committee yesterday. Suffice to say he didn't do that. He did send a communication to the J6 Committee and for whatever reason they gave him until next week. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

TRUMP MAD AT MITCH - RB586 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 04, 2022 06:29 - 1 hour - 45.9 MB

Trump wants the Senate to crash the Debt Ceiling and the economy. He thinks that Mitch McConnell is going to let the Democrats raise the Debt Ceiling. and he wants Mitch McConnell impeached. Which you can't really do but you know...it's dipshit Donny. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

DR. JOE WILEY - RB585 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 03, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MB

Dr. Joe Wiley is an educator, author, screen writer and consultant. We met while we were in Burlington Vermont. I struck up a conversation as I am known to do and immediately thought he needed to be on the Rational Boomer Podcast. Dr. Wiley is intelligent, articulate and a strong voice for issues in this country. Let's not get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

QUIET PART OUT LOUD - RB584 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

We are approaching the mid-term election and it's inexplicable that Republicans insist on saying the quiet things out loud. It's either arrogance or profound stupidity. Ed joins this episode to offer his insights. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

BOOMERS FIRST VIDEO PODCAST - RBV101 - RATIONAL BOOMER VIDEO PODCAST

November 03, 2022 04:50 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

They said you need to do a video podcast. Not sure why and not sure it was necessary but what the hell. That said, I'm open to trying anything. So this is the first Rational Boomer Video Podcast. Like my Tik Toks and my audio podcast we focus on politics and news of the day. But unlike main stream media we look at all the facts and I don't hold back. So let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support

GOOD NEWS BAD NEWS - RB583 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST

November 02, 2022 06:35 - 1 hour - 44.7 MB

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Robert put a temporary hold on the release of Donald Trump's taxes. That same Supreme Court decided that it would not hear the case where Lindsey Graham was trying to avoid testifying in front of the Georgia Grand Jury. So Lady Lindsey will have to testify. Let's get into it. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rational-boomer/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rational-boomer/support

DIVERT, DISTRACT, DESPERATION - RB582 - RATIONALO BOOMER PODCAST

November 01, 2022 06:31 - 1 hour - 44 MB

A radical right Trumplican breaks into the home of the Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. She's not there so the intruder proceeds assault Pelosi's 82 year old husband with a hammer. Those are the facts. Still Republicans are spewing ridiculous conspiracy theories. As if that would make a difference. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support