Rational Boomer Podcast
1,183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 122 ratingsRational 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
P.O. Box 148
Mound, Minnesota 55364 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
LEAKER CONFESSES - RB977 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 16, 2023 06:39 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBWhen the depositions were leaked in Georgia case against Trump. A lot of people, including me thought Trump's lawyer did it. Turns out it wasn't them. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
THE HOUSE PASSES A CR - RB976 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 15, 2023 08:39 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBSpeaker of the House Mike Johnson a Continuing Resolution regarding the Budget and it easily passed. Now we have to see if passes the Senate. Unfortunately for Mike Johnson there were no cuts and he depended on Democrats to get it to pass. MAGA is not happy. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
SCOTUS CODE OF CONDUCT - RB975 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 14, 2023 07:36 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWe have a lot of problems with our Supreme Court. There's corruption at every turn. It's embarrassing and damaging to our country. With all the pressure on them they have now produced a Code of Conduct. Frankly it's too little too late. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
THE DEFENSES TURN - RB974 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 13, 2023 06:13 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThe prosecution in the Civil lawsuit against Donald Trump, his family and his business in New York rested it's case. So the defense steps up and their first witness is Donald Trump Jr.. That gives you an indication of how strong their case is. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER LEE MAKES HIS FIRST APPEARANCE - RB973 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 12, 2023 06:15 - 1 hour - 99 MBI'm still dealing with a cold and was very fortunate to have a guest on the show. He is a relatively new listener. Like all our other listeners he's quite bright, very articulate and offers a great perspective. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
FINALLY, ED IS BACK - RB972 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 11, 2023 06:15 - 1 hour - 81.5 MBIt's been awhile since Ed has joined us on the show. A lot of people have been asking about him and finally, he is back. We catch up things that have been happening and talking about what's going on now. It's always a great show when Ed is on. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ANOTHER TIK TOK LIVE PODCAST - RB971 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 10, 2023 06:15 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBWell we have another combo platter. The Tik Tok live I did is also todays Rational Boomer Podcast. I've got a bit of a cold so I got two birds with one stone. That said, folks seem to like these so here you go. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
REPUBLICANS WHINING - RB970 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 09, 2023 07:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBRepublicans had a bad day Tuesday in the local elections and they spent all day Wednesday whining about it. They were angry and making excuses but somehow they don't realize 70% disagree with them about abortion. let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER MADDIE SHOWS UP - RB969 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 08, 2023 06:14 - 1 hour - 92.1 MBListener Maddie showed up on the show. She is our friend from the swing state of Michigan. We cover a lot of topics but instead of listing just listen to it. I think you'll like it. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP LOSES IT - RB968 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 07, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBTrump was on the witness stand in the fraud case against him in New York and as expected he lost it. He ranted and raved. He called out and demeaned the judge and the Attorney General. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP UNDER OATH - RB967 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 06, 2023 07:21 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBDonald Trump will find himself in the last position he wants to be in. Under oath on the witness stand. He is testifying in Latiticia James civil suit against him, his family and his company. Diaper Donny doesn't do well under oath. He has problem with truth. It should be quite a show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER ERIC STOPS BY - RB966 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 05, 2023 06:12 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBOur friend Eric from Iowa stops in and we discuss, among other things the New York civil suit. What's happened and what's upcoming. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER DAN STEPS UP - RB965 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 04, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBListener Dan from Kalamazoo Michigan joins us on the podcast today. We discuss the many things happing around the country. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ERIC AND JR MAKE A MESS - RB964 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 03, 2023 07:41 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBEric and Donald Trump Jr. testified at their business fraud case in New York. It's strange, they didn't remember much. But they still made the problems for all the defendants worse. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LIVE TIK TOK-PODCAST - RB963 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 02, 2023 05:41 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBWell I tried it again. I did a Tik Tok Live and recorded it as a Rational Boomer Podcast. Partially because you seemed to of liked the last one and partially because I'm lazy. I cover all the topics of the day. Check it out. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
WILL WE GET A BUDGET DONE - RB962 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
November 01, 2023 06:07 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBWhile we finally have a Speaker of the House in Mike Johnson now it's a matter of if he can get a budget done. If he can't, then we get a government shutdown. So far it's not looking good because his demands are direct from MAGA. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
CHUTKAN RESCINDS STAY - RB961 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 31, 2023 06:11 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBJudge Chutkan, who is overseeing the January 6th trial in Washington DC rescinded a stay on a gag order on Donald Trump. Trump is definitely not happy and will almost certainly violate the gag order. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
OLD SOUL IS BACK - RB960 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 30, 2023 08:50 - 1 hour - 101 MBOld Soul, is back on the show. It's a great show. Enough said. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
PENCE QUITS THE RACE - RB959 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 29, 2023 06:58 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBFormer Vice President Mike Pence has quit the 2024 Presidential campaign. When he first entered the race there was no one that thought he had a chance. Finally, Pence saw what we all saw and took his ball and went home. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
MAINE MASS SHOOTER DEAD - RB958 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 28, 2023 07:38 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBRobert Card, the Maine mass shooter was found dead a short distance from where the shootings occurred. The state was terrorized for a couple days when they thought this nut case was still loose. Thankfully the anxiety and the shelter in place order is over. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER T.J. JOINS US - RB957 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 27, 2023 04:59 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBListener T.J. joins us on the program. T.J. has been on before and he offers a great perspective and insight. It was a great show and I'm sure you will enjoy it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
MASS SHOOTING IN MAINE - RB956 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 26, 2023 06:14 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBThere was a mass shooting in Lewiston Maine yesterday. It's being reported that 22 people have been killed and 50-60 people injured. It is truly a tragedy and at this recording they had not caught the shooter. They do have a person of interest. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
MEADOWS FLIPS - RB955 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 25, 2023 06:13 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBMark Meadows has been talking to Jack Smith for the last year. It was announced yesterday that Jack Smith has extended full immunity to Meadows. Meadows is a lynch pin on January 6th and he had to have given up a lot to get immunity. This pretty much ends it for Donald Trump. let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
COHEN TO TESTIFY - RB954 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 24, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThe Civil lawsuit against Donald Trump continues and former Trump fixer Michael Cohen is scheduled to testify today. It will be interesting to see if Diaper Donny shows up to mean mug and attempt to intimidate him. I don't think Cohen will be intimidated. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TIK TOK LIVE PODCAST - RB 953 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 23, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 87 MBA little twist on todays show. I recorded this podcast while simultaneous doing a Tik Tok Live. I've done this once before and it's a lot of fun interacting with listeners> I think you will enjoy the show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER LARS TALKS MUSIC & POLITICS - RB952 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 22, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBSundays are kind of a laid back slower news day so we are making a bit of a departure from our normal shows. Lars is a listener from Minneapolis. In fact within blocks of where I grew up. Lars is a talented musician and sometimes actor in popular shows that you've no doubt seen. We talk about music, television and of course politics. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ED IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - RB951 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 21, 2023 05:15 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWe had a busy week and I brought Ed in to help break it all done. I love Ed's perspective and I know you really like when he's on the show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
REPUBLICANS THREATENING REPUBLICANS - RB950 - RATIONAL BOOMER P0DCAST
October 20, 2023 06:37 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBJim Jordan has lost two attempts at becoming the Speaker of the House. But he's not giving up yet. He will continue in this practice in futility. MAGA has a strategy though. MAGA Republicans are now harassing and threatening their own. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
JORDAN LOSES AGAIN - RB949 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 19, 2023 06:21 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThere was a second vote for the Speaker of the House and Jim Jordan was again the Republican nominee and he lost for a second time. In fact, he lost more Republican votes in the second vote. Sadly, its headed in the wrong direction for Jim Bob. It's been more than two weeks without a Speaker and the Republicans are panicking. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
JORDAN LOSES THE FIRST VOTE - RB948 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 18, 2023 06:01 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBJim Jordan took the vote for the Speaker of the House to the House floor. In the first ballot, 20 Republicans voted against Jim Jordan and he was not elected to the job. So now, presumably there will be a second vote today. It doesn't look promising for Jordan. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
JUDGE CHUTKAN GAGGED TRUMP - RB947 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 17, 2023 06:28 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBJudge Tanya Chutkan held a hearing to discuss Donald Trumps persistent ranting, raving and threats. Judge Chutkan issued a limited gag order on Donald Trump. We all know that he will violate that order in short order. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
A HUMANITARIAN DISASTER - RB946 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 16, 2023 06:04 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBThe current conflict between Israel and Hamas is truly a humanitarian disaster. Over and above the shelling, Israel has turned off the electricity and water to the Palestinians. Not to mention blocking all medical supplies. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
EMAILS & MORE EMAILS - RB945 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 15, 2023 05:52 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWe had a ton of emails to catch up on and it's Sunday. A typically slower day news wise. I can always count on the listeners to come through and they certainly did today. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER HOWARD CHECKS IN - RB944 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 14, 2023 05:52 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBI'm in Maine and today is my 40th wedding anniversary. Listener Howard, who is actually in Minnesota checked in and helped me out. Howard has some great insights and I always enjoy having a conversation with him. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER JACE CHIMES IN - RB943 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 13, 2023 05:15 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBListener Jace stops in to discuss the plethora of topics that are currently that we are barraged by every day. He's in Texas, so he can give us some insights on the crazy stuff going on there. Lets get into it --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER ERIC IN THE HOUSE - RB942 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 12, 2023 05:47 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBListener Eric is in the house today. He always brings a great perspective and it's always a great conversation. I'm on the road so lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
BIDEN SPEAKS ABOUT THE ATTACK - RB941 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 11, 2023 06:40 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBPresident Joe Biden spoke about Hamas' attack, on Israel yesterday. America's response to this crisis is important. It's expected. Biden spoke strongly and compassionately. He did the job the true presidents do. Now it's a matter of if the Republicans in the House can get their ducks in a row. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
GAZA CONFLICT ESCALATES - RB940 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 10, 2023 06:13 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThe war in Gaza is escalating. Hamas attacked Israel and now Israel is ramping it up and going scorched earth. Because of what Hamas has done it sealed the fate and likely gave a death sentence to a lot of innocent people. We don't know where this headed but we know its going to be tragic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ISRAEL DECLARES WAR - RB939 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 09, 2023 06:13 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBHamas attacks Israel and Israel declares war. This is a conflict that has been going on for decades. In the last 15 years there have been 5 events of violence between these two factions. Now it's a matter of what America and the rest of the world is going to do. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ISRAEL VS HAMAS - RB938 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 08, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBHamas attacked Israel and it is becoming frightening and tragic. This is the last thing we need in our world is another war. Especially in this area of the world. The question is what precipitated this. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
SATURDAY WITH ED - RB937 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 07, 2023 05:18 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBWe are wrapping up another eventful week and Ed stops in to go over it all. From Kevin McCarthy losing his job to Dirty Diaper Donny Trump bolting from court in New York. We have a lot to cover. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP DISSEMINATES MILITARY INFO - RB936 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 06, 2023 06:11 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBA story came out that Donald Trump revealed sensitive information regarding nuclear submarines. Apparently he gave that info to one of his Mara Lago buddies, an Australian billionaire. Who then proceeded to give that same information to as many as 45 other people. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP 86'D - RB935 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 05, 2023 06:33 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBDonald Trump spent three days in court in the Latitia James lawsuit against him. He spent every break railing on the judge, James and even the court clerk. Well Latitia James has had enough and says the Trump Show is done. She asked that he not come back. At least, up until the time he testifies. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
KEVIN MCCARTHY GETS BOOTED - RB934 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 04, 2023 06:33 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBThe Republican caucus succeeded in ousting Kevin McCarthy from his position as Speaker of the House. This surprised me. i didn't think they had the votes. Maybe McCarthy thought the Democrats would bail him out. Turns out they didn't. Now the Republicans are in chaos. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
GAETZ ISSUES MOTION TO VACATE - RB933 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 03, 2023 06:10 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBRepresentative Matt Gaetz made good on his threat. He has made a motion to vacate Kevin McCarthy from his position of Speaker of the House. Now, even he isn't completely confident that he has enough votes. But of course that doesn't matter to Republicans. They are always losing. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LAWSUIT BEGINS TODAY - RB932 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 02, 2023 06:09 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThe trial regarding Attorney General James' lawsuit against Donald Trump begins today. Judge Engoron has already found Trump and his sons libel for business fraud. Now it's a matter of determining how much they will have to pay in this judgement. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
NO SHUTDOWN SUNDAY - RB931 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
October 01, 2023 06:10 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBFor the last couple of weeks we heard over and over again about an imminent government shutdown. However, as I suspected the house would find away in the last minute of the last day to avoid the shutdown. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ED STOPS IN AGAIN - RB930 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
September 30, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBEd stops in again and we have plenty to talk about. From Donald Trump losing everything, we are facing a government shut down, the death of a Senator and more. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
REPUBLICANS ACCOMPLISH NOTHING - RB929 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
September 29, 2023 06:08 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBWhile there is an impending government shutdown looming, the Republicans decided they'd put on a debate and an impeachment hearing. Not only is that bad time management but the accomplished nothing in the process. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
THE DEMISE OF DONALD TRUMP - RB928 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
September 28, 2023 05:53 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBListener Eric from Iowa joins us and we discuss the demise of Donald Trump. Donald Trump was found libel for years of business fraud. All of his properties were put into receivership and all his companies will be dissolved. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support