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
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SMITH GETS TRUMP'S TWITTER - RB878 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 10, 2023 06:13 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBJack Smith subpoenaed Donald Trump's Twitter account. He wanted all the data, the posts, the drafts and the DMs. Elon Musk dragged his feet and it ended up in court. The DOJ won and Jack Smith now has the account. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
FRIDAY MEETING - RB877 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 09, 2023 05:58 - 1 hour - 63 MBJudge Tanya Chutkan has set a meeting for Friday of this week to discuss an Order of Protection asked for by Jack Smith. Orders of Protection are pretty common but Trumps attorneys are dead set against it. Judge Chutkan is bringing the two sides together to hash it out. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ORDER OF PROTECTION - RB876 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 08, 2023 06:18 - 1 hour - 66 MBJack Smith asked Judge Chutkan for an Order of Protection against Donald Trump. With Donald Trump flapping his gums Smith is concerned that he may release evidence from the Grand Jury. Trump's team responded and then two hours later Jack Smith rebutted the response. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
BIG WEEK COMING UP - RB875 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 07, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBWell we have a big week coming up. Donald Trump has to answer Jack Smith's Order of Protection and Fani Willis could issue a lot of indictments at anytime. Listener Eric joins us on the podcast to hash things out. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
COMBO PLATTER - RB874 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 06, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 94 MBWe have a combo platter on todays show. Listener Fred and Listener Tony join me on the podcast. We started by talking about Jack Smith's Order of Protection against Donald Trump after he posted a threat on Truth Social. Unfortunately Trump is going to have to deal with Judge Tanya Chutkan and she isn't playing. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER JACE CHECKS IN - RB873 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 05, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour - 86.9 MBOur friend from Texas, Jace checked in on this program. We talk indictments, Georgia, his home state of Texas and all the rest. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP PLEADS NOT GUILTY - RB872 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 04, 2023 06:48 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBDonald Trump was arrested and arraigned in Washington DC yesterday. He pled not guilty. The next hearing is August 28th where the judge will determine the start date of the trial. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ARRAIGNMENT DAY - RB871 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 03, 2023 06:27 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBDonald Trump will appear in court today to be arraigned on Jack Smith's regarding January 6th. Some people are concerned that there might be some violence. But realistically I don't believe anything like that will happen. But it will be interesting what we will hear from Diaper Donny. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER DENNIS & I TALK INDICTMENTS - RB870 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 02, 2023 05:28 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBDonald Trump was indicted by Jack Smith's Grand Jury yesterday and things are ramping up quickly. Listener Dennis joined me on the podcast and we disected what happened. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
WILLIS SAYS SHE'S DONE & READY - RB869 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
August 01, 2023 06:41 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBFani Willis announced yesterday announced that her investigation is done and she is ready. She said that some people may not be happy about her decision but she is doing what is best for the country and the people. Keep in mind she is pulling together security strategies and there are barricades up around the court. And she's not concerned about the Democrats. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER TONY STOPS BY - RB868 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 31, 2023 05:41 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe are starting out another week and it's likely to be pretty eventful as we anticipate a flurry of indictments. Listener Tony stops by and and we had a great conversation. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP'S RALLY RANTS - RB867 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 30, 2023 06:25 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBWith all the indictments and charges hanging over Donald Trump's head he's still being Diaper Donnie. He's holding rallies, ranting, raving lying and threatening. He was most recently in Erie Pennsylvania. It is amazing. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
MIKE - MIKE & ED - RB866 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 29, 2023 06:10 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBEd joined me on this show but it didn't turn out like I expected so I had to improvise a bit. Ed and I recorded the first half. All went well but then the power went out. I had no idea when it would come back so I told Ed that we would leave it at that. So then I recorded another first half with just me and the part with Ed and I became the second half. In spite of that it turned out pretty well. Lets get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-...
SUPERSEDING INDICTMENTS - RB865 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 28, 2023 06:56 - 1 hour - 71 MBWhile we are waiting for the indictments from the January 6th insurrection we got superseding indictments concerning the classified documents. Donald Trump ends up getting 3 more charges and there's a new defendant. Let's get to it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TIK TOK'ER JOHN COLBERT - RB864 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 27, 2023 05:57 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBI had the great pleasure of having Tik Tok'er, musician, humorist and political commentator John Colbert. He's a big creator. If you are on Tik Tok you no doubt know who he is. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
MEADOWS FLIPS - RB863 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 26, 2023 07:12 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThe word on the street is that Mark Meadows may have flipped on Donald Trump. If this is true it is probably game over for Donald Trump. With indictments imminent we will learn a lot soon. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
THIS WEEK - RB862 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 25, 2023 06:31 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBWe are all awaiting the indictments from Jack Smith regarding the January 6th investigation. The facts suggest it will be this week. When it happens it will change everything. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP SCARED & ATTACKING - RB861 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 24, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBYou can tell that the pressures of current and imminent indictments are getting to Donald Trump. He is obsessively posting attacks on Jack Smith, Merrick Garland and Joe Biden on Truth Social. Additionally he's nervous because a money crunch. He's got very big legal bills hanging over his head and his lawyers are asking for their money. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
COHEN SETTLES WITH TRUMP - RB860 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 23, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBMichael Cohen sued Donald Trump for unpaid legal fees. Oh big surprise. Donald Trump doesn't pay his bills. The jurors had been selected and the trial was set to start Monday. But the Trump attorneys decided instead to settle. It's been reported that settlement was $1.5 million dollars. let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ED & I DISCUSS THE WEEK - RB859 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 22, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBEd stops in on the podcast today and we discuss a variety of topics from the past week. It seems every week we have crazy and surprising things happening. It's always good to get Ed's insights. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER ERIC COVERS IT ALL - RB858 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 21, 2023 06:22 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBListener Eric joins us on todays show. Eric is an Iowa native so we talked about the abortion issues in Iowa and every from the target letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.. Let's get into it.3 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREEN GOES LOW - RB857 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 20, 2023 06:11 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe House Republicans put on a dog and pony show investigation focusing on Joe and Hunter Biden. It didn't go well for the Trumplifucks and they were embarrassed again. Marjorie Taylor Green was especially butt hurt and she went as low as she can go. In the process she just might get sued and charged with a felony. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP GETS A TARGET LETTER - RB856 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 19, 2023 06:21 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBOn Sunday Donald Trump received a target letter from Jack Smith regarding the January 6th insurrection investigation. This suggests that an indictment of Donald Trump is imminent. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
GEORGIA SUPREME COURT SAYS NO TO TRUMP - RB855 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 18, 2023 06:04 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBDonald Trump asked the Supreme Court in Georgia to disqualify D.A. Fani Willis and throw out the report from the Special Grand Jury regarding Trump's attempt to overturn the 2020 election. Unfortunately, the court said "we won't even hear it. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
DESANTIS LOSING GROUND - RB854 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 17, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBDeSantis' prospects are starting to diminish. He had to fire a couple of dozen mid level staffers on his campaign to save money. His fundraising is dropping off and he's losing ground in his support. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER HOWARD BRINGS IT - RB853 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 16, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBListener Howard joins us on this show. Howard always brings and interesting perspective and poses compelling questions regarding all the crazy stuff happening these days. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
SMITH SQUEEZES TRUMP - RB852 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 15, 2023 05:49 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBJack Smith is putting the squeezing Donald Trump. Smith has been getting testimony from lower level staff. He's sent a target letter to one of them which suggests they will be indicted. Now do you think these people will stay loyal to Trump or save their backsides. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
KUSHNER GRAND JURY TESTIMONY - RB851 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 14, 2023 06:12 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBApparently Jared Kushner testified in front of Jack Smith's Grand Jury regarding the insurrection investigation. This is interesting. You have to wonder if he is going to throw his father-in-law under the bus. Probably not but it is good to see that Jack is leaving no stone checked. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
ANOTHER REPUBLICAN HEARING - RB850 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 13, 2023 06:10 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBBeing obstructionists Republicans accomplish nothing more than hearings where they spew conspiracy theories. Yesterday they had FBI Director Christopher Wray testify and it was an absolute joke. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
DELAY, DELAY - RB849 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 12, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBWell as expected Donald Trump's lawyers is pushing Judge Aileen Cannon to delay the classified documents. In fact they want to delay it indefinitely. Or at least beyond the 2024 election. Well of course they do. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
WHISTLE BLOWER IS A BUST - RB848 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 11, 2023 06:36 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBRepublican Representative James Comer kept talking about his whistle blower who had the goods on Joe Biden. First he couldn't find the whistle blower. Then they found him and he promptly was indicted by the DOJ. Another failure and fuck up by the Republicans. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
THOMAS GRIFTING SINCE THE 1980S - RB847 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 10, 2023 06:06 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWe have heard the stories about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas grifting and taking bribes. Now we are we hearing this corruption goes further back then we had thought. In the 1980's one of Thomas' billionaire BFF paid for a vacation to the Bahamas for he and his girlfriend. Then a billionaire BFF paid for Clarence and Ginni's wedding recepion. FFS. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
GIULIANI TO BE DISBARRED - RB846 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 09, 2023 06:16 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBA disciplinary board for the DC Bar Association recommended Friday that former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani be stripped of his law license over reckless fraud claims after the 2020 election. But this may be the least of his problems. There's a good chance that he will be indicted, charged and convicted. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER DENNIS STOPS BY - RB845 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 08, 2023 05:12 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBListener Dennis stops by on this episode. He's been on the show before and sends in some emails. He is a younger guy and he has some great insights and perspective. This is a long one but I know you will like it. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
CHAOTIC MEETING -RB844 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 07, 2023 06:18 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBSpecial Counsel Jack Smith is taking particular interest in a chaotic meeting at the White House in December of 2021. This meeting may have been the origin of the insurrection on January 6th. It was a crazy meeting. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP DESPERATION - RB843 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 06, 2023 06:09 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThe heat is getting hot and the pressure is getting heavy on Donald Trump. He reacts out of pure desperation and the things he's posting are showing him flailing. He's grasping at straws and nothing is working. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
THREE MASS SHOOTINGS - RB842 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 05, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBWHEN I INITIALLY POSTED THIS SHOW I INADVERTANLY POSTED PART II TWICE. IT HAS NOW BEEN THANKS TO A HEADS UP BY LISTENER MIKE The Fourth of July weekend is typically a time of celebration. It is the country's birthday. The anniversary of the date of our independence from England. However, in todays climate we had three mass shooting. Ten people were killed and dozens injured. Hardly something to celebrate. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho...
STEPHANIE GRISHAM - RB841 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 04, 2023 06:19 - 1 hour - 62 MBFormer Trump Communications Director Stephanie Grisham says she saw Donald Trump showed Classified Documents to people on the patio at Maralago. Wow! We thought we had it all with the audio recording from Bedminster. But this is truly compelling. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMPER BLOWBACK - RB840 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 03, 2023 05:35 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBI've been getting a lot of blowback from Trump Humpers on Facebook. I have offered invitations to many of them to join me here on the podcast. Not surprisingly I have yet to find one with a shred of courage. So I brought some of the comments from one of them on the show. let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
HISTORY GIRL DENISE - RB839 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 02, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBThis is another of my favorite shows. A show where we have a listener as a guest. On this show we welcome back Denise from Illinois. I dubbed her History Girl. She has the distinction of being the guest on the most listened to Rational Boomer Podcast. Which is saying something since this is my 740th show. In this show she is showing us some historical parallels with what is happening today. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boome...
SCOTUS & ED - RB838 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
July 01, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBThe Supreme Court has made some horrific decisions over the past few days. Overturning Affirmative Action in colleges, striking down Student Loan Forgiveness and marginalizing the LGBTQ community. Ed stopped in and he has some interesting perspectives and insights. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
SCOTUS ENDS AFFIRMATIVE ACTION - RB837 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 30, 2023 06:15 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThe Supreme Court overturned Affirmative Action for Colleges yesterday. This is after of decades of precedence even though SCOTUS says they respect precedence. This is bad news for people of color, women and Republicans. This will certainly have an impact on the 2024 election. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
RUDY'S BEGGING FOR A DEAL - RB836 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 29, 2023 06:05 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBRudy Giuliani willingly testified in front of Jack Smith's Grand Jury. This is big news. Apparently Rudy is getting a little nervous and is looking for a deal from Jack Smith. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
TRUMP'S LIES & EXCUSES - RB835 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 28, 2023 06:19 - 1 hour - 58 MBDonald Trump, responding to the audio recording that was recently leaked said he didn't even really have a document. Good one Diaper Donny. You asked these people to "look" at the document. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
THERE'S AUDIO - RB834 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 27, 2023 06:36 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe heard about the audio recording where Donald Trump is showing people classified documents and committing multiple crimes. Now we have heard the audio recording. Wow, Trump really did it now. There is no defense. Let's get into it --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
VULNERABLE VLAD - RB833 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 26, 2023 05:44 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBVladimir Putin put a stop to an attempted coup. You would that make Putin look strong but quite the opposite happened. More vulnerabilities were exposed and people are questioning his strength. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
BOBBY HEDGLIN-TAYLOR - RB832 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 23, 2023 05:31 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe have a guest on this show who is a listener and literally a Renaissance man. He's an author, actor, comedian, even a circus performer. He is also a member of the LGBTQ community. He offers great stories and compelling insights. This is an entertaining show. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
MIKE AND ED - RB831 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 22, 2023 05:36 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBEd joins us on this podcast. We work through all of the stories of the day. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
HUNTER PLEADS GUILTY - RB830 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 21, 2023 05:59 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBAfter years of Republicans making crazy accusations against Hunter Biden the entire case is done. None of their crazy claims were true. There was no evidence. Hunter ended up pleading guilty to two misdemeanors. Talk about anti-climatic. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support
LISTENER HOWARD IS BACK - RB829 - RATIONAL BOOMER PODCAST
June 20, 2023 05:27 - 1 hour - 84.5 MBListener Howard joins us on todays show. He is a fellow Minnesotan and has some great insights and perspectives. We covered a lot of topics and and it was a great conversation. Let's get into it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rational-boomer/support