Rational Boomer Podcast

Former 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.

Robert 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.

Listener 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.

There 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.

Mark 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.

The 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.

A 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.

Sundays 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.

We 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.

Jim 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.

There 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.

Jim 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.

Judge 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.

The 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.

We 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.

I'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.

Listener 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

Listener 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.

President 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.

The 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.

Hamas 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.

Hamas 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.

We 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.

A 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.

Donald 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.