The Boomer Effect

The Boomer Effect with Jerry and Rose
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“The Boomer Effect” takes a look at generations that came before and after us in an effort to understand our differences and establish common ground. All durable and long-lasting civilizations have one thing in common; they respect the wisdom of their elders and do not mock it. Yes Boomers made mistakes- but we got a lot right as well. Part of getting it right is extending what we've learned to Generation Z, and Millennials. The great depression gave us a post World War II generation of adults determined to give their children everything that they didn't have. Maybe that was a mistake...

  1. 1D AGO

    Empowering Citizen Journalists

    The media monopoly is crumbling—and the future of journalism may be in your hands. On this episode, Sam Anthony, founder of YourNews Media, shares how he’s empowering thousands of independent, citizen journalists to report on their communities, bypass corporate-controllednarratives, and restore free speech in local reporting. With over 20 years disrupting traditional media and building the technology to decentralize journalism, Sam explains why citizen journalism matters, how to get started, and how everyday people can reclaim the power of the press. If you’ve ever wanted to make a difference in your community throughreporting, this conversation is a must-listen. Be a Citizen Journalist: https://yournews.com/become-a-yournews-citizen-journalist/ Equity Crowdfunding Campaign: https://issuanceexpress.com/nico-regcf/ Please Support this Podcast: www.omegaplanners.net www.jlsmithassociates.com https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rose www.americansforprosperity.org www.theboomereffect.com https://wordmarketingservices.com/ Rose’s Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com

    27 min

  2. APR 9

    Don’t Give Up: Morality, AI, and the Fight to Stay Human

    Artificial intelligence is transforming the world at a pace fewpeople fully understand. But while much of the public debate focuses on innovation and efficiency, a deeper question is emerging: Who is guiding the moral direction of this technology? In this episode, award-winning educator, filmmaker, and author Kay Rubacek joins the conversation to explore why morality may be the most important thread holding our future together. Prompted by the resignation of AI safety researcher Mrinank Sharma from the AI company Anthropic, Kay discusses growing concerns about what is happening behind closed doors in artificial intelligence development. As AI becomes more integrated into everyday life—from automated content creation to workplace surveillance—the risk may not simply be misuse, but something more subtle: societal apathy toward systems that operate without a human moralcompass. Kay also reflects on history, the wisdom of the Founding Fathers, and the cultural shifts already underway as people begin to reconsider their relationship with technology. The question isn’t just what AI can do.It’s whether humanity will hold on to the moral thread that has guided civilization for generations.https://kayrubacek.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/kayrubacek/ Please Support this Podcast: www.omegaplanners.net www.jlsmithassociates.com https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rose www.americansforprosperity.org www.theboomereffect.com https://wordmarketingservices.com/ Rose’s Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com

    32 min

  3. APR 9

    Morality, AI, and the Fight to Stay Human

    Today’s guest is Kay Rubacek —an award-winning educator, filmmaker, author, and mother whose life and work have consistently centered on the importance of truth, courage, and human dignity. Kay’s perspective on freedom and morality isn’t theoretical. In2001, she was detained in a Chinese prison for her human-rights advocacy, an experience that deeply shaped her understanding of what happens when power is allowed to operate without moral boundaries. Today she’s sounding the alarm on a very different kind of power — artificial intelligence — and the growing concern that technological capability may be advancing faster than our moral compass. Recent events, including the resignation of AI safety researcher Mrinank Sharma from Anthropic, have sparked an urgent conversation about whether the most important decisions about AI are happening behind closed doors — and what it means for society if we lose what Kay calls “the thread of morality.” Kay joins us today to talk about why morality matters now more than ever, the cultural shift happening around AI, and how we can ensure that humanity — not technology — remains at the center of our future. https://kayrubacek.substack.com https://www.instagram.com/kayrubacek/ Please Support this Podcast: www.omegaplanners.net www.jlsmithassociates.com https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rose www.americansforprosperity.org www.theboomereffect.com https://wordmarketingservices.com/ Rose’s Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com

    32 min

  4. MAR 26

    Is Canada Turning Away From America? The Trade War No One’s Talking About

    For decades, Canada and the United States have been among the closest economic partners in the world. But that relationship may be quietly changing. Kenneth Rapoza, Industry Analyst and China Watcher at the Coalition for a Prosperous America says Canada has been strategically aligning itself with Europe and even China in ways that could reshape the future of North American trade. From new defense and economic partnerships with the European Union to a controversial trade pact with China,these moves raise serious questions about where Canada’s loyalties — and economic interests — now lie. As the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) heads toward a major review, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Could North America’s trade framework be rewritten? Could tariffs escalate? And what does this mean for American workers, supply chains, and global power dynamics? We break down the geopolitical chessboard and the growing tensions that could redefine the future of the continent. https://prosperousamerica.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-rapoza-2578095/ Please Support this Podcast: www.omegaplanners.net www.jlsmithassociates.com https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rose

    31 min

  5. MAR 19

    Healthcare at Home: The Fight Over Who Decides Your Care

    America’s healthcare debate usually focuses on insurance premiums and drug prices, but one of the most critical — and vulnerable — parts of the system often goes overlooked: home care. In this episode, Julian Hagmann, Chief Operating Officer of Caring Professionals, Inc., joins the show to discuss thegrowing challenges facing home-based healthcare programs, including concerns about fraud, rising costs, and policy decisions that may favor institutional care over patient-directed solutions. Julian recently testified before the New York State Senate about the potential impact of a single fiscal intermediary mandate on the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) — a Medicaid-funded initiative thatallows individuals to choose and direct their own caregivers, often family members or trusted friends. The conversation explores how policy failures are affectingpatients and caregivers, why home care can be more humane and cost-effective than traditional institutional care, and what meaningful healthcare reform could look like if leaders prioritize patient-centered solutions. If we want to fix American healthcare, we may need to start where care matters most — at home. For More Information: https://www.protecthomecare.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-hagmann-7ba53521/ https://www.caringprofessionals.com Please Support this Podcast: www.omegaplanners.net www.jlsmithassociates.com https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rose www.americansforprosperity.org www.theboomereffect.com https://wordmarketingservices.com/ Rose’s Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com

    27 min

  6. MAR 15

    Clearing Space for What Matters

    What if the clutter in our homes is quietly crowding out our faith, our finances, and our purpose?In this episode, I’m joined by Joshua Becker, Wall Street Journal and USA Today #1 bestselling author and one of the leading voices in the modern simplicity movement. Joshua is the founder of Becoming Minimalist, a platform reaching over a million readers each month, and the author of five influential books including The More of Less, The Minimalist Home, and Clutterfree with Kids. His newest book, Uncluttered Faith, releases February 10.Together, we explore how adopting a minimalist mindset reshapes far more than our homes. Joshua shares how living with less has transformed the way he thinks about money, productivity, generosity, legacy, and spiritual discipline. We talk about stewardship in a distracted culture, why “more” rarely delivers what it promises, and how clearing physical clutter often reveals deeper emotional and spiritual burdens we didn’t realize we were carrying.If you’re feeling overwhelmed — physically, emotionally, or spiritually — this conversation offers a practical and faith-centered path forward, starting with one simple step.Whether you’re new to minimalism or simply longing for a life centered on what truly matters, this episode will challenge and encourage you to rethink what you’re holding onto — and why. His newest book, Uncluttered Faith, releases February 10th. You can preorder that book or purchase the others anywhere books are sold.https://www.becomingminimalist.com/ Please Support this Podcast: www.omegaplanners.net www.jlsmithassociates.com https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rose www.americansforprosperity.org www.theboomereffect.com https://wordmarketingservices.com/ Rose’s Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com

    21 min

  7. FEB 19

    Fighting the Affordability Crisis

    Jerry and Rose are joined by Emily Greene Brey, PA State Director for Americans for Prosperity. When finding a solution to the affordability crisis, the first step is to figure out what makes life less affordable. The next step is to eliminate it. That’s what the Trump administration is doing by reducing the hidden tax on Americans - regulations.  Let’s be honest - regulations are boring. They’re arcane provisos baked into legislation and buried in the FederalRegister. But they’re hugely expensive. Trump’s deregulation agenda of cutting 10 regulations for every new one is paying off for taxpayers. Thus far it’s saved an average of $600 per person - that’s $2,400 a year for a taxpaying family of four.   Now, Trump’s taking the biggest de-regulatory action in history by rolling-back the Obama administration’s outdated ‘Endangerment Findings.’ Ending these burdensome energy regulations will unleash the energy sector and make day-to-day life more affordable by continuing to lower energy costs.   Please Support this Podcast: www.omegaplanners.net www.jlsmithassociates.com https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rose www.americansforprosperity.org www.theboomereffect.com https://wordmarketingservices.com/ Rose’snMinistry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com

    26 min

  8. FEB 5

    Lost in Time: Vanishing Wisdom

    Are we preserving wisdom — or just accumulating fragileinformation? Only 1.6% of human history is recorded — and the rest may be lost forever. In this compelling conversation, author and technologist Jack R. Bialik joins us to explore the astonishing discoveries in his book Lost in Time: Our Forgotten and Vanishing Knowledge. Drawing from over ten years of meticulous research, Bialik reveals how ancient civilizations mastered technologies and systems we often assume areuniquely modern — from medical procedures and sanitation to electricity and information preservation. But this isn’t just a history lesson. It’s a warning. As digital data becomes more fragile and cultural memoryincreasingly shallow, Bialik argues that knowledge without wisdom is easily lost — and that civilizations don’t always collapse from ignorance, but from forgetting what once made them resilient. This episode challenges listeners to rethink progress,preservation, and whether our modern world is truly advancing — or unknowingly repeating history’s mistakes. https://jrbialik.com    https://www.lostintime.world Please Support this Podcast: www.omegaplanners.net www.jlsmithassociates.com https://mypillow.com  PromoCode: ROSE https://patriotmobile.com/partners/rose www.americansforprosperity.org www.theboomereffect.com https://wordmarketingservices.com/ Rose’s Ministry: www.sheiscalledbyhim.com

    26 min
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“The Boomer Effect” takes a look at generations that came before and after us in an effort to understand our differences and establish common ground. All durable and long-lasting civilizations have one thing in common; they respect the wisdom of their elders and do not mock it. Yes Boomers made mistakes- but we got a lot right as well. Part of getting it right is extending what we've learned to Generation Z, and Millennials. The great depression gave us a post World War II generation of adults determined to give their children everything that they didn't have. Maybe that was a mistake...

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    The Boomer Effect with Jerry and Rose
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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