Ramblings of an Old fart.
Society & Culture
About
My name is Craig Warren I.m 71 years old father of nine grandpa to.a bunch. I grew up on a farm learned to work hard. Have spent most of my life in management in several different arenas, from retail to Construction. Have a lot of experience in a wide range of businesses and I have a lot of opinions. So what else do you need for a podcast. I like to talk about a lot of different things, I really like Politics but I am not political. I mean I have never been a member of a political party and never will. I read George Washingtons farewell address to Congress when I was young. Now I know for certain he was right. He warned us but we didn't't Listen. I also like sports, I like to make fun of Celebrities and Politicians. I like hunting and the outdoors. Actually I can talk about most anything, especially if it annoys me. COME ALONG JOIN THE FUN.
Episodes
- Learning to Work - It Is A learned Skill.- GEN Z an unprepared generation?
This episode discusses articles highlighting Gen Z employees being fired for issues including lack of initiative, communication gaps, and unprofessional conduct. It suggests these issues stem from behavioral patterns, high expectations, an…
- Mom's Super Powers Are real - The Neural Upgrade
This episode examines the "Mom Brain" phenomenon, reframing it not as cognitive decline but as a significant biological upgrade. It delves into the science suggesting that motherhood enhances a woman's abilities in social architecture, mul…
- The Federal Reserve - Is It Really Federal or Private or What?
This episode of "Ramblings of an Old Fart" discusses the Federal Reserve, examining its dual nature as a federal agency and a system of privately-owned regional banks. The conversation covers how the Fed facilitates government borrowing th…
- Are We Still The United States Of America - Or the Barley held Together Associated States of America?1
This episode of "Ramblings of an Old fart" examines the current divisions within the United States, questioning the nation's unity and shared purpose. It discusses states' relationships with federal oversight and the polarization among cit…
- How Did Our Elections Become Big Business - How do We Fix It.
This episode examines the transformation of elections into big business, detailing the significant spending in election cycles and its effects on voter voice. It also explores the financial advantages for politicians and the increasing cos…
- Dig baby Dig - Refine baby Refine - Dig our way to a Prosperous future
This episode discusses the availability of rare earth elements in the U.S. and their connection to manufacturing. It also references the policies and impact of former President Trump on these areas.
- Climate Change - The CO2 Thing - Is it all mankind's Fault?
This episode discusses new discoveries that challenge prevailing views on climate change, examining the influence of Earth-Mars gravitational cycles on ocean currents and past global temperatures. It also explores historical CO2 levels dur…
- Modern Medicine - Gap In The Safety net
This episode discusses the "low-tech" gap in modern medicine known as care fragmentation. It highlights issues like communication failures between doctors, incomplete referral loops, and medication errors after hospital discharge, which pu…
- The Cost Of The New You - Almost instantly fit in that little Black Dress, At what Cost?
This episode of Ramblings of an Old fart explores the rise of fast-track cosmetic procedures and weight loss treatments, including GLP-1 drugs and surgery. It highlights the potential relationship costs, citing statistics that suggest thes…
- Do We Value Human life Anymore - Or Are we Future Fertilizer
This episode discusses the historical shift in how human life is valued, contrasting ancient reverence for the body with modern perspectives that may view people as a "carbon problem" or mere "resource."
- Lessons By My Dad - Our Little White Donkey
The episode recounts a childhood experience on a farm where the narrator's father unexpectedly brought home two donkeys, one white and one brown. The narrator reflects on how the male donkey, a 'jackass,' taught a valuable life lesson that…
- Artemis ll - Did we just go to the moon in a space age model A Ford?
This episode uses the analogy of a Model T versus a Model A Ford to describe the perceived lack of technological advancement in space travel between the 1969 moon landing and the Artemis II mission. It questions whether significant technol…
- Sovereignty For Sale - New Zealand Voting Experiment
New Zealand's voting laws allow non-citizens to vote after one year, leading to wealthy individuals buying property and influencing policy, displacing native citizens who are seeking opportunities abroad. The ACT party argues that citizens…
- Fraud Incorporated - The $100.00 Loophole
This episode discusses a massive "ghost fleet" of businesses registered in California using "Golden IDs" belonging to people who have left the country. The GAO estimates that fraud costs the federal government between $233 billion and $521…
- Energy Hostage crisis Update = Forbes article
This episode examines a Forbes article that challenges the host's previous statements on U.S. refineries and crude oil processing. The host contrasts the article's economic perspective with personal experience of rising gasoline prices and…
- Energy Hostage Crisis Part 2 - Follow The Money
This episode discusses the financial aspects of the energy industry, examining how oil companies spend over $120 million annually on lobbying efforts at the state level. It highlights that in Texas alone, the industry paid $27.3 billion in…
- Energy Hostage Crisis Part 1 - Energy handcuffs
The episode questions the notion of US energy independence, highlighting how global events impact domestic gas prices. It argues that American oil assets should benefit citizens first, advocating for domestic refining and reduced reliance…
- Who’s A Citizen Now? Things Are Changing.
The episode discusses the historical principles of Jus Soli and Jus Sanguinis for citizenship and highlights the global trend towards conditional citizenship models, where birthright citizenship is becoming less common and probationary per…
- Abortion - The Lost Generations
This episode discusses the potential loss of human capital due to abortions, estimating that approximately 2.2 billion abortions have occurred globally in the last 40 years. The host suggests this may contribute to current shortages in pro…
- When A republic Falls - what comes Next?
The episode discusses the idea of a stable republic, referencing the Founders' belief in civic virtue and warnings from Abraham Lincoln about internal collapse. It touches upon the dangers of demagogues and the importance of allegiance to…
- Has the left completely lost their minds
The episode discusses Michael Savage's views on liberalism and examines a GOP bill, the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act, which aims to prevent undocumented immigrants from serving as armed law enforcement officers. Critics argue this creates a…
- Liberalism is destructive - Not Rational - No common sense.
This podcast episode argues that liberalism is destructive and lacks common sense. The host provides examples such as "Sanctuary" city policies leading to declared emergencies and the unreliability of green energy in states like Illinois a…
- Why should we Accept A 49% Failure Rate -- That's our current Government
A March 2026 collision at LaGuardia, involving an Air Canada jet and a fire truck, underscores infrastructure vulnerabilities. Significant air traffic controller shortages, exacerbated by a government shutdown and slow training, pose ongoi…
- Who’s In control of your Meds, You, the Pharmacy, Or the PBM’s?
This episode examines the control mechanisms in the prescription drug system, focusing on how Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) influence pricing and choice through rebate systems and the "spread." It also touches on how PBMs
- Who is Running The Show? The Crazy Few Or the Rational Majority?
The episode examines a theory about political factions, suggesting that the majority of the country (around 70%) desires normalcy and results, situated between the more extreme wings of the Democratic and Republican parties.
- Party Discipline - Blackmail or Interference of my Representatives duty to his District.
The episode discusses the erosion of representative democracy, where party discipline and potential blackmail seem to override politicians voting their conscience. It suggests that systemic pressure is causing many politicians to leave, as…
- Green Energy -- Is It Really Green. Our Next Environmental Crisis.
The episode discusses concerns about the environmental impact of green energy, specifically the growing waste problem from retired solar panels and EV batteries. It also touches on potential energy waste due to insufficient infrastructure…
- What Happens When The People Loose faith in Their Government - It Doesn't End Well.
This episode explores the historical consequences of citizens losing faith in their government, citing the late 1800s US political landscape as an example. It highlights reforms like the Primary Election and the 17th Amendment as citizen-l…
- Dark MoneyAnd Politics Affect us all -- How a Few Billionaires Interfere with our elections
This episode discusses how leftist nonprofits obscure their funding, potentially influenced by billionaires and foreign entities, impacting US elections. Jeffery Reynolds' book 'Behind the Curtain' is cited as a resource detailing these is…
- senior cost of Living Dilemma -- Government COLA numbers don't match reality
The episode discusses the discrepancy between the official 2.8% COLA for 2026 and the higher actual inflation seniors face, noting that rising costs have significantly outpaced Social Security increases, leading to a loss of purchasing pow…
- The Political Party System -the greatest political evil under our Constitution.-John Adams
This episode examines the Founding Fathers' views on political parties, citing warnings from George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson. It explores their concerns about party division and factionalism potentially becoming a "frig…
- Enemy Across The Isle - Or Friend - Or Both - Politics can be Ugly - But friendships can survive.
The episode challenges the notion that past times were less divided, using 19th-century examples of political adversaries who maintained personal dignity and friendship to suggest ways to overcome modern hate.
- Minnesota Fraud - The Tip of the Iceberg
This episode of Ramblings of an Old fart examines the extensive fraud in Minnesota, suggesting it represents only a fraction of a much larger national problem. The discussion covers the fraud's economic impact, including interest costs, st…
- Lessons from my Dad. -- The Black Stranger
This episode of Ramblings of an Old fart discusses the life lessons the narrator learned from his father, emphasizing the impact of his father's actions and character in dealing with others.
- Why the hell do we need a judge to decide everything. and how did we get here?
Craig Warren on his "Ramblings of an Old Fart" podcast questions the necessity of judges in all decisions, particularly in politics and government. He uses a farm analogy to discuss how boundaries set by the founding fathers have been negl…