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Rainman's Take
by Brian Lukacz
Welcome to “Rainman’s Take”! My name is Brian, the “Rainman” Lukacz and I’m based in Southern California. The name Rainman was my callsign from my days flying helicopters in US Marine Corps. Some of the things you can expect from the show. First, the format will be a variety podcast. I’m an insatiable reader, and I’m trying to understand the truth or as close to it as we can get. I love talking about history, politics, current affairs, cultural issues, you name it, if it interests me you will get my “Take” on it. The schedule will be one episode a week coming out on Thursdays. I start
Episodes
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"What You Need to Know About Congressman George Santos & Why He Must Go!" (E95)
Congressman George Santos is a liar and needs to be kicked out of congress. However, this type of behavior has been going on for a long time and just shows how broken the system is. What are some of the things we can do about it, well consecutive term limits would be a good start, but I'm not...
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CALIFORNIA'S POLITICS AND WATER (E94)
I recently sent a text to my friends, it was a picture of me with a gorgeous San Diego sunset in the background. The text accompanying the picture stated, "California's politics suck, but the (January) sunsets do not". This is very apparent in how the state handles excessive water accumulation…
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DAMAR HAMLIN Injury: How It Affected the Game of Football (E93)
Anyone who watched Monday Night Football on January 2nd witnessed a chilling scene. Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, was injured and needed CPR to be revived. This happened on live TV in front of millions of viewers and for a week shook the NFL world. Thankfully Damar Hamlin is on the...
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Who Are the Real Fascists in the US? (E92)
Elon Musk continues to upset the apple cart with his "Twitter Files" dump. It proves beyond a shadow of a doubt there was coordinated collusion between the government and private sector (big tech companies) to censor any and all opposing viewpoints to the "official narrative". This propaganda and...
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How important is the supply chain? (E91)
Consultant to the DOD and CIA, and Best selling author Jim Rickard's discusses his latest book, "Sold Out". The book is an in-depth look at what has happened to the international supply chain and how it is and will impact the global economy and geo-politics. Jim has a talent for explaining…
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The father of the ancient alien theory (E90)
In this video, I talk about the father of the ancient alien theory, with Janet Sitchin. Zacharia Sitchin is a pioneer in the study of ancient astronaut theories and her work has had a huge impact on the field of archaeology. If you're interested in the origins of our species, then be sure to…
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Watch as the Midterm Elections unfold in E89!
In this episode of E89, we're getting kicked out of our dorms and into the voting booth. We discuss the candidates, the polls and the importance of the midterm election. Tune in to hear what we have to say! Midterm elections are behind us but still no clear winners in several races. Rainman...
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ELON MUSK - Hero or Villain? (E88)
In this video, I'm discussing whether or not Elon Musk is a hero or a villain. Let me know what you think in the comments below! As the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, Elon Musk is one of the most innovative and influential people in the world today. Some people see him as a hero, while others see…
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CLIMATE CHANGE another perspective... (E87)
This is what the Rainman thinks when he hears about a current weather event being described as the worst since a similar event which occurred xyz years ago. Maybe his logic is wrong but doesn't that just mean that climate change is cyclical and that we are just living through a cycle of climate...
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LEAGUE ONE VOLLEYBALL; PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL (E86)
What does it take to bring a very popular sport like women's volleyball into a new professional sports league? League One Volleyball (LOVB) is attempting to do just that and they are really making headway. Europe already has women's professional volleyball leagues and now it's time for it to…
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BRITTANY GRINER & THE NATIONAL ANTHEM (E102)
Sometimes it takes people being away from the United States to realize just how a special a place this is. Brittany Griner knows after being locked in a Russian jail cell for 10 months. I'm glad she's back home and even more glad she's decided to stand for the anthem of this great country. I…
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CLIMATE CHANGE NARRATIVE and how it's holding up in today's GEOPOLITICAL ENVIRONMENT (E85)
Rainman gives his take on the climate change narrative after reading an article in the New York Times. Geopolitical events are not helping with this narrative and the need for increased control from governments and international elites. Enjoy!
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Can we TRUST THE MEDIA? (E83)
Rainman discusses recent polling showing a lack of trust in the main stream media. He also highlights two interviews that seem to reflect that feeling and uses them as examples of why there is a lack of trust. The fourth institution is so important to the health of our constitutional republic…
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IRAN, URANIUM, and THE NEW YORK TIMES oh my! and some professional wrestling thrown in (E84)
Rainman gives his take on two other noteworthy news articles of this past week. Iran is acquiring uranium by any means necessary; enemies of the US are establishing footholds in central and South America. Also, the New York Times just stated what has been obvious to us for two years, Hunter's...
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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE of the United States of America as read by THE RAINMAN (E82)
Your host Rainman reads the entire DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE on the weekend of the 246th anniversary of the birth of our great country. Also, some takes on what the constitution means especially in today's crazy world. Millions of people from around the world still want to come to the USA, it…
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PAKISTAN AND THE GEOPOLITICS OF CENTRAL ASIA from someone who's been there (E81)
A great discussion about the geopolitics of central asia over the last decade in particular in Pakistan. (PODCASTER'S NOTE: AT 4:56 JOJO TALKS ABOUT RECOGNITION OF THE DURANT LINE, THE BORDER; ACTUALLY THE AFGHAN AMIR ACKNOWLEDGED IT IN 1893. THE PAKISTANI GOVERNMENT STILL ACKNOWLEDGES IT, BUT…
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GHANA, AFRICA: a modern perspective (E80)
Dr. Christian Bannerman joins me to discuss the modern transformation of Ghana, Africa. I don't know much about Africa so it's nice to talk to someone from there to help understand what is happening over there. Because like I always say, if you only get your news from one source, you're not...
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DEALING WITH THE HOMELESS CRISIS; a local Encinitas perspective (E79)
Jeff Morris runs the Encinitas Watchdog Group and they have been actively monitoring how the homeless issue became a crisis in Encinitas, CA. This issue did not happen organically, it was basically manufactured by arguably a corrupt system that is designed to make money off the homeless issue.…
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PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS; there's more to this topic than you think (E78)
CC King discusses his experiences early on with the anti-doping commission and the research and chemistry involved in trying to catch athletes cheating by artificially enhancing their bodies. But there is more to this topic and with the advances in biomechanics among other things, the question...
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QUANTUM THEORY , ENTANGLEMENT & YOU! (E77)
This is a great conversation about QUANTUM THEORY, ENTANGLEMENT, AND ZERO POINT THEORY. Check out the links below for more on what Kevin talks about... It's all energy and we as beings made of energy are subject to these amazing forces. Kevin helps people better understand their position in the...
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E76: US NAVAL FLEET & It's current status
Former submarine commander, current Captian in the Merchant Marines, and President of Bartlett Maritime Corporation, Ed Bartlett joins Rainman's Take to discuss the current status of the US naval fleet. There's a lot to be concerned about but there are solutions. The problem is they require a...
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E75: TAPPING INTO THE EARTH'S ENERGY
Shaman practitioner Steve Bell discusses the benefits and importance of being in nature and tapping into its awesome energy. However, civilization, especially in the West over the last two millenia have gotten away from that connection. Maybe it's time we start to get that back in our lives…
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E74: TERRORISM, MICHAEL COLLINS AND THE IRISH WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
Another great conversation with historian and author, Joe Connell. Joe's an encyclopedia on the subject of the Irish war of independence and subsequent Irish civil war. His latest book, "The Terror War" focuses on the ugly reality of terrorist tactics used by both the British and Irish forces. He...
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E15: EVERYBODY LOVES WHISKEY! Matt "Woody" Kidd, co-founder and head distiller at Storyhouse Spirits
You like whiskey? I like whiskey. That's why I interviewed Matt "Woody" Kidd, co-founder and head distiller at Storyhouse Spirits. We talk all things distilled spirits and had a great time, I know you'll enjoy it. Cheers
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E 16: WORLD SERIES OF POKER and what it's like to play in it!
Find out what it's like to play competitive poker and participate in the 2019 World Series Of Poker with my guest Kim Frost. As with anything, to be great at poker takes a lot of practice, studying, and yes, sometimes luck...Kim is a great interview and it made me look at poker differently. You...
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E73: BE RESULTS ORIENTED
Great conversation with results coach Damilare Adeyeri. Think about this; why do the greatest athletes in the world, say someone like Tiger Woods, need a coach? Surely that individual won't be a more accomplished golfer. Tiger benefits from a coach because it is someone who can objectively help…
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E72: MONEY FLOW and CRYPTOS
Money Flow Co owner Nicole Lombard discusses her mission of helping women change their money mindset and take charge of their financial lives. We discuss the two areas, crypto currencies and real estate, Nicole has focused on over the last two years. The crypto discussion in particular was...
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E71: IT'S A NUMBERS GAME
Rainman gives his take on several numbers he's noticed in the news recently. These news stories caught his attention specifically for the numbers involved and also provide some insight into what he'd like to see in a perfect world...Enjoy!
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E70: LEADERSHIP is it innate, can it be taught?
Great conversation with an old friend and leadership coach, Chris Steer, Owner and Chief "Permanent Beta" Officer of Steer LLC. We discuss the concept and practice of leadership, can it be taught or is it something innate, someone who has that "IT"? There are plenty examples in today's world of...
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E69: MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE, Help others
My take on volunteering ones time and resources. The world is a better place when we take care of each other. I feel the citizens of the United States are a very generous. I believe that when people feel free to make the best for themselves it is natural to want to help others. Once one feels...
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E68: RED PILL, BLUE PILL which will you choose?
The recent release of 'Matrix Resurrections' movie has brought again debate about the classic 'red pill/blue pill' question from the original, and classic movie, 'Matrix'. The woke culture says it wanted to 'take the red pill trope back from the political right'. In my view, the political right…
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E67: RISE AND FALL OF EMPIRES
Another great interview with DOD consultant and naval power expert Jerry Hendrix. Jerry's latest publication in Foreign Policy magazine is titled, "Sea Power Makes Great Powers", discusses the direct relationship between and empire's naval fleet and their influence on the world. This does not…
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E66: REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE real GRASS FED BEEF can SAVE THE PLANET
Doug Lindamood is a rancher in Wyoming who specializes in regenerative agriculture in the raising of his grass fed livestock. His beef is truly grass fed and aside from being nutrient rich and all natural, his farming practices are helping to regenerate the land. A fascinating interview about the...
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E65: ENTREPRENEURSHIP! ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY you need to listen to this
Joe "Snooze" Crane's podcast, Veteranonthemove has been going strong for almost 8 years. The idea behind the podcast was to interview military veterans who became entrepreneurs after serving. His website, www.veteranonthemove.com, is full of resources for any active duty warriors getting ready to...
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E64: FREEDOM! My take on Joe Rogan's recent instagram video
Joe Rogan put out a less than 2 minute video about his thoughts on freedom and the potential of government overreach. I agree with everything he said and this is my take on some of the points made in the video.
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E63: PHILANTHROPY and Type 1 Diabetes Research
Rainman talks with CC King and Casey Davis of the Diabetes Research Connection (DRC) about their innovative approach to charitable giving in the fight for a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Their process allows donors to have a direct connection with the research they are funding; transparent and an...
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E61: Myths, Mushrooms and the Judas Goat
Author and USMC combat veteran, Dan "Shoeshine" Sheehan discusses the transition from writing non-fiction to fiction. "It's a hell of lot more fun" is how he describes it. Fantasy, mythology, mushrooms, and let your imagination go! A great interview about that transformation and what it takes to...
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E60: Down the rabbit hole of politics and our current society
Mike Oristian, former candidate in the CA53 congressional primary, discusses a wide range of current issues including; covid and the vaccination debate, censorship, the Afghanistan debacle and our election integrity. There is so much going on right now that has the ability to seriously impact the...
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E56: Cybersecurity in the US
This is a great interview with Mark Montgomery, Executive Director of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC), a public private commission set up to present recommendations to the current administration on how to beef up our country's cybersecurity. This topic is front and center in the news and...
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E51: "Space! The final frontier."
That used to be just science fiction. Not today. Jerry Hendrix, military expert and consultant to the DOD discusses the new US Space Force and our space policy. The future is now and the major powers (US, Russia, China) are all planning for the reality of operating in space. Exploration…
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E59: Art and civilization; the only constant is change
This is a great interview! Andrew Utt is the Executive Director of the (soon to be) Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA). A very philosophical conversation about art and a museum's place in civilization and culture; and what does it mean to collect "objects" and why do we humans do it? Whether or...
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E57 Boiling the Frog: wokeness and the "Great Reset"
There are two things happening right now in America that should be cause for concern. It's similar to the analogy of boiling the frog; if the heat of the water is turned up too quickly, the frog will jump out of the pot; but if the water's temperature gradually increases over a period of time…
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E54: Censorship; it's insidious and dangerous
My guest Kevin Russell and I talk about how his YouTube channel earlier this year was permanently banned without notice or explanation. He was able to get it back up but it's a cautionary tale of the dangers of any type of censorship. Timely subject matter. Enjoy!
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E 17 The seedy underbelly of local politics
I bring my wingman, the Sage, back to help me interview Dan Vaughn, President of the Board of Directors of the Olivenhain Town Council and a member of the Encinitas Residents for Responsible Development. We take a deep dive into the politics and challenges of the Encinitas Housing Element and…
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E53: My trip into the "Well"
My take on the energy healing session I did this week with Shaman practitioner, Steve Bell of, "The Sacred Truth". I always thought I was incapable of being able to truly integrate with the energies around me. Everything is energy and everything is connected. We just may not feel it at the level...
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E50: Saving lives two at a time; Shelter to Soldier
One veteran and one shelter dog. My interview with Shelter to Soldier founder, Graham Bloem. Graham is a professional dog trainer with an incredible relationship with our veterans. We talk about how he got involved with veterans as well as what it takes to train a shelter dog to become and...
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E49: What's it like to distribute over 11 million meals to feed the hungry?
Al Kocourek runs Feed the Hungry San Miguel (de Allende, MX). He has taken this organization from a struggling, bloated and ineffective group to a successful non-profit that has served over 11 million meals to people in need over the years. He discusses how they have done this with little to no...
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E48: The recent police shooting in Columbus, OH
The two points I wanted to touch are the current movement to demonize the police and the divisive narrative being pushed by the mainstream media. I hope it's thought provoking...
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E47: What it was like living in New York City last year during covid
Two friends who live in the city answer questions I had about; how bad was covid where they live, how did they think the state and city's leadership handled the crisis, and finally what does the future hold for NYC. Enjoy!
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E46: What is the "Free Ocean"? Wall Street Journal contributor, Dr Jerry Hendrix, explains
Dr Jerry Hendrix, expert on US naval operations, discusses the concept of the free ocean and how that is being threatened from recent maritime activities by the Chinese in the South China Sea and beyond. A fascinating conversation about current affairs and our navy's capabilities. Enjoy!
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Welcome to “Rainman’s Take”! My name is Brian, the “Rainman” Lukacz and I’m based in Southern California. The name Rainman was my callsign from my days flying helicopters in US Marine Corps. Some of the things you can expect from the show. First, the format will be a variety podcast. I’m an insatiable reader, and I’m trying to understand the truth or as close to it as we can get. I love talking about history, politics, current affairs, cultural issues, you name it, if it interests me you will get my “Take” on it. The schedule will be one episode a week coming out on Thursdays. I start
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