# 5-19-26 - 11am - Boomers Eating Meat and E-Bike Rebates

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Podcast: [The Situation & The Weekend with Michael Brown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-situation-the-weekend-with-michael-brown-463938)
Published: 2026-05-19T18:28:10+00:00
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## Resource

In a shocking conversation, the speaker shares a government-run nursing home, where residents are limited to a meager 2.8 ounces of beef per week. This sparks a broader discussion about the treatment of baby boomers and the growing trend of climate alarmism in politics. This episode delves into the world of climate activism and the ways in which it's being used to justify radical policies. The speaker shares a story about a Danish politician who advocated for restricting meat intake among elderly residents in government-run nursing homes, citing climate change as the reason. This sparks a heated debate about the treatment of baby boomers and the growing trend of climate alarmism in politics. The speaker also discusses a recent program in Denver, Colorado, where residents can receive rebates of up to $900 on e-bikes, but only those below the area median income qualify. This raises questions about the fairness of the program and the ways in which it's being used to justify public subsidies for certain industries. The speaker argues that this is just one example of how the government is using climate language to justify wealth redistribution and the favoring of certain groups over others. If you're concerned about the growing trend of climate alarmism and the ways in which it's being used to justify radical policies, tune in to this episode to hear the speaker's thoughts on the matter. They'll explore the implications of this trend and what it means for our society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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