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Episode 11

Jon Stewart’s VERY Angry, #MyFriendsAreDying, 9/11 First Responders

It’s gut check time for America. In this must-hear episode of Angry Americans , Paul Rieckhoff ( @PaulRieckhoff ) breaks down the very latest on the heroic political fight being waged by 9/11 First Responders in Washington for healthcare support.

The Brief

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Lindsey Graham's death, his sister Darlene's appointment to. Lindsey Graham's death, his sister Darlene's appointment to his seat, and the national-security cost of a family placeholder

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Why Graham's Russia sanctions bill for Ukraine should be nam. Why Graham's Russia sanctions bill for Ukraine should be named for him and passed ASAP

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Mitch McConnell's silence, his "proof of life" photo, and wh. Mitch McConnell's silence, his "proof of life" photo, and what compromised 85-year-old senators mean for our enemies

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The collapsed Iran ceasefire. 140 US strikes, retaliation across Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman

It’s gut check time for America. In this must-hear episode of Angry Americans, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) breaks down the very latest on the heroic political fight being waged by 9/11 First Responders in Washington for healthcare support. This week, Jon Stewart epitomized what it means to be an Angry America–unloading a scathing and moving testimony that had all of America riveted. Rieckhoff digs into that testimony, the responses by Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump, and what must happen next.

Rieckhoff also checks in with 9/11 Firefighter Hero and activist, Rob Serra (@SerraRob), for an insider’s update on the harrowing legislative and media battle happening in the hall of Congress that has all of America talking. Rob also shares what Father’s Day really means to him–and some important advice for dads everywhere.

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