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Episode 210

Chef Robert Irvine

He’s gone from serving in the British Royal Navy as a lowly cook, to serving multiple presidents in The White House. From a troublemaking teen, to TV star, to entrepreneurial and philanthropic leader.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Joe Manchin on being the one vote that made the 117th Congress work. and why setting hard parameters forced both parties to negotiate

02

Heather Manchin's "canyon chart". billions on the left, billions on the right, and a politically homeless sensible majority in the middle

03

Why 47 states run partisan primaries and 16 states shut inde. Why 47 states run partisan primaries and 16 states shut independents out completely — and why taxpayers are funding elections they can't fully participate in

04

The Montana breakdown. Seth Bodnar needs 220,000 votes, out-raised both party candidates, and now has a true three-way race

He’s gone from serving in the British Royal Navy as a lowly cook, to serving multiple presidents in The White House. From a troublemaking teen, to TV star, to entrepreneurial and philanthropic leader. He’s a truly great American immigration story. A truly great American business story. And a truly great American success story. And he’s here to chop it up with us in a way that is raw, hot and ready to serve. 

He’s Chef Robert Irvine (@RobertIrvine)!

As the presidential candidates from both sides continue to serve up their best, we’re gonna talk to a master about how he serves us his. And how you can serve up yours. 

It’s another important, inspiring, iconic American–who is changing what America was, what it is, and what it will be. And it’s another conversation packed with the best ingredients–the 5 food groups that drive everything we do on this show and from righteous media–the 5 i’s: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. So pull up a seat at our table, and make yourself comfortable at our table, we hope you brought your appetite for a fun, and inspiring conversation–served up nice and hot. 

Paul will also chop up the Nikki Haley news, hit on Ukraine, the latest attacks on independent voting rights, and reflect on an epic NFL season! 

Welcome to our dinner table of conversation. 

Welcome to a conversation with a chef who is serving up the best for America–far beyond food. 

Welcome to Independent Americans, Episode 210. Order up!

Leave the herd. Declare your independence!

Every episode of Independent Americans breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s independent content for independent Americans. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America.