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Vol. V · No. 530Sunday Edition
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Episode 230

More Luke Russert

Independence Day is now in the rear view mirror, and as summer heats up, we’re taking a much needed break. The engine that runs Righteous Media and Independent Americans needs a little tune up time at the beach.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Breaking. Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI — personal reasons, or the latest Iran defection after Joe Kent?

02

Why Cuba is next. Raul Castro charged with murder, Nimitz in the Caribbean, Stephen Miller on Fox — the same playbook used on Iran and Venezuela

03

Trump downplays the 13 American service members killed in Ir. Trump downplays the 13 American service members killed in Iran and says he 'gets a kick' out of the coverage

04

The $14 billion Taiwan arms sale put on pause because Iran i. The $14 billion Taiwan arms sale put on pause because Iran is becoming a sucking chest wound


Independence Day is now in the rear view mirror, and as summer heats up, we’re taking a much needed break. The engine that runs Righteous Media and Independent Americans needs a little tune up time at the beach. But before we take some time off we wanted to deliver you some fresh, high-quality and high impact listening. So as you head to the pool, or to the beach, or to work, wherever you listen, we are breaking out some of the very best of the bonus content, content that is normally just for our Patreon members. We’ll hear from amazing American authors Luke Russert, Matt Gallagher and Sebastian Junger about what they’re listening to, what they’re reading, their first car’s and more. They’re some of our favorites and after you listen we think you’ll hear why. And as the summer continues onward, we’ll be back with more great conversations with iconic American leaders that are shaping the future of our country. Subscribe now and be sure to never miss an episode.

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