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Episode 242

Shut ‘em Down

The leaves are turning. The nights are getting cooler.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Rubio's Capitol Hill claim that "epic fury is over". and why Iran hitting the Kuwaiti airport says otherwise

02

Why the White House insists this isn't a war. skip the war, skip the congressional authorization

03

The most dangerous summer ahead. Iran, Ukraine, Ebola, the World Cup, and America 250 as a homeland threat surface

04

Trump's DNI pick with no intelligence experience. and what that signals about the secret purge of the IC

Fall is here. The leaves are turning. The nights are getting cooler. And everywhere you turn, the stupid is out. From Tuberville’s idiotic endless hold on military promotions to New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez’s latest indictment, this fall is definitely a time to stay vigilant.

Your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) tears into the latest headlines, always with a focus on national security and always with an eye on independent politics.

Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff 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. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve–and stay vigilant.