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Vol. V · No. 550Monday Edition
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Episode 355

356. The Big Four. Independent Veterans For Senate.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why a UFC event at the White House will cost taxpayers an es. Why a UFC event at the White House will cost taxpayers an estimated $10-12M in security and overhead alone

02

"Wasteful barbaric desecration". the WBD framing for how this money could feed hungry American families instead

03

The Orbán parallel. how corruption, not ideology, ultimately toppled Hungary's strongman

04

Paul on training in MMA in the military. and why a lifelong UFC fan still calls this the bastardization of the people's house

Join host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff)  for candid, high-energy conversations with four trailblazing independent Senate candidates: Ty Pinkins (MS), Todd Achilles (ID), Brian Bengs (SD), and Dan Osborn (NE). Powered by Righteous Media, this episode pulls back the curtain on the lives, values, and humor driving the next wave of American politics.

Discover why these independent candidates have stepped into the arena, what inspires their campaign music (from Marvin Gaye to bluegrass), and how their personal journeys shape their vision for America from Mississippi to Idaho. These leaders are united by their belief in country over party and the urgent need for new energy in our politics.

Because 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.

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