Episode 383
Paul Rieckhoff
This special Thanksgiving edition brings you part two of a dynamic Independent Veterans of America Winners Circle Town Hall featuring IVA 2026 Senate candidates Ty Pinkins of Mississippi and Dan Osborn of Nebraska—two independent
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
01
Why Paul says the closed primary system isn't broken. it's rigged, with parties acting as both players and referees
02
How open, voter-driven primaries in California, Washington,. How open, voter-driven primaries in California, Washington, and Alaska point to a fairer playing field
03
Maine, Angus King, and why independents. not progressives — will decide the Collins–Platner Senate race
04
The 'worst ceasefire ever'. forty percent of the Navy in the region and missiles still flying
