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Episode 66

Willie Geist

Willie Geist ( @WillieGeist ) is one of the most beloved leaders in American media.

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

Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) is one of the most beloved leaders in American media. The co-host of Morning Joe and Host of NBC’s TODAY, Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist, and the Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist podcast, is back on Angry Americans for a uniquely candid, extended and fun conversation with his buddy, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff).[1:28:54] Willie was our first every guest on the pod back in Episode 1. And now, he’s finally back to talk about life hosting the show that Trump watches (and attacks) on a regular basis, interviewing newsmakers from his garage, his favorite band, fatherhood in the pandemic, and his love of hip-hop. It’s Willie Geist like you’ve never heard him before–as the master interviewer becomes the interviewee. 

Angry Americans is the freshest and realist breakdown of the news in America–and jumped to the top of the political and news podcast charts worldwide. Paul Rieckhoff takes you into the July 4th holiday with a laid-back, fun, and at times serious, conversation with one of the most influential voices in America. The renowned activist and author also rips through the most important stories shaping the future of our country. Russian bounties paid to kill US troops, Trump’s decision to finally wear a mask, the skyrocketing number of coronavirus cases at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and push to change the names of military bases dedicated to traitorous racists. And presents “Operation Free America”—a strategy to combat Trump. Fresh off news-making appearances on CNN with Chris Cuomo and MSNBC with Ari Melber and shout-outs from Chuck D of Public Enemy, Rieckhoff tears into all of it. 

It’s an Independence Day special episode of THE podcast for independent American politics, news and culture. Angry Americans continues to gain supporters and make waves worldwide, and was recently featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Variety, NPR, The New York Times and SiriusXM

Get Angry Americans videos–including this conversation with Willie Geist–on our YouTube page. Follow Angry Americans on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. And support this strong, independent media voice speaking truth to power by joining the exclusive Angry Americans community on Patreon. You can get unique access to Paul Rieckhoff, our inspiring guests, discounts on great gear and special content not available anywhere else. Patreon members also get chances to meet and connect with guests of the pod like Meghan McCain, Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Henry Rollins and Ambassador Susan Rice

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