NEW EPISODE · JULY 2, 2026 · EP 565
565 EPISODES SUBSCRIBE →
Vol. V · No. 565Friday Edition
Righteous MediaSince 1776. Est. 2019

Episode 321

Governor Wes Moore

It’s been one month of Trump 2.0. And Trump continues to roll unimpeded.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Ken Burns on why the founders would be shocked not by a stro. Ken Burns on why the founders would be shocked not by a strongman but by a Congress that abdicated Article I

02

The Wounded Knee medals reversal and what Burns calls "obvio. The Wounded Knee medals reversal and what Burns calls "obvious racist editing" of American history

03

Renaming forts back to Confederate generals. traitors, in Burns' words — and the cost of that message

04

Baseball as a barometer of America. immigration, Jackie Robinson, and why every player wears 42 on April 15

It’s been one month of Trump 2.0. 

One month of drama. One month of chaos. One month of pain.

And Trump continues to roll unimpeded. The Democrats have put up little to no resistance and there are no saviors in sight. But we’ve got a glimmer of hope. A leader who could emerge as the one to take the helm and restore honor (and sanity) to the office. Maybe one day soon. 

We’ve got Maryland Governor Wes Moore back on the show for the fourth time—and for an exclusive one-on-one that’s the kind of frank and honest deep dive you can’t get anywhere else. Our host, Paul Rieckhoff and Governor Moore go way back. And they’re not holding back. 

This one is special. And it’s the perfect time for it. It’s a candid conversation between two friends about what it’s like to lead when the world is on fire. And who can lead us out of that fire. And how you can help. 

Every episode of Independent Americans breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America. 

Check out the past Wes Moore appearances: Episode 10 – June 6, 2019Episode 105 – March 11, 2021Episode 212 – March 2, 2023

All of them are excellent. 

-Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining our IA community on Patreon

Watch video of Paul and Wes’s conversation here on our YouTube channel.

– NEW! Watch the video version of the entire podcast here.

-Find us on social media and http://www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can also get some very cool IA merch. 

-Wanna advertise on the show and support the independent movement? Hit us up!

-Also check out new episodes of other Righteous Media podcasts including the B Dorm Podcast, The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra and Uncle Montel – The OG of Weed