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Episode 235

Summer Dispatch

The women’s World Cup is over for the US. But the summer is not.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why Trump saying “Ukraine needs a new president” is really a. Why Trump saying “Ukraine needs a new president” is really about oil prices and his own ego

02

The core thesis. America needs a new president, and the urgency has never been higher

03

Why even a Democratic House, Senate, or impeachment of Hegse. Why even a Democratic House, Senate, or impeachment of Hegseth won’t stop the war

04

The forever war pattern. Bush, Obama, Biden, Trump — and why presidents keep lying about ending them

The women’s World Cup is over for the US. But the summer is not. Hawaii is on fire. Billionaires are fighting each other. Trump has more indictments than any podcast has time to cover and finally President Biden has approved F-16s for Ukraine. This summer especially is a time to #StayVigilant. 

Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.