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Righteous MediaEst. 2019
Episode 355

356. The Big Four. Independent Veterans For Senate.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why Hegseth keeps comparing Iran to Venezuela. and what the rhetorical sleight-of-hand is really setting up

02

The breaking-news headline. Cuba is next on the target list, and the hearings should be happening now

03

"You have to commit the country first before you commit the troops". Afghanistan, Iraq, Vietnam, now Iran

04

Two months, $25 billion, a dozen-plus Americans dead, and no. Two months, $25 billion, a dozen-plus Americans dead, and no end in sight

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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