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66. Willie Geist. Morning Joe vs Donald Trump. Charlize Theron and Nancy Pelosi Are In My Garage. Russian Bounties on US Troops. July 4th in a Pandemic. The Wu-Tang Question. Mount Rushmore is Infected with The Sickness. Vanilla Ice Sucks.

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. This episode is supported by BRAVO SIERRA. This July 4th, BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is your place for performance wellness company built for every lifestyle. Military-native BRAVO SIERRA delivers high-quality grooming essentials formulated with clean ingredients that are made-in-the-USA. They also give back to America’s heroes. 5% of all BRAVO SIERRA sales support programs for service members, veterans and families. Go to www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans to get a FREE trial set now. Use the discount code ANGRY and get 15% off all orders at check out. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Angry Americans is empowering independent Americans everywhere and powered by Righteous Media. Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

65. Charlotte Clymer. Pride Special. From Army Infantry to the Front Lines of Trans Rights. Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable. Veterans Affairs Dept Coronavirus Cases Double. NY Was Right. Florida Was Wrong. Rieckhoff’s Zach Galifianakis Story.

Charlotte Clymer (@CMClymer) is a fighter. [1:23:12] An Army veteran and one of the most influential trans activists in the world, she’s gone from from a trailer park in Texas, to Army Infantry Basic Training at Fort Benning, to advocating for transgender people worldwide. Charlotte fights for herself and for others. Tough, patriotic and sharp, she burst onto the political scene in 2018 after being denied access to a Washington, DC restaurant bathroom. A dynamic powerhouse on Twitter, the former Press Secretary at the largest and most powerful LGBTQ organization in the country (HRC–Human Rights Campaign), Charlotte has written for Glamour, Vice, NBC and been a commentator on CBS News Sunday Morning. As a soldier, Charlotte carried the caskets of Americans killed in action. As an activist, she’s carried the stories of countless unheard voices. This Pride month, and in the wake of the historic Supreme Court decision protecting LGBTQ employees from discrimination based on sex, Charlotte takes us inside the life of a front-line fighter deep in the most critical fights of our time. She breaks down Trump’s politicization of the military, the Pentagon’s transban, why Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s campaign was historic, her favorite drink, if she’ll go back in the Army and whether she’ll run against Senator Ted Cruz back home in Texas. Following our most popular episode ever with actor and activist Ron Perlman, Angry Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) leads a powerful conversation with another important, inspiring and iconic American changing the face of America’s past, present and future. And, he blazes through the news you need to know about–as always with a special focus on national security, veterans and first-responder issues. From the explosion of coronavirus cases inside the Department of Veterans Affairs, to chaos inside the Pentagon, to the protests and pandemic spreading nationwide, Rieckhoff breaks it down with fire, wit and independence. It’s an important and inspiring Pride month special episode of THE podcast for independent American politics, news and culture. Angry Americans has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Variety, NPR, The New York Times and SiriusXM–as our audience and impact continues to grow fast. You can join the powerful Angry Americans community now on Patreon to support this vital independent voice speaking truth to power. You’ll also get unique access to Paul Rieckhoff, our inspiring guests, cool gear and unique content not available anywhere else. Patreon members also get chances to interact directly with friends of the pod like Henry Rollins, Ambassador Susan Rice, Meghan McCain and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. This episode is supported by BRAVO SIERRA. As July 4th approaches, BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is the military-native performance wellness company built for every lifestyle. BRAVO SIERRA delivers high-quality grooming essentials formulated with clean ingredients that are made-in-the-USA. BRAVO SIERRA also always gives back to America’s heroes. 5% of all sales support programs for service members, veterans and families. Check out www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans to get a FREE trial set now. The discount code ANGRY gets Angry Americans 15% off all orders at check out. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Angry Americans is empowering independent Americans everywhere and powered by Righteous Media. Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

64. Ron Perlman. EXCLUSIVE: The Man Who Stomped Ted Cruz & Matt Gaetz on Twitter. Trump vs the Generals. Atlanta Cops Charged in Rayshard Brooks Case. The George Floyd Murder is the My Lai of Policing. Father’s Day in a Pandemic.

If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. And actor and activist Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) is understandably angry. [1:02:35] Ron is known and loved worldwide for his popular roles in Sons of Anarchy, Hellboy, Beauty and the Beast and more. But he’s never had an audience like the one that watched his fiery and personal Twitter fight with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz and Texas Senator Ted Cruz this weekend. It got nasty, it got personal, and it got attention around the globe. Ron was one of the pods’ very first guests and returns to Angry Americans to take us exclusively behind the scenes of a wild weekend that had him trending on Twitter, challenged to a wrestling match with a Congressman, and making political headlines nationwide. Ron pulls no punches and gives us a fascinating insight into the bizarre, bareknuckle intersection of Twitter, politics, Trump, Hollywood, activism, and celebrity.
In this episode, we connect with another activist on the frontlines of our unfolding political battlefields. Ron Perlman is a man in the modern political arena, throwing punches with a United States Senator for all the world to see. Ron also chops it up with Paul about Black Lives Matter, what shows he’s been binging during the pandemic, and his favorite band of all time. It’s a raucous and fun conversation with one of the most controversial and entertaining voices in America.
And fresh off a round of national media appearances, Army veteran and renowned activist Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Trump’s escalating war with high-profile retired Generals like James Mattis, David Petreaus, Colin Powell and Martin Dempsey and his unprecedented speech at West Point’s graduation. He’s got the latest news you need to know that has him angry, has others angry, and should have everyone angry.
It’s another episode of THE podcast for independent American politics, news and culture. The influence and audience of Angry Americans continues to grow and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Variety, NPR, The New York Times and SiriusXM.
You can support speaking truth to power and get unique access to Paul Rieckhoff, our guests, special offers and behind-the-scenes content by joining the powerful Angry Americans community on Patreon. Patreon membership gets you first looks at guests and chances to meet friends of the pod like Henry Rollins, Ambassador Susan Rice, Meghan McCain and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. And joining also helps support critical and patriotic independent media at an essential time.
This powerful episode is supported by BRAVO SIERRA. Perfect for Father’s Day, BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is the military-native performance wellness company built for every lifestyle. BRAVO SIERRA delivers high-quality grooming essentials formulated with clean ingredients made-in-the-USA. And BRAVO SIERRA always gives back to America’s heroes. 5% of all sales support programs for service members, veterans and families. Visit www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans now to get a FREE trial set now. Angry Americans friends can use the discount code ANGRY at checkout for 15% off all orders.
Angry Americans is empowering independent Americans everywhere and powered by Righteous Media.
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64. Ron Perlman. EXCLUSIVE: The Man Who Stomped Ted Cruz & Matt Gaetz on Twitter. Trump vs the Generals. Atlanta Cops Charged in Rayshard Brooks Case. The George Floyd Murder is the My Lai of Policing. Father’s Day in a Pandemic.

If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. And actor and activist Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) is understandably angry. [1:02:35] Ron is known and loved worldwide for his popular roles in Sons of Anarchy, Hellboy, Beauty and the Beast and more. But he’s never had an audience like the one that watched his fiery and personal Twitter fight with Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz and Texas Senator Ted Cruz this weekend. It got nasty, it got personal, and it got attention around the globe. Ron was one of the pods’ very first guests and returns to Angry Americans to take us exclusively behind the scenes of a wild weekend that had him trending on Twitter, challenged to a wrestling match with a Congressman, and making political headlines nationwide. Ron pulls no punches and gives us a fascinating insight into the bizarre, bareknuckle intersection of Twitter, politics, Trump, Hollywood, activism, and celebrity. In this episode, we connect with another activist on the frontlines of our unfolding political battlefields. Ron Perlman is a man in the modern political arena, throwing punches with a United States Senator for all the world to see. Ron also chops it up with Paul about Black Lives Matter, what shows he’s been binging during the pandemic, and his favorite band of all time. It’s a raucous and fun conversation with one of the most controversial and entertaining voices in America. And fresh off a round of national media appearances, Army veteran and renowned activist Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Trump’s escalating war with high-profile retired Generals like James Mattis, David Petreaus, Colin Powell and Martin Dempsey and his unprecedented speech at West Point’s graduation. He’s got the latest news you need to know that has him angry, has others angry, and should have everyone angry. It’s another episode of THE podcast for independent American politics, news and culture. The influence and audience of Angry Americans continues to grow and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Variety, NPR, The New York Times and SiriusXM. You can support speaking truth to power and get unique access to Paul Rieckhoff, our guests, special offers and behind-the-scenes content by joining the powerful Angry Americans community on Patreon. Patreon membership gets you first looks at guests and chances to meet friends of the pod like Henry Rollins, Ambassador Susan Rice, Meghan McCain and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. And joining also helps support critical and patriotic independent media at an essential time. This powerful episode is supported by BRAVO SIERRA. Perfect for Father’s Day, BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is the military-native performance wellness company built for every lifestyle. BRAVO SIERRA delivers high-quality grooming essentials formulated with clean ingredients made-in-the-USA. And BRAVO SIERRA always gives back to America’s heroes. 5% of all sales support programs for service members, veterans and families. Visit www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans now to get a FREE trial set now. Angry Americans friends can use the discount code ANGRY at checkout for 15% off all orders. Angry Americans is empowering independent Americans everywhere and powered by Righteous Media. Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rieckhoff on Let’s Get After It with Chris Cuomo – June 11, 2020

Angry Americans host Paul Rieckhoff hits a number of topics related to the military and security in this June 11 episode of Chris Cuomo’s Let’s Get After It. From the VA testing hydroxychloroquine on veterans to Trump’s politicization of the West Point graduation… it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Especially now. But this show is about more than being angry. It’s also about being active, informed and vigilant. It’s bigger than any party–and truly about putting our country first. If that’s a side you want to join, join our Angry Americans Patreon community and get special behind-the-curtain access to our host, Paul Rieckhoff, our dynamic guests, and discounts on Angry Americans merch and exclusive extra content not available anywhere else. Angry Americans is your independent source for news, politics, culture and inspiration with the hard-hitting perspective you can only get here. Join us now! Join the Righteous

63. Wayne Smith. Warrior For Peace. The Funeral of George Floyd. “Defund The Police” vs “Reform the Police”. COVID-19 Hits the DC National Guard. Sec Deaf Yesper Almost Gets Fired. Gen. Milley Apologizes. COPS Gets Cancelled. Banksy is right. #StayFrosty

In this episode, we’ll take a step back from the frontline of our war against the virus to get some perspective. We’ll look back at history, so we can find a way forward. We’ll get up on the balcony, have a smoke, and look down on the chaotic moshpit of a dancefloor that is America right now. We’ll slow down a bit, so we can go fast. We’ll explore what war, racism, the virus and President Mayhem are doing to our soul — as individuals and as a nation. And we’ll have deep conversation with Wayne Smith, [1:22:14] a man that is so cool that his Twitter handle is really @1soulbrother. Movements need leaders. And later, if they survive, movement leaders graduate to become elders. And that’s what Wayne is. He’s an elder for America. Wayne Smith is a warrior turned peacemaker. Wayne Smith is an accomplished veterans advocate who has worked with war veterans for nearly four decades. A native of Providence, Rhode Island, he was an altar boy and choirboy. After serving nearly 18 months in Vietnam as a combat medic, Wayne overcame his own wartime trauma before becoming a nationally recognized mental health therapist and advocate for war veterans. Smith has led educational programs about veterans and the causes and consequences of war, and helped raise more than $2 million for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. In 1998, Smith returned to Vietnam with 20 American veterans to promote peace and reconciliation. Together with 20 Vietnamese soldiers, these former enemies rode bicycles 1,200 miles — from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City — to help heal some of the wounds of that war. Smith is also one of the veterans featured in the Emmy Award winning documentary about the war. He also serves on the board of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). As the tempers flare hotter and hotter, all across America, Wayne joins us to bring some perspective, wisdom, history and, maybe most of all, peace through strength. It’s needed at this time. A time when we — more than ever as a nation — must respect our elders. At a time when as a nation we’re losing more of our elders than ever. We’re losing them to time — and especially — to the virus. As anger, activism and the stupid continue to engulf more and more of the country, we’ll try to bring a little peace. Angry Americans continues a groundbreaking focus on the front-line fighters of the war against COVID-19–and now the civil unrest that has erupted nationally since the killing of George Floyd—with another important, inspiring and iconic guest. It’s another episode of the most dynamic podcast in America for independent politics, news and culture. And the pod continues to make waves and was recently featured on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Variety, NPR, The New York Times, and on SiriusXM. Get special access to behind-the-scenes content, to Paul Rieckhoff, to our guests, and to special offers by joining the powerful Angry Americans community on Patreon. Membership gets you first looks at guests, information and opportunities to meet friends of the pod like Henry Rollins, Ambassador Susan Rice, Meghan McCain and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. And your support helps keep this impactful and independent content coming. This episode is powered by BRAVO SIERRA. BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is the military-native performance wellness company built for every lifestyle. BRAVO SIERRA delivers high-quality grooming essentials formulated with clean ingredients made-in-the-USA. And BRAVO SIERRA gives back to America’s heroes. 5% of all sales support programs for Military service members, veterans and families. And perfect for Father’s Day, which is Sunday, June 21. Visit www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans to get a FREE trial set now. Angry Americans listeners can use the discount code ANGRY at checkout for 15% off all orders. Angry Americans is empowering independent Americans everywhere and powered by Righteous Media. Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s VA is treating veterans with unproven drug

https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/10/opinions/va-treating-veterans-unproven-drug/index.html (CNN)The Department of Veterans Affairs could learn an important lesson from their colleagues at SpaceX and NASA after the historic launch to the International Space Station last month was initially postponed due to inclement weather. When there’s a storm rolling in, you don’t fly into it, no matter how much a powerful person looking on wants it to happen. For months now, we’ve been hearing President Donald Trump tout the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a “game changer” without providing any evidence of its efficacy as a treatment for coronavirus patients. Trump, who took a two-week course of the drug as a prophylactic, has asked, “What do you have to lose?” For weeks now, studies have found that those taking hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19 are not showing improvement — and may be dying at a higher rate. (although at least one study finding that the drug had increased risks was recently withdrawn amidst controversy). The US Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health have warned about the use of these drugs by coronavirus patients outside of a hospital or clinical trial setting. As we recognize the 76th anniversary of D-Day this month, the President and the Department of Veterans Affairs are using our veterans as guinea pigs to test Trump’s disproven theory about the potentially dangerous drug. World Health Organization Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, halted testing of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for Covid-19, France has banned it, and even Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks the drug shows no scientific promise. Despite this, Trump and his VA Secretary are continuing to use the drug on veterans with Covid-19. Although Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said last month that the prescriptions have been “ratcheted down,” the VA said it had already prescribed the drug about 1,300 veterans in accordance with FDA guidelines. When an earlier observational study using the VA’s own data found that veterans given hydroxychloroquine showed no improvement, with more deaths among those taking the drug compared to patients who received standard care, Wilkie defended the use of the drug and pushed an unsubstantiated claim in an interview with MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle, saying, “We know the drug has been working on middle-age and younger veterans.” That was in late April, and despite no substantiated evidence for his statement. Trump said he took hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus, but new study shows that doesn't work Trump said he took hydroxychloroquine to prevent coronavirus, but new study shows that doesn’t work Wilkie continued to double-down on his sycophantic lie. Two weeks ago, he told ABC’s Martha Raddatz the drug has preventative qualities, again echoing Trump. “We do know in many cases that the drug given over a sustained period of time can be a prophylactic. And what we were trying in the last hours of a patient’s life was to try to make sure that we’ve done everything we could given the circumstances,” he said. Those are lies. There’s no data to show the prophylactic success of hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19. Wilkie told Raddatz: “the instruction from the President is to do as much as we can to preserve life.” Well, they’ve failed. More than 16,000 veterans and individuals associated with the VA have tested positive for Covid-19, and more than 1,400 have died. VA continues to obscure and bumble the release of patient information to the public. Last week, the agency went five full days without updating its public figures — including the number of dead. The pandemic’s toll on veterans remains unclear. The VA, for one, does not include those who have died in state-run veterans’ homes on its tracking site. The Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke, Massachusetts, for example, has already seen 93 veterans die. At the Menlo Park Veterans Memorial Home in New Jersey, every single resident tested positive for coronavirus; 62, or 34%, died. While these homes are not under the direct oversight of the VA, state veterans’ homes like the one in Holyoke are routinely investigated by it, and could certainly use reinforcements from in the form of PPE, cleaning supplies, and additional staff. Instead, the reinforcements are coming in the form of an unproven drug administered to those that held back the Nazis in World War II. In another affront to our veterans, Wilkie refused to remove Nazi swastikas from three gravestones in American National Cemeteries for weeks. Two VA cemeteries in Texas and Utah contain the graves of German POWs captured during World War II, and Army officials approved swastikas and inscriptions honoring Adolf Hitler on the grave stones in the 1940s. A retired senior officer recently discovered the grave markers and called it “disgusting,” but the VA issued a statement citing The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and the responsibility to “protect historic resources, including those that recognize divisive historical figures or events.” Instead of removing the grave markers, Wilkie, who has long ties with racist and divisive causes, including being an aide to North Carolina Sen. Jesse Helms, who denounced Martin Luther King Jr., said he was looking to “find a way to put this in historical context.” Wilkie’s comments were particularly shocking, given the raging national debate about racism in America. He defended the display of swastikas more tenaciously than he defended the thousands of veterans dying from Covid-19. He finally backed down, but only after criticism from both lawmakers and veterans. Our “greatest generation” faced down a menacing global threat and saved America. Now it’s time for Trump, Wilkie and all of America to face down another menacing global threat and save them. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Especially now. But this show is about more than being angry. It’s also about being active, informed and vigilant. It’s bigger than any party–and truly about putting our country first. If that’s a side you want to join, join our Angry Americans Patreon community and get special behind-the-curtain access to our host, Paul Rieckhoff, our dynamic guests, and discounts on Angry Americans merch and exclusive extra… Continue reading Trump’s VA is treating veterans with unproven drug

62. Brooke Baldwin. Riots in the Streets. Inside CNN While Trump Attacks. Defense Secretary Esper Flails and Fails. What It’s Like to Get COVID-19 When You’re on TV. The VA Finally Stops Supporting Nazi Swastikas. America’s Three Infernos.

Police, National Guard and military–clashing with American protestors in our nation’s capital and all across America. From coast to coast, America is on fire. On fire with anger, on fire with frustration, with fire division, on fire with pain. Our host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) digs into the death of George Floyd, protests, riots, the horrid leadership in the Department of Defense and VA, the pandemic, and more with an extended and candid conversation with CNN anchor and COVID-19 survivor, Brooke Baldwin (@BrookeBCNN). [1:28:15] Brooke is the dynamic host of CNN Newsroom–the daily news show on CNN seen worldwide. From her drink of choice to what makes her angry, this is Brooke Baldwin candid, uncut and like you’ve never heard her. She doesn’t just cover stories–she feels them. She has a unique ability to channel the emotions of her audience like few TV anchors can. For over a decade at CNN, she’s covered breaking news with empathy, focus and humor. And after the pandemic hit, she became the news—as one of the first TV journalists in America to announce she’d tested positive for the coronavirus, approaching it with the same openness, candor and humility that has defined her career. She’s back on the air. Holding leaders accountable, telling the stories of struggling Americans, and now, she has the unique perspective of covering rioters attacking CNN headquarters in Atlanta–the place she grew up. Her work has taken her to some of the biggest events of the last two decades. From the Newtown massacre and the Boston Marathon bombing, to the Arab Spring and multiple American protest movements, Brooke has been on the ground and at the anchordesk bringing breaking news to Americans. Her dedication doesn’t stop when the satellite trucks pull out of town. After a series of mass shootings, Brooke hosted a moving 2015 town hall, which made her a finalist for the Peabody Award–broadcast journalism’s highest honor. She’s also uniquely down-to-earth and fun. She’s a massive University of North Carolina sports fan, and Brooke is also the creator and host of American Woman, a CNN digital series that focuses on women who’ve blazed trails, are shattering glass ceilings, and are looking to share their stories to inspire others like them. Angry Americans continues a groundbreaking focus on the front-line fighters of the war against COVID-19–and now the civil unrest that has erupted nationally since the killing of George Floyd—with another important, inspiring and iconic guest. It’s another episode of the most dynamic podcast in America for independent politics, news and culture. And the pod continues to make waves and was recently featured on Fox News, Variety, NPR, The New York Times, MSNBC and CNN. Get special access to behind-the-scenes content, to Paul Rieckhoff, to our guests, and to special offers by joining the powerful Angry Americans community on Patreon. Membership gets you first looks at guests, information and opportunities to meet friends of the pod like Henry Rollins, Ambassador Susan Rice, Meghan McCain and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. And your support helps keep this impactful and independent content coming. This episode is powered by BRAVO SIERRA. BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is the military-native performance wellness company built for every lifestyle. BRAVO SIERRA delivers high-quality grooming essentials formulated with clean ingredients made-in-the-USA. And BRAVO SIERRA gives back to America’s heroes. 5% of all sales support programs for Military service members, veterans and families. And perfect for Father’s Day. Visit www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans to get a FREE trial set now. Angry Americans listeners can use the discount code ANGRY at checkout for 15% off all orders. Angry Americans is empowering independent Americans everywhere and powered by Righteous Media. Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

61. Martha Raddatz. Journalism in the Pandemic. Defending the Press. VA Tests Hydroxychloroquine on More Vets. Moderating Debates with Trump & Biden. Interviewing Sec Wilkie. The Death of George Floyd. Fighter Jets, White Wine, Rockets & Chamillionaire.

Like everything else in America, journalism is very different in the pandemic. It’s been disrupted by the virus–while remaining under daily attack from the President. Our host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) digs into the state of journalism, politics, world affairs and more with an extended and candid conversation with renowned journalist, Martha Raddatz (@MarthaRaddatz). [57:08] Martha is Chief Global Affairs Correspondent for ABC News, co-anchor of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” and one of the most respected journalists in America. Martha built a career focused on covering war, the military, veterans affairs and international relations. Raised by a single mom in Utah, she’s been a Pentagon reporter, traveled to countless war zones and is the only television reporter allowed to fly in an F-15 fighter jet on combat missions over Afghanistan. Martha’s also been in the crosshairs of political combat, moderating the Vice Presidential debate between Paul Ryan and Joe Biden in 2012 and a presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016. She is renowned for her toughness, professionalism and dedication to the truth. And you’ve never heard her like this. Fresh off a news-making sit-down interview with Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, Martha shares what it’s like being a grandmother, how she keeps perspective in DC and even shares her favorite drink. Angry Americans continues a groundbreaking focus on the front-line fighters of the war against COVID-19 with another inspiring guest shaping the future. It’s an episode that will leave you moved, enlightened and empowered. Rieckhoff also continues his sharp focus on national security, veterans and first-responder issues that are critical and terribly under-reported by the mainstream media. As the World Health Organization and most medical experts warn about the dangers of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for patients with COVID-19, Trump and the Department of Veterans Affairs are ramping up testing the drug on dying veterans. Meanwhile, the NHL prepares to restart hockey, a historic SpaceX launch is postponed and the killing of George Floyd killed in Minneapolis by police sparks protest and outrage.If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. It’s another episode of the most dynamic podcast in America for independent politics, news and culture. And the pod continues to make waves and was recently featured on Fox News, Variety, NPR, The New York Times, MSNBC and CNN. Get special access to behind-the-scenes content, to Paul Rieckhoff, to our guests, and to special offers by joining the powerful Angry Americans community on Patreon. Membership gets you first looks at guests, information and opportunities to meet friends of the pod like Henry Rollins, Ambassador Susan Rice, Meghan McCain and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. And your support helps keep this impactful and independent content coming. This episode is powered by BRAVO SIERRA. BRAVO SIERRA (@BravoSierra_USA) is the military-native performance wellness company built for every lifestyle. BRAVO SIERRA delivers high-quality grooming essentials formulated with clean ingredients made-in-the-USA. And BRAVO SIERRA gives back to America’s heroes. 5% of all sales support programs for Military service members, veterans and families. Which is especially important for Memorial Day. Visit www.BravoSierra.com/AngryAmericans to get a FREE trial set now. Angry Americans listeners can use the discount code ANGRY at checkout for 15% off all orders. Angry Americans is empowering independent Americans everywhere and powered by Righteous Media. Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

61. Martha Raddatz. Journalism in the Pandemic. Defending the Press. VA Tests Hydroxychloroquine on More Vets. Moderating Debates with Trump & Biden. Interviewing Sec Wilkie. The Death of George Floyd. Fighter Jets, White Wine, Rockets & Chamillionaire.

Like everything else in America, journalism is very different in the pandemic. It’s been disrupted by the virus–while remaining under daily attack from the President. Our host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) digs into the state of journalism, politics, world affairs and more with an extended and candid conversation with renowned journalist, Martha Raddatz (@MarthaRaddatz). [57:08] Martha is Chief Global Affairs Correspondent for ABC News, co-anchor of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” and one of the most respected journalists in America. Martha built a career focused on covering war, the military, veterans affairs and international relations. Raised by a single mom in Utah, she’s been a Pentagon reporter, traveled to countless war zones and is the only television reporter allowed to fly in an F-15 fighter jet on combat missions over Afghanistan. Martha’s also been in the crosshairs of political combat, moderating the Vice Presidential debate between Paul Ryan and Joe Biden in 2012 and a presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016. She is renowned for her toughness, professionalism and dedication to the truth. And you’ve never heard her like this. Fresh off a news-making sit-down interview with Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, Martha shares what it’s like being a grandmother, how she keeps perspective in DC and even shares her favorite drink. Angry Americans continues a groundbreaking focus on the front-line fighters of the war against COVID-19 with another inspiring guest shaping the future. It’s an episode that will leave you moved, enlightened and empowered.
Rieckhoff also continues his sharp focus on national security, veterans and first-responder issues that are critical and terribly under-reported by the mainstream media. As the World Health Organization and most medical experts warn about the dangers of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for patients with COVID-19, Trump and the Department of Veterans Affairs are ramping up testing the drug on dying veterans. Meanwhile, the NHL prepares to restart hockey, a historic SpaceX launch is postponed and the killing of George Floyd killed in Minneapolis by police sparks protest and outrage.If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention.
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