Episodes – Page 13 – Independent Americans

249. The World Is On Fire. An Exhausted Marine General Had a Heart Attack—and Senator Redneck Doesn’t Care. Republicans Finally Stand Up To Him. 29 Attacks on US Troops–And Counting. American HIMARS Hit Hard in Ukraine. Pence is Out. Halloween Kindness.

A terrible situation in Gaza is getting worse. And especially for the innocent civilians caught in the middle of the chaos, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Middle East is on fire. And we can’t forget about Ukraine. Putin sure is hoping we will. But we can not. Especially here in America. Everywhere you look, it seems like the world is burning. Because much of the world is. From Israel to Gaza to India and Pakistan to Yemen to Ukraine to North Korea to China–to right here at home in the halls of the US Congress. As the fires burn around the globe, this quick episode will deliver some key information to help you answer the call, make sense of this moment, and find hope for the future. Yes, really. Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) 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. -Watch Paul on News Nation NOW: Nov 1, 2023 – Americans Leave Gaza -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. -Find us on social media and http://www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can also get IA merch. -Wanna advertise on the pod and reach the most coveted voters in America? 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. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

248. Weekend Special. A New, Very Extreme Speaker. A Massive Political Win for the American Insurgency. Mass Shooting in Maine. The IDF is Going In. Drone Attacks on US Troops Continue. Ukraine Falling Further From the Headlines. Insecurity in America.

While the world teeters on the brink, we’ve got a new radical Speaker of the House, a shooter on the loose in Maine, and Israel appears ready to strike in Gaza. Now is definitely a time to stay vigilant. And we know the weekend is a good time to get away from the pressures of the week, but with everything going on in the world, now is not the time to check out. Now is not the time to look away. It’s the time to do more. So here’s a bonus episode to start your weekend off with an extra dose of the Righteous Media Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. We’re going to need them now more than ever. Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) 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. -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. -Find us on social media and http://www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can also get IA merch. -Wanna advertise on the pod and reach the most coveted voters in America? 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. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

247. Congressman Pat Ryan. The Vet Taking On Tuberville. What’s the Plan to Free the American Hostages? Speaker Chaos Continues. US Troops Under Attack in the Middle East—And Nobody Notices. A Message to Ukraine. Avoiding a Failure of Imagination. MDCOA.

As Israel prepares to invade Gaza, as Hamas holds over a hundred hostages, as Ukraine continues to battle Putin, as American troops in the middle east face drone strikes daily, as China looms over Taiwan, and as America tears itself apart, the world has never been closer in our lifetime to World War Three. This Halloween is an especially scary time. And we’re keeping it real. And as the American military prepares for all of it, Congress has no Speaker of the House, and radical Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to shamelessly hold hundreds of military promotions. Grrrrrrreat. Finally someone in Congress has stepped up to do something about Tuberville and his political assault on our military. And no surprise, it’s combat veteran, Armed Services Committee member, West Point graduate, former IAVA Board member, New Yorker and friend of our host, Pat Ryan (@PatRyanUC). Last week, Ryan introduced legislation demanding Tuberville lift hold on military nominations amid Israel-Hamas war. He’ll share more about that. And much more. He’s a rising political star that’s willing to take a stand. And you’ll hear him do that again in our conversation. On the fight for a new Speaker of the House, on Israel, on Hamas, on Ukraine, on what America is doing now to bring home Americans being held hostage in Gaza, and on the future of American leadership. And, you’ll find out what he and his kids are dressing up as for Halloween. Courage and effectiveness like this is one reason we asked Ryan to be our guest on Independent Americans back in Episode186. And why we asked him to come back now. When the stakes for America have never been higher. Welcome to a time of most dangerous courses of action. Welcome to a time where we need imagination. And leadership. Welcome to Independent Americans, Episode 247. Ryan previously appeared on the show in Episode 186 – Sept. 1, 2022 Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) 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. -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 Congressman Ryan’s conversation here. -Find us on social media and http://www.IndependentAmericans.us. Where you can also get IA merch. -Wanna advertise on the pod and reach the most coveted voters in America? 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. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

246. Why We Must Support Israel AND Ukraine. Gaza Hospital Explodes Tensions Worldwide. ATACMS Explode in Ukraine. American Troops Wounded in Iraq?!? STILL No Speaker. Tubervilles’s Gaslighting of America. RFK Jr, Cornel West and No Labels: No Thank You!

Explosions are everywhere. And that makes it VERY much a time to stay vigilant. More than any other time in recent memory. Israel is at war with Hamas. Explosions from the ATACMS (The Army Tactical Missile System) fired by Ukrainian forces hitting Russian forces inside Ukraine. Explosions at the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City. Which was originally blamed on Israel–and is now likely to have been caused by Hamas. And American troops were hit by drones in Iraq. WTF?!?! It feels like there are explosions happening all over the world. And that’s true. Including here at home, where there are daily political explosions. Barrage after barrage of explosions blowing up our politics. Led not by rocket attacks, but by political attacks from by radical political suicide bombers. Ideologues who wanna blow it all up in support of their radical agenda. That’s why we have no Speaker of the house for two weeks and counting. And our host, Army veteran, author, professor and national security and politics analyst Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is breaking it all down, laying out what’s next, ripping into what’s most important, and issuing a call to action. This is a special episode to respond to the moment that has all our heads spinning. And another insightful and rapid-fire episode of the best independent politics, news and culture show in America. One that sits uniquely on the intersection between politics and national security. Other podcasts cover what happened. We cover what’s next. And how to prepare yourself and your family for it. Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of all the other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 49% of Americans that call themselves independent–and everyone else. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration. -As shared on the show, UNICEF’s How To Talk To Your Children About Conflict and War. 8 tips to support and comfort your children. -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this podcast that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. -Find #LookForTheHelpers on social media. And share yours. -Find us on social media or http://www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous pods like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel – The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

245. Dan Lamothe. Inside The US Military Support For Israel. Will America Go Get Our Hostages? Traveling with New Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen CQ Brown. Tuberville’s Holds Cut Deeper. Passing Peak Ukraine. China & Taiwan Loom. What’s Next for Gen Milley?

Halloween is right around the corner. And things in Washington DC, and the world, couldn’t be any spookier. It’s a scary time. There’s still no Speaker of the House. Congress is an epically disgraceful mess. Ukraine is still deep in the fight. Israel is about to unleash hell on Gaza. And Putin and Hamas couldn’t be happier. And this is an episode that is not afraid to meet the moment. Army veteran and national security and politics analyst Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) hosts another insightful and rapid-fire episode of the best independent politics, news and culture show in America. And one that sits uniquely on the intersection between politics and national security. The world is on fire. Parts of the world are smoldering low and parts are raging loudly. And when the world of national security heats up, there’s no better guest to turn to than Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe). The Washington Post’s Dan Lamothe (@DanLamothe) is one of the best military and Pentagon reporters in America. He has written about the US Armed Forces for more than a decade, traveling extensively, embedding with each service, and covering combat in Afghanistan numerous times. Dan joined us for appearances in Episode 96 in January of 2021, Episode 154 back in February 2022 and Episode 206 in January 2023. And he’s back now to break it all down fresh off of an overseas trip with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General CQ Brown—a trip which coincided with the attacks on Israel by Hamas. It’s a compelling, insider’s view that you’ll only hear here. Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 49% of Americans that call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration. -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this podcast that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. -WATCH video of Paul and Dan’s conversation on YouTube. -Find #LookForTheHelpers on social media. And share yours. -Find us on social media or http://www.IndependentAmericans.us. –Watch Paul’s latest weekly segment on MSNBC’s Deadline White House with Nicolle Wallace. -Watch Paul’s latest segment on NewsNation LIVE with Marni Hughes. -Hear other Righteous pods like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel – The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

244. Sec Pete Buttigieg. War in Israel. How Should America Respond? Is US Transportation Ready for Hamas? Trump & Tuberville vs Milley & Kelly. Buttigieg & Moore in 2028? How to Talk to Kids About These Crazy Times. Training Vets to Drive Trucks.

For 243 episodes, your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) has reminded us all to #StayVigilant. This weekend was a stark reminder of what that means and why it is important. The horrifying attacks on the Israeli people shocked us all. And times like this are too important to wait to get the information you need. So this episode is a special Quick Response Content (QRC) delivery of what you need to know with a returning favorite guest— Secretary Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg is one of the most important voices in American politics–and a leader that’s had unique appeal for independent Americans. He’s also the only combat veteran serving in the cabinet outside of the Secretary of Defense. In this all new episode, you’ll again get to hear Buttigieg asked questions he’s never been asked before and get a peek behind the curtain. He joins us as news continues to pour out of the Middle East. He’ll share what he’s doing to protect American transportation from terror attacks—and also sound off on Trump’s shocking threats against General Mark Milley, Senator Tommy Tuberville’s STILL ongoing hold on military promotions, whether he’ll run for President alongside Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a new program for vets he just launched to help them transition into being civilian truck drivers, and what he’s learned from being the dad of two young twins. Other shows focus on what’s happening. This show focuses on what’s next. 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. Previous appearances by Pete Buttigieg: Episode 183 – 8/11/22 Episode 37 – 12/12/19 -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know. –Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. – WATCH video of Paul and Pete’s conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel – The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

243. Trump Threatens General Milley with Death. GOP Debate Sh$tshow. What About Open Primaries? Andrew Yang Replay: The Forward Party Turns One.

The radical political attacks on our military and military leaders are intensifying. Including Trump now threatening to have Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mark Milley EXECUTED. And you didn’t hear much about it in the #GOPdebate. Which Trump won despite not being anywhere near the stage. It’s a mess and your host Paul Rieckhoff breaks it all down, plus a great conversation with Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang) from December 2022. It’s a great one and we think you’re going to really enjoy it. 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 42% 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. Full Episode: Episode 199 – Dec. 1, 2022 -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know. –Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. – WATCH video of Paul and Andrew’s conversation here. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel – The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

242. Shut ‘em Down. US Army Private Travis King Released from North Korea. McCarthy’s Shutdown Sh@tshow. GOP Debate Madness Part 2. Calls for Menendez to Resign. Why Not for Tuberville Too? ATACMS To Ukraine—FINALLY. Suicide Prevention Month.

Fall is here. The leaves are turning. The nights are getting cooler. And everywhere you turn, the stupid is out. From Tuberville’s idiotic endless hold on military promotions to New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez’s latest indictment, this fall is definitely a time to stay vigilant. Your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) tears into the latest headlines, always with a focus on national security and always with an eye on independent politics. 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. -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know. –Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. –Check out oceans calling festival in ocean city Maryland this weekend. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. If you need help, call or text 988. You’re not alone. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel – The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

241. Zelensky Comes to NYC. Democrats Finally Grow A Spine to Run Over Traitor Tuberville. DeSantis Doesn’t Care About White People. Why Biden Should Dump Harris To Attract Independents. Auto Workers Strike. Coach Prime is the Leader America Needs.

September is a busy month. School is back. Football is back. Fall is here. And so is Zelensky. Your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) breaks it all down. From the Ukrainian President’s visit to Ron DeSantis latest buffoonery to Senator Redneck’s continued hold on military promotions—now is definitely a time to stay vigilant. 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. -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know. –Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel – The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

240. Missing John McCain. Romney is Out. The Many Hypocrites That Forgot 9/11. Elon Musk Meddles with Ukraine—and Putin Loves It. Zip Tie Guy and His Mom Get Prison. Aaron Rodgers Goes Down. Stronger at the Broken Places.

John McCain’s life of service is an example always. Especially around 9/11. And given the state of the world, America, and our politics, we miss him now more than ever. He showed us that after tragedy there can be triumph. McCain showed us how to be, as Hemingway described, “Stronger at the broken places”. But some things break beyond repair. And that might be the case now for the GOP. As it continues to disintegrate, falling further and further away from the party of McCain. And the party of Colin Powell. And the party of Bob Dole. And the Party of Mitt Romney, who this week announced is not running for Senate again. Everything is different now. And every 9/11 is different. And 9/11/2023 was no exception. Lots of people still say never forget. But others, far too many in power, they did forget. Your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) was there to remind us all on 9/11: “Today is a day about coming back after adversity and becoming stronger in the broken places. NYC did it. The Pentagon did it. America did it. Rodgers will too.” 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. -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know. –Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel – The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices