Category: Episodes

It’s the dog days of summer in America. And there is LOTS happening you need to know about. From the aftermath of the El Paso and Dayton massacres, to the evolving shooting situation in Philadelphia, to attempts to change the meaning of The Statue of Liberty, to the wave of veteran suicides happening in VA parking lots, Paul Rieckhoff (@Paul Rieckhoff) breaks down what you need to know–and what you may have missed. He rips into the attacks on our democracy that should alarm you–and talks to heroes that will inspire you. And this vital and patriotic episode continues to add light to all the political heat of this turbulent summer of news and politics. Angry Americans is more essential than ever–and is the rising voice for independent, concerned and informed people of all backgrounds. And Rieckhoff takes us deep into the streets of Washington, DC for a very different kind of guest. Angry Americans is the independent voice of the people. And in this episode, Rieckhoff takes us out into the streets of Washington, DC and inside Franklin Park–an epicenter of homelessness just blocks away from the White House–to talk to Frank and Michael. They are two men who’ve lived on the streets, seen it all and can teach everyone listening about the real state of affairs in America–and how to survive tough times. It’s an important and dynamic new episode of Angry Americans that is supported by Mizzen+Main (@MizzenAndMain). Mizzen+Main is an impactful American company headquartered in Texas that makes the most comfortable dress shirts on the planet. Made from performance fabrics, these are shirts every man in America should have. Especially now that the heat of summer is upon us. Visit Mizzen+Main’s website at www.Comfortable.AF and use the code ANGRYAMERICANS at check-out to get $10 off an awesome dress shirt now. Download the podcast now. Then, go behind-the-scenes for video at the members-only Classic Car Club Manhattan with host Paul Rieckhoff and inspiring and iconic guests like Peter Berg, Sarah Jessica Parker, Ron Perlman, Wes Moore and Ai Jen Poo at AngryAmericans.us. Angry Americans is one of the most important podcasts in American. It’s connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide and is powered by Righteous Media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the most powerful interview we have ever had on Angry Americans. After mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton rocked our already fragile nation, Paul Rieckhoff (@Paul Rieckhoff) sat down exclusively with a young man that has captivated and inspired America: JT Lewis (@thejtlewis). JT Lewis knows more about mass shootings than just about anyone in America. He is the 19-year-old brother of Jesse Lewis, a 7-year-old hero who was one of 20 children and 6 adults murdered at the Sandy Hook massacre in Newtown, Connecticut. Young Jesse bravely rallied his friends to run for safety, just before losing his own life. After losing his only brother, then 12-year-old JT committed his life to honoring Jesse’s memory by making a difference in the world. He raised money for Rwandan genocide survivors, met with both Presidents Obama and Trump, and just three weeks ago announced his candidacy as a Republican for State Senate in Connecticut–at just 19-years old. The freshman college student and football player is a powerful voice on gun violence and an inspiration for all Americans. And especially right now, his is a voice that must be heard. And as a show that is always focused on being a voice for political independents, Angry Americans also check in with GOP strategist, media guru and former Giuliani adviser, Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson). Last week, we talked to Democrat whisperer, Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08) of Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica). This week, we get the other side of the aisle and talk to Republican whisperer Rick Wilson. Rick breaks Trump’s reaction to El Paso and Dayton, which Democrats are the strongest and boldly predicts whether or not Donald Trump will be re-elected. This emotional and necessary new episode of Angry Americans is supported by Mizzen+Main (@MizzenAndMain). Mizzen+Main is an impactful American company headquartered in Texas that makes the most comfortable dress shirts on the planet. Made from performance fabrics, these are shirts every man in America should check out. Especially now that the heat of summer is upon us. Visit Mizzen+Main’s website at www.Comfortable.AF and use the code ANGRYAMERICANS at check-out to get $10 off an awesome dress shirt now. Join the Angry Americans movement. Download the podcast now. And see behind-the-scenes videos with guests like Soledad O’Brien, Ron Perlman, Ai Jen Poo and Rachel Maddow, get some cool merch and more at AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide and is powered by Righteous Media.  Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, the clash of the Democratic political titans finally happened in Detroit. The leading candidates fighting to take on Donald Trump in 2020 battled on two massive nights in Detroit. And Angry Americans is channeling our inner Joe Rogan, Max Kellerman and Tyler Durden and breaking down all the political fighting from a unique, informed and independent viewpoint. Paul Rieckhoff (@Paul Rieckhoff) leads the charge and is joined by Democrat whisperer Tommy Vietor (@TVietor08). Tommy is one of the hosts of the groundbreaking podcast sensation, Pod Save America (@PodSaveAmerica, hosts Pod Save the World and is a founder of Crooked Media with Jon Favreau and Jon Lovett. He evaluates the candidates, takes us deep inside the strategies and tactics of the Democratic leaders and pulls back the curtain of debate prep from his experiences working directly alongside President Obama as only an experienced insider can. We also check in with 9/11 First Responder Rob Serra, just after leaving the White House Rose Garden signing of the historic 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund extension bill–an issue we’ve covered closely for months. We dive into the fighting spirit and resurgence of Detroit and as in every episode, Paul has a recommendation for how to turn your righteous anger into positive action. This rocking new episode of Angry Americans is supported by the innovators at Mizzen+Main (@MizzenAndMain). Mizzen+Main is an American company headquartered in Texas that makes awesomely comfortable dress shirts on the planet. Shirts that are must for every man now that the heat of summer has hit. Check out Mizzen+Main’s website at www.Comfortable.AF Yes, that’s really their website, Use code ANGRYAMERICANS at check-out to get $10 off a dress shirt now. Mizzen and Main. It’s never felt better to look your best. Join the movement. Download the pod now. And see behind-the-scenes videos with guests Sarah Jessica Parker, Friday Night Lights Director Peter Berg, NBC’s Willie Geist, get some cool merch, check out what’s next and more at AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide and is powered by Righteous Media.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Racism is ripping American apart right now. As President Trump doubles-down on his Tweets, and the parties remain deeply divided, Army veteran and renowned activist @PaulRieckhoff breaks it all down from a unique perspective. He adds light to all the heat and brings the 4 I’s: integrity, information, impact and inspiration–and explores the history, the bigger picture and the way forward. He digs into the urgently important stories in the news you missed–like the troubling leadership situation at the Pentagon and the contentious Senate hearings this week focused on the potential new Secretary of Defense. And the latest on the First for 9/11 First Responders support. And we sit down for a candid, firey and fun conversation with media powerhouse Soledad O’Brien (@SoledadOBrien). She drops bombs on Trump and the media–and drops knowledge on politics and race relations in America. Soledad is fresh off hosting a BET forum with 4 of the candidates for President and makes a surprising whiskey choice. It’s a timely, real and inspiring conversion that takes you behind the scenes of the highest levels of media and politics. This episode of Angry Americans is again supported by our friends at Mizzen+Main (@MizzenAndMain). Mizzen+Main makes dress shirts for men that are actually comfortable. Yes, you heard that right. Dress shirts that are comfortable. But how? But why? Well, it’s their fabrics! Mizzen+Main shirts are made with performance fabrics. That means they stretch and move with you all day long. Head on over to Mizzen+Main’s website at www.Comfortable.AF Yes, that’s really their website! Use code ANGRYAMERICANS at check-out to get $10 off a dress shirt now. Mizzen and Main. It’s never felt better to look your best. And for awesome behind-the-scenes videos from this episode and exclusive video content featuring Soledad O’Brien, Peter Berg, Rachel Maddow, Tom Collicio, Sarah Jessica Parker and all our other recent guests, and for new American-made Angry Americans merchandise, visit AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide and is powered by Righteous Media. Join the movement now.  Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The heat of summer is here and @PaulRieckhoff takes you through the hottest political and social stories you need to know–and some you may have missed. He breaks down why Megan Rapinoe is one of the most clutch athletes of our time–and why she and the World Cup Champion US Women’s Soccer Team is so important to America’s future. Rieckhoff also tears into a new issue that has him angry–and should have all Amerians angry. And we sift through the political aftermath of Trump’s 4th of July Parade Thing in Washington, DC, and visited somewhere VERY different for the 4th of July: Wordsboro, Vermont (population 900) for the oldest parade in Green Mountain state. It’s another fast-paced and entertaining episode of the new podcast that has people across American talking. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide and is powered by Righteous Media. Join the movement now. This episode of Angry Americans is supported by our friends at Mizzen+Main (@MizzenAndMain). Mizzen+Main makes dress shirts for men that are actually comfortable. Yes, you heard that right. Dress shirts that are comfortable. But how? But why? Well, it’s their fabrics! Mizzen+Main shirts are made with performance fabrics. That means they stretch and move with you all day long. These shirts are wrinkle resistant, making them perfect for travel. They’re comfortable on the plane, and you can just pull them out of your bag and not have to worry about ironing them. These shirts are easy, folks. They work. They’re comfortable. You can wash them at home without paying the dry cleaner. Head on over to Mizzen+Main’s website at www.Comfortable.AF Yes, that’s really their website! Use code ANGRYAMERICANS at check-out to get $10 off a dress shirt now. Mizzen and Main. It’s never felt better to look your best. And for awesome behind-the-scenes videos from this episode and exclusive video content featuring Peter Berg, Tom Collichio, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel Maddow and all our other recent guests, and for new American-made Angry Americans merchandise visit AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s America’s birthday. And there nobody better to spend it with than Army veteran and activist @PaulRieckhoff for a fun and insightful break-down of the latest news from a wild week in politics that culminates with Trump’s unprecedented and controversial July 4th military parade in Washington, DC. But we’re taking it easy this week and keeping it light. And so to celebrate America properly, we’ve got the perfect holiday highlight reel with the best of the Angry Americans now legendary“car question”. Rieckhoff asks guests ranging from Sex and the City Star Sarah Jessica Parker to MSNBC powerhouse Rachel Maddow a single and revealing question: “What was your first car?” The answers will leave you amused, shocked and inspired. It’s a great way to dive into your summer and reflect on what is great about America—far beyond its politics that have us all exhausted right now. This episode of Angry Americans is supported by our friends at Mizzen+Main (@MizzenAndMain). Mizzen+Main makes dress shirts for men that are actually comfortable. Yes, you heard that right. Dress shirts that are comfortable. But how? But why? Well, it’s their fabrics! Mizzen+Main shirts are made with performance fabrics. That means they stretch and move with you all day long. These shirts are wrinkle resistant, making them perfect for travel. They’re comfortable on the plane, and you can just pull them out of your bag and not have to worry about ironing them. These shirts are easy, folks. They work. They’re comfortable. You can wash them at home without paying the dry cleaner. Head on over to Mizzen+Main’s website at www.Comfortable.AF Yes, that’s really their website! Use code ANGRYAMERICANS at check-out to get $10 off a dress shirt now. Mizzen and Main. It’s never felt better to look your best. And for awesome behind-the-scenes videos from this episode and exclusive video content featuring Malcolm Nance, Rachel Maddow, Tom Collicio, Sarah Jessica Parker and all our other recent guests, and for new American-made Angry Americans merchandise visit AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide and is powered by Righteous Media. Join the movement now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

aae12This is Angry Americans on drugs. Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) explores the roller coaster history of the drug reform movement and the rapidly-changing landscape of drug policy with the visionary leader Rolling Stone describes as “the driving force for the legalization of marijuana in America.” As the Presidential candidates and the national political landscape on drugs shift by the day, Ethan Nadelmann (@EthanNadelmann) has been called America’s real Drug Czar. He is the mastermind behind the biggest changes to drug policy in US history. A Harvard PhD and the son of a rabbi, Ethan founded the groundbreaking Drug Policy Alliance (‪@DrugPolicyOrg) in 1994 and was a lead architect behind 30 years of reform to include California’s historic Prop 47 referendum—which in 2014 reduced drug possession for personal use to a misdemeanor. This defining political victory proved to be the first domino to fall in a string of historic national legal changes and unleashed a wave of legalization of marijuana in 10 states across America—with inevitably more to come. Ethan has advised Presidents and Presidential candidates—and shares the fascinating inside story of building the early days of the drug reform movement, and of building powerful (and unlikely) political coalitions uniting conservative icon William F Buckley and liberal icon George Soros. With New Jersey, New York and others debating legalization right now, this conversation couldn’t be more timely. As with every episode of Angry Americans, it delivers the 4 I’s: integrity, information, impact and inspiration. Rieckhoff pushes, probes and challenges. He breaks down the latest on a potential war with Iran, the shocking resignation of Acting Secretary of Defense Shanahan and the historic NBA Finals ending. And Rieckhoff continues to be among those national leaders leading the charge with his fellow First Responders to pass the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund extension in Washington. It’s the latest episode of the groundbreaking political and social podcast that is sparking conversation nationwide and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, the Associated Press and Variety. Listen now and step inside the innovative and entertaining show that takes you behind media, politics and change-making at the highest levels. This episode of Angry Americans is supported by our friends at Oscar Mike. Oscar Mike (@WeAreOscarMike) is the exclusive provider of the awesomely comfortable Angry Americans t-shirts worn by Paul Rieckhoff, Ron Perlman, Rachel Maddow and other recent guests and fans of the show worldwide. And for behind-the-scenes videos from this episode and exclusive video content featuring Wes Moore, Rachel Maddow, Tom Collicio, Sarah Jessica Parker and other recent guests, visit AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide and is powered by Righteous Media. Join the movement now. Watch the Conversation: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s gut check time for America. In this must-hear episode of Angry Americans, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) breaks down the very latest on the heroic political fight being waged by 9/11 First Responders in Washington for healthcare support. This week, Jon Stewart epitomized what it means to be an Angry America–unloading a scathing and moving testimony that had all of America riveted. Rieckhoff digs into that testimony, the responses by Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and President Trump, and what must happen next. Rieckhoff also checks in with 9/11 Firefighter Hero and activist, Rob Serra (@SerraRob), for an insider’s update on the harrowing legislative and media battle happening in the hall of Congress that has all of America talking. Rob also shares what Father’s Day really means to him–and some important advice for dads everywhere. It’s the latest episode of the groundbreaking political and social podcast that is sparking conversation nationwide and has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, the Associated Press and Variety. Listen now and step inside the innovative and entertaining show that takes you behind media, politics and change-making at the highest levels. This episode of Angry Americans is supported by TalkSpace. We all need someone to talk to — a person who can support us through rough patches or even the everyday ups and downs of life. That’s where Talkspace comes in. Talkspace (@TalkSpace) has more than 4,000 licensed therapists who are experienced in addressing the challenges we all face. To match with your perfect therapist for a fraction of the price of traditional therapy, go to Talkspace.com, Make sure to use the code ANGRY to get your first week free and show your support for this show. Be sure to check out our friends at Oscar Mike. Oscar Mike (@WeAreOscarMike) is the exclusive provider of the awesomely comfortable and inspiring Angry Americans t-shirts worn by Paul Rieckhoff, Ron Perlman, Rachel Maddow and other recent guests and fans of the show nationwide. As mentioned in the show, be sure to support the critical work of the Ray Pfeifer Foundation. The Ray Pfeifer Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization dedicated to assisting September 11th first responders, firefighters and police, with medical needs not covered by insurance. And for behind-the-scenes videos from this episode and exclusive video content featuring Wes Moore, Rachel Maddow, Tom Collicio, Sarah Jessica Parker and other recent guests, visit AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Join the movement now. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide. Angry Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices