Paul Rieckhoff, host of the “Independent Americans” podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America and Righteous Media, Inc., reflects on the 25 years since 9/11 and how the attacks shaped his decision to become a veteran activist.
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The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episode
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Trump’s Iran remarks. “Let them take out Los Angeles… a very small price to pay” — and why desensitization is the real danger
02
Why a more desperate Trump is a more unpredictable Trump, an. Why a more desperate Trump is a more unpredictable Trump, and what that means for the next 90 days
03
Josh Shapiro endorses HB 280 to open Pennsylvania’s primarie. Josh Shapiro endorses HB 280 to open Pennsylvania’s primaries to unaffiliated voters after a 115-88 state house vote
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The Let Vets Vote national campaign. veterans as the tip of the spear for all independents
Show Notes
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