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Righteous MediaSince 1776. Est. 2019

Episode 478

Patriotism Hits the Streets

Live from the No Kings protests in NYC, Paul Rieckhoff reports from the front lines as veterans, independents, and everyday Americans unite against forever wars and unchecked presidential power.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why the primary is the election. 95% of U.S. House races across Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin are uncompetitive in November

02

The hard number. 935,892 unaffiliated Connecticut voters — 41.5% of the state — locked out of today's closed primary

03

Connecticut's real registration breakdown. independents 935K, Democrats 792K, Republicans 489K — independents are first

04

129,563 Connecticut veterans caught in the lockout, with an. 129,563 Connecticut veterans caught in the lockout, with an estimated 63,000 identifying as independent



Live from the massive “No Kings” protests in New York City, Iraq War veteran and Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff takes you into the streets as Americans of all ages and backgrounds say “hell no” to forever wars and unchecked presidential power. From the unpopular war in Iran to Trump’s threats against Ecuador and Cuba, Paul explains why this feels like a tipping point—and why more veterans, independents, conservatives, and liberals are uniting than we’ve seen in years.

He also breaks down bombshell reporting about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly blocking Black and female officers from promotion, and what it reveals about politics infecting the Pentagon. This is what modern patriotism looks like: people standing up, speaking out, and paying the price of freedom with their vigilance. Watch, listen, and share if you’re tired of being ignored by both parties and ready for real accountability.