From the heart of Times Square, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff joins Joy Reid, Don Lemon and Jim Acosta live at the massive “No Kings” protest as America pushes back against Trump’s latest war in Iran and the slide toward pre–World War Three. In this raw, on-the-ground episode, Paul shares the energy, creativity and unity in the streets, explains why this is a historic tipping point for independents, veterans and democracy, and lays out how a diverse, peaceful crowd is sending a message to the world that Americans are not “all crazy” and refuse another forever war.
You’ll hear Paul connect the Iran quagmire, Israel, and global public opinion, spotlight the growing independent media ecosystem with Joy, Don, Jim and Toure, and call out the authoritarian drift that has people in every party saying “no more kings.” He breaks down why veterans are turning out, what it means that over 50,000 troops are already in harm’s way, and how independents can channel this moment into sustained civic action far beyond one march.
