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The Veteran (Semi) Professional Podcast: Ep. 106: Starting a Nation-Wide Veteran Service Organization and Bringing Independent Thought to Media with Paul Rieckhoff

Paul Rieckhoff

November 11, 2021

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Why Susie Wiles’ exit matters. and whether she’ll ever speak out about what she saw inside Trump’s White House

02

Hegseth posts a meme with Stephen Miller. “Stand, fight, defend the republic.” The circle is closing.

03

Paul’s blunt verdict. Pete Hegseth is the most destructive force on the American military since the Iraq War, maybe since Vietnam

04

Thomas Massie files eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth. and why the vote should happen on Veterans Day

Show Notes

Paul Rieckhoff is a legend in the veteran community:

Host, Independent Americans podcast
Author, Chasing Ghosts
Founder and President, Righteous Media
Founder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

We talk:
– Current problems facing the veteran community and what can be done
– Why we need more independent voices in media
– The importance of veterans continuing to lead and serve
– Starting a nonprofit and then a media company

https://theveteranpro.com/the-veteran-semi-professional-podcast/

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