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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 Platner's exit was inevitable. and why he ducked every tough veteran interviewer

02

The Nazi tattoo, the online history, and two on-the-record r. The Nazi tattoo, the online history, and two on-the-record rape allegations

03

Paul's warning from day one. progressives chasing a candidate who looked the part

04

Why Maine. with 300,000 independents — deserved an actual independent on the ballot

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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