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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

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The math on a McConaughey 2028 independent run. and why 20% like Ross Perot may be the floor, not the ceiling

Brian Bengs ties Mike Rounds 43-42 in South Dakota. the first independent senator who won’t caucus with either party is within reach

The Guardian report that Elon Musk asked Trump to throttle S. The Guardian report that Elon Musk asked Trump to throttle Starlink in Ukraine, and what it means when a defense contractor has that much unregulated power

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/