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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

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Paul opens from Lower Manhattan under the Tribute in Light o. Paul opens from Lower Manhattan under the Tribute in Light on the week of the 25th anniversary of 9/11

02

Mayor Mamdani’s release of thousands of documents confirming. Mayor Mamdani’s release of thousands of documents confirming the government lied to first responders about post-9/11 toxins

03

“They lied. Our friends died. And more will die this week.”. Paul names Giuliani, Bloomberg, and Adams by name

04

Why every politician. Trump, Mamdani, all of them — should stay the hell away from the 9/11 ceremony

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/