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Episode 404

Trump’s Plan for 2026 is Bigger than Venezuela

  Maduro Arraigned in NYC. Hegseth is Back to F#cking with Senator Mark Kelly.

The Brief

→ Four things from today’s episode
01

Ken Burns on why the founders would be shocked not by a stro. Ken Burns on why the founders would be shocked not by a strongman but by a Congress that abdicated Article I

02

The Wounded Knee medals reversal and what Burns calls "obvio. The Wounded Knee medals reversal and what Burns calls "obvious racist editing" of American history

03

Renaming forts back to Confederate generals. traitors, in Burns' words — and the cost of that message

04

Baseball as a barometer of America. immigration, Jackie Robinson, and why every player wears 42 on April 15




 

Maduro Arraigned in NYC. Hegseth is Back to F#cking with Senator Mark Kelly. Apologies to Denmark. Pouring One Out for NFL Red Zone.
Donald Trump isn’t just looking to transform America anymore; he’s looking to dominate the Western Hemisphere. In this urgent debrief, Paul Rieckhoff breaks down why the recent moves in Venezuela are not a distraction from the Epstein files or cabinet scandals—they are the next phase of a disciplined, high-speed plan to consolidate power before time runs out. From the takeover of federal institutions to a “2026 Vision Board” that includes Cuba, Colombia, and Greenland, the goal is clear: total control.

Rieckhoff drills down into the “failure of imagination” that has blinded the media and the Democratic establishment. While they focus on the friction of daily headlines, the Trump machine is exploiting the weakness of antiquated institutions like NATO and the UN. This isn’t just politics—it’s a pursuit of a legacy as the “GOAT” of presidents by any means necessary. It’s time to stop losing the plot, look at what’s happening next, and stay vigilant.

Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve–and stay vigilant.