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EPISODE 291: TYRELL HICKS - FULL INTERVIEW

291. Tyrell Hicks. Independent Veteran for Florida House. Biden Drops Out. Harris is Not the Answer. Who The Dems Should Pick for VP to Attract Independents. The WrestleMania of Politics. ...Nothing About This Is Normal. I am a Real American.

Welcome back to our groundbreaking “Meet The 2024 Independent Candidates” series—highlighting independent candidates of all kinds, for all levels of office, from all across America. So far in the series we’ve met Dan Osborn, Shelane Etchison, Jared Young, Marcus Carter and Kodi Sawin.

They all represent the true independent spirit. And we’ve got another great one for you in this episode.

America, meet Tyrell Hicks, independent candidate for Florida’s House of Representatives for the 68th District. He’s a Marine veteran and a man on a mission. And while he understands how hard that mission is going to be, he’s not backing down. And he’s got a smart and responsible perspective that we’ve honestly never heard from another politician. You’re going to love his candor, his humility and his fire. Because he’s a TRUE Independent American—and an inspiring, next-generation leader we all need.

And before that conversation, with humor and objectivity, Paul powerfully and independently rips into Biden’s historic address to the nation, the rapid nomination of Kamala Harris, why she might struggled with independents, who she should pick for VP to capture more independents, JD Vance’s dud of a launch, Hulk Hogan and a very unusual Republican National Convention, RFK Jr’s newest bad news, and much more. It’s a show that avoids the partisanship—and pulls no punches. It's straight talk for chaotic times.

Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 51% of Americans that now call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.

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EPISODE 290: JAKE WOOD - FULL INTERVIEW

290. Jake Wood. A Marine Sniper’s Perspective on the Trump Assassination Attempt. JD Vance Nominated for VP. Trump is on a Roll. Biden Doesn’t Get It. Angry, Lonely, Young Men ...with Guns. Trump’s Leaked Phone Call with RFK Jr. Team Rubicon Update. Tough.

Former President Trump narrowly avoided an assassin's bullet. America is on edge. And it feels like we’re all dodging news bullets every day. These are incomparably trying times in America, many are divided, and everyone is concerned. Biden’s campaign continues to disintegrate—and so does international confidence in US leadership and American morale. The most important, most violent and most divisive election of our lifetime rolls on. And we’re all starved for leadership and inspiration.

Paul Rieckhoff breaks down this moment, and the most important and latest news, including the evolution of American support for Ukraine, what real American toughness looks like, and what’s coming next.

And, he tears into all of it with a powerful and inspiring conversation with the smart, impressive and dynamic Jake Wood (@JakeWoodTR). Jake’s a social entrepreneur, Marine Corps combat veteran, author and CEO of Groundswell, an innovative new company that democratizes corporate philanthropy and empowers employees to take action. He’s also the co-founder of the disaster relief powerhouse non-profit Team Rubicon. And, he’s a former sniper and he breaks down the assassination attempt and the catastrophic chain of events that allowed it to happen.

He’s giving you a sniper’s eye view into the Trump shooting, the latest from the campaign trail, the national competition between profit and values, and what’s to come this summer and fall environmentally that will require more disaster relief than any time before.

Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 51% of Americans that now call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.

Previous Appearances:
Episode 107 - March 25, 2021
Episode 54 - April 9, 2020

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EPISODE 289: TIM MAK - FULL INTERVIEW

289. Tim Mak. An Eyewitness to Russia’s Attack on the Kyiv Kid’s Hospital. The Collapse of Joe Biden. Still Too Soft on Ukraine. Describing a Double-Tap. How the Debate Looked ...to Ukrainians. More Kennedy 9/11 Disinformation. Mattis, LeBron & the Olympics.

Monday morning, in advance of the NATO Summit in Washington DC, Russian missiles ferociously tore through a children’s cancer hospital in Kyiv-sending a brutal reminder to the world. Russia is not sparing anyone. Putin is proceeding to murder innocent children while the world watches.

This is why veterans recently started American Veterans for Ukraine and it’s why so many other people have felt the call to serve. And it’s why we’re not going to look away on this show. We’re not going to stop covering this terrible conflict, until Ukraine achieves victory.

Tim Mak (@timkmak) is a leader dedicated to that victory. Tim is founder and editor of The Counteroffensive. Follow them now. He’s an independent, investigative journalist with a background in politics, national security, and emergency medicine. He was there in Kyiv as the attacks unfolded. He rushed to the hospital to report on the carnage. And he joins us between power outages from Ukraine now. After this week’s deadly attack, he’s the perfect independent voice to hear from.

And our host Paul Rieckhoff tears into the collapse of support for Joe Biden, why the most recent politicians to abandon Biden are so important, the squishiness from the White House on Ukraine, why Jim Mattis is back in the news, why American Generals have so often been President, JFK Jr’s latest conspiracy theory pushing (and snake catching!), why LeBron is what American politics should be, and why the Olympics are so important to America (and Americans) right now.

Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 51% of Americans that now call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.

Previous Appearances:
Episode 270 - March 7, 2024
Episode 223 - May 18, 2023

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-Join the fight at American Veterans for Ukraine.

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-Check out the VA website piece about all the American presidents who’ve been veterans that Paul talked about.

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EPISODE 285: WILLIE GEIST - FULL INTERVIEW

EPISODE 284: MARCUS CARTER - FULL INTERVIEW

EPISODE 282: BONNIE CARROLL - FULL INTERVIEW

EPISODE 281: KODI SAWIN - FULL INTERVIEW

EPISODE 280: DAN OSBORN - FULL INTERVIEW

EPISODE 279: SHELANE ETCHISON - FULL INTERVIEW

EPISODE 278: JARED YOUNG - FULL INTERVIEW

278. Jared Young. Independent Candidate for US Senate From Missouri. Can He Beat Josh Hawley & Lucas Kunce? Who Is He, What Does He Stand For, How Does He Define ...Independent? Congress Finally Delivers for Ukraine. Kennedy’s Whole Family Endorses Biden.

Welcome to the first installment of our groundbreaking “Meet The 2024 Independent Candidates” series—highlighting independent candidates of all kinds, for all levels of office, from all across America.

America, meet Jared Young (@VoteJaredYoung). Jared is the independent candidate for Senate from Missouri running against Republican incumbent Senator Josh Hawley and underperforming Democrat Lucas Kunce. It’s a monumental task but he’s focused and he’s organized. He’s got a plan and maybe even a little momentum. It’s a fascinating look behind the scenes of a campaign on the move and a great way to kick-off the series. Hear why he is running, why he thinks he can overcome the odds and maybe most importantly, how he defines independent and what it means to him.

If you’re interested in independent politics—or American politics in general—this is a can’t miss. If you’re an independent, you’ve found your home.

Your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) rips into all of it in this all new episode of Independent Americans. And hits Speaker of the House Johnson pushing the big Ukraine funding bill through Congress, Trump’s trial, and some national and global security headlines you won’t don’t get from most other news shows… yet. Because on Independent Americans, we’re focused on not just what’s happening now, but also on what’s happening next.

Every episode is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.

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EPISODE 275: BILL HILLSMAN - FULL EPISODE

EPISODE 274: KEN BURNS - FULL INTERVIEW

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