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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

107. Jake Wood. Reinforcements Are Here. How Team Rubicon Vaccinated 617,000 Americans The Marine Sniper Breaks Down Our Mass Shooting Problem Fighting Domestic Extremism Upstream With Purpose Coping With The Grind Jake’s New Baby Is A Hero

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

Daily News, Veteran, News, Politics, News Commentary, National Security

4.6907 Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2021

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

Things are warming up in America. And hope is finally spreading faster than the virus. It looks like the second half of 2021 will be a whole lot better than the last year. That’s thanks to the dramatic increase in focus, coordination and teamwork. It’s also thanks to courageous leaders like Jake Wood (@JakeWoodTR)--social entrepreneur, Marine Corps combat veteran, author and CEO of the disaster relief powerhouse non-profit Team Rubicon.  Jake at the start of the pandemic in Episode 54. One year later, he’s back--and leading a massive effort that has administered 617,649 vaccines nationwide and counting. He launched the Veterans Coalition for Vaccination (VIC). Vaccinating over half a million people in places from Navajo Nation in Kayenta, Arizona to inner city Chicago, the unity of the six of the nation’s top veteran organizations—Team Rubicon, the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Student Veterans of America (SVA), Team Red, White & Blue, The Mission Continues, and Wounded Warrior Project---is a model for American unity. Unitedunder Jake’s leadership, these groups have more than a million veterans at their disposal and created an unprecedented coalition to overcome geographic and socioeconomic barriers and get vaccinations to hundreds of thousands. Things are getting better in much of America. But it’s not all roses. A new mass shooting happened in Colorado, the FBI is still hunting down insurrectionists, domestic extremism threats are on the rise--and there is still tremendous misformation preventing millions from getting vaccinated. Jake joins Independent Americans and our host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a blunt and inspiring conversation about the most urgent issues facing us all. The former Marine Corp sniper and a gun owner breaks down shootings from a place of deep experience. He’s also a father of a newborn baby girl that faced down dangerous and harrowing heart surgery just days after being born. Jake opens up about what that was like---and what he learned. And the two renowned combat vets rip into how America can find a better future and how to stay strong--even when you’re tired and exhausted.  As we all push through the exhaustion of a year of the pandemic, Independent Americans is bringing you more information and inspiration to help you and yours power into a brighter second half of 2021 and whatever comes next. America is still deeply divided. But Independent Americans is a powerful jolt of reason that adds light to contrast all the heat of other political shows. Every show brings the Righteous Media 5 I’s: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact--and leaves you empowered and informed.  If you’re among the 40% of Americans who are independent, this is your show. If you’re a Republican or Democrat--but not a die-hard partisan--this is your show. If you’re a concerned citizen who cares about the future of your country, this is your show. All are welcome. We invite you to be a part of the solution. Join us for exclusive access and events by becoming a member of the Independent Americans Patreon community. Get access to events, guests, merch discounts and exclusive content.  Go check out our very cool new IA merch! Durable camping mugs, cool hats and more. You can also see video of this conversation with Jake Wood and over 100 leaders from Chuck D to Chuck Hagel; Sarah Jessica Parker to Meghan McCain; Stephen Colbert to Mayor Pete Buttigieg on the Righteous YouTube page. Independent Americans connects, informs and inspires--and is powered by Righteous Media. Find us on your favorite social media platforms and www.IndependentAmericans.us.  And stay vigilant, America. Watch video of this full conversation: https://youtu.be/NMGBliQbUyU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Music Welcome to Independent Americans.

0:46.7

Welcome to episode 107.

0:49.8

I'm your host, Paul Reikoff.

0:52.6

Now, more than any other time, now is a time to stay vigilant.

1:00.6

They are captioned on video committing appalling crimes against officers who have devoted

1:05.2

their lives to protecting the American people.

1:08.2

I want to warn you that these images are disturbing. U.S.C. officers being punched, beaten with sticks, flagpoles, and their own shields,

1:17.6

as well as being sprayed with the variety of unknown substances.

1:21.6

Speaking as a law enforcement officer, but also as American citizen, it is alarming to watch these videos.

1:29.6

It's the FBI's job to identify, locate, and arrest these criminals. We have asked for

1:34.2

your help in identifying others involved in violence at the Capitol, and you have delivered.

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We are coming to you again because we know someone out there somewhere will recognize these

1:45.3

individuals that's stephen de antono assistant director in charge of the fbi's washington field

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office asking for your help asking for our help the The FBI has released 10 videos of what it calls the most

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egregious attacks on law enforcement officers during the January 6th insurrection at the

2:11.1

Capitol, where one officer, Brian Sicknick, died after being beaten by domestic terrorists.

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