119. Wes Moore. Father’s Day Special (REWIND). Candidate For Governor of Maryland, Best-Selling Author and Veteran. On Fatherhood, Leadership, Crime and Inspiration.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 17 June 2021

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we’re sharing some of the best from our archives. Wes Moore recently declared his candidacy for Governor of Maryland, and this one is more relevant than ever. If you’ve never heard this episode, you’re in for a treat. And if you’re a long time listener, you’ll enjoy hearing this gem again. Wes Moore (@iamWesMoore) is an inspiring force for good and one of the most exciting and dynamic leaders in America. Wes is a best-selling author, activist, combat veteran and CEO of Robin Hood (@RobinHoodNYC). And now, a candiate for Governor of Maryland. His book, The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates describes his inspiring rise from inner city Baltimore to a Rhodes Scholarship and is an international phenomenon that will soon be a major motion picture produced by Oprah Winfrey. The 82nd Airborne combat veteran of Afghanistan and regular on Morning Joe joins Angry Americans and his old friend, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a deep and inspiring conversation about leadership, poverty, crime and parenting. It’s a real and riveting conversation between Rieckhoff and another iconic, important and inspiring American that is shaping what our country is and what it will be in the future. The kind of conversation between two renowned thought-leaders that is defining Independent Americans. Independent Americans is light to contrast all the divisive heat of other political pods. We’re joining your summer cookout with a special delivery of the Righteous Media 5 I’s: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. And a conversation to wake you up---and to help you stay vigilant. Because eternal vigilance is the price of freedom. If you’re a concerned citizen who cares about the future America, this is your pod. Be a part of the solution. Join us for exclusive access and events by joining our Patreon community. Get access to events, guests, merch discounts, and exclusive content. And check out the new IA merch to hook up your favorite independent dad ahead of Father’s Day next month. “What all political pods ought to be: fun, engaging, freewheeling, and respectful - even welcoming- of different points of view. I’m a fan.” -That’s what political strategist Paul Begala called Independent Americans, You can also watch video of this show with Wes and more than 100 other important, inspiring and iconic leaders from Sarah Jessica Parker to Meghan McCain; Stephen Colbert to Pete Buttigieg on the Righteous YouTube page. Independent Americans connects, informs and inspires--and is powered by Righteous Media. On social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. You can also watch video of this full conversation: https://youtu.be/cae47LJWh3s And stay vigilant, America.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:15.9	Welcome to episode 119.
0:20.7	Wow.
0:22.6	I'm your host, Paul Reikoff.
0:25.5	Now, more than any other time.
0:29.5	Now is it time to stay vigilant.
0:33.8	But it's also a time to relax and enjoy the summer and get outside so we're playing a best
0:40.1	of for a couple weeks we'll be back later in the summer with all new episodes but i want to flashback
0:45.5	and bring you one of our best episodes ever that's perfect for right now as we reflect Flag Day, as we reflect on the anniversary of the
0:58.3	United States Army, and as we get ready for Father's Day. This is one of my favorite conversations
1:05.6	from way back in episode 10. We recorded it in June of 2019 in New York City at our favorite spot,
1:14.5	The Classic Car Club, with one of the fastest rising stars in American politics.
1:20.9	Our friend, Wes Moore. When we talked to him then, he was already on the rise. He was a best-selling author. He was running a great
1:30.4	nonprofit called Robin Hood, and he was thinking about what's next. Now we know. Recently, Westmore
1:38.3	announced he's running to become the governor of Maryland. He'd be one of the youngest governors in the country, and only the
1:45.7	third black governor ever elected in history, and one of the first post-9-11 veterans.
1:52.6	I've always said that I'd support Wes, no matter what party he ran from, and of course, if he ran
1:57.8	from no party at all, and in any race, because I think he's one of the most
2:02.5	earnest, sincere, dynamic, inspiring leaders of our time. And I think one day he could be in the
2:10.7	White House. After many of you have heard him on the show, in episode 10 and then episodes that
2:15.6	followed, many of you felt the same way.
2:18.3	If you've never heard of Westmore, you're about to be impressed.
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