120. Rosie Perez. Summertime Special (REWIND). The Legendary Actress Sounds Off on the Weinstein Verdict, the Problem with Bernie, and Rosie vs Rudy (Giuliani).

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2021

⏱️ 72 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. The iconic actress Rosie Perez joined Paul fresh off the Weinstein verdict on February 27, 2020 in Episode 48. 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. From February 27, 2020 - Episode 48: Legendary actor and activist Rosie Perez (@RosiePerezBklyn) is a fighter. And this is the Oscar-nominated icon like you’ve never heard her before. Uncensored, candid and timely, Rosie shares her harrowing path to success that you’ll never forget. One of the most beloved actors of our time, she’s also a life-long activist, survivor, philanthropist, author, choreographer and boxing expert. An advocate for people living with HIV/AIDS, the people of Puerto Rico, survivors of sexual assault and anyone anywhere facing mental illness. Rosie also knows and loves boxing. Always the skilled analyst, truth-teller and lesson-teacher, “The First Lady of Boxing” breaks down the massive heavyweight championship fight between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder, shares her candid thoughts on the groundbreaking Harvey Weinstein verdict after her recent testimony in the trial, reflects on her time as a co-host of The View, digs into Trump and the Democratic candidates, and talks about her amazing first car. Rosie is a great American success story. After surviving a childhood of abuse, losing her mother to AIDS, and living in a foster group home, she has risen to become an inspiration to millions worldwide. First making her name as a dancer on Soul Train and as a choreographer for the Fly Girls on TV’s In Living Color, she exploded into fame after unforgettable parts in Do the Right Thing and White Men Can’t Jump. Rosie would rise to an Oscar nomination for her role in Fearless, a seat co-hosting ABC’s The View, and authoring Handbook for an Unpredictable Life: How I Survived Sister Renata and My Crazy Mother, and Still Came Out Smiling (with Great Hair). President Obama appointed her to The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) and she has served as the Artistic Chair of Urban Arts Partnership--an arts education nonprofit that supports public schools and is also devoted to supporting immigrants, LGBTQ, special needs and at-risk students. Rosie now stars alongside Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, and Willem Dafoe, in the Netflix film The Last Thing He Wanted, which is set around the Iran-Contra scandal during the Reagan administration. She also stars in the action film Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey with Margot Robbie, the forthcoming HBO series The Flight Attendant and the children’s film, Clifford the Big Red Dog. 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 Rosie 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/bIYQ-IoXNYw And stay vigilant, America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:16.0	Welcome to Episode 120.
0:19.0	I'm your host, Paul Reichoff. Now, more than any other time, now is still a time to stay vigilant.
0:28.5	But it's the summer of freedom. And it's also a time to celebrate. So here at Independent Americans, I'm going to continue to help you celebrate that summer,
0:39.0	just like a kid finishing school. School is out all across America. My kindergartner's last day
0:47.0	is Friday, and he's going to celebrate. He's going to celebrate not having to wear a mask. He's going to
0:53.1	celebrate being able to go swimming. He's going to celebrate being able to wear a mask. He's going to celebrate being able to go swimming.
0:55.0	He's going to celebrate being able to hang out with his friends. And eventually, he's going to
0:59.7	monster jam. It's a time for all of us to celebrate and reflect and cherish and appreciate the freedom
1:07.7	that we have. There are still serious issues out there, but it's a time to celebrate
1:13.0	in America. And we're going to do it on this show by continuing to flashback to some of my
1:18.6	favorite episodes of all time. We're going to celebrate some of the most important, inspiring,
1:24.9	and iconic leaders that have sat down with me for over 100 conversations.
1:30.7	And this episode, we're flashing back to February of 2020 when I sat down with the incredible,
1:38.4	inspiring, amazing Rosie Perez. You know Rosie Perez, but you've never heard her like this. I sat down with her at
1:48.8	the classic car club in New York for a really fun, interesting, and inspiring conversation.
1:55.8	It's Rosie Perez talking about champagne, boxing, politics, and life in a way that only Rosie Perez can.
2:06.2	It's truly one of my favorite conversations we've ever had, and it brings all the five
2:11.1	eyes from righteous media, independence, information, integrity, inspiration, and impact.
2:18.3	We've all survived one of the greatest fights of our life.
2:22.4	The pandemic is finally winding down.
2:25.3	And we're going to talk with Rosie about fighting,
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