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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

121. Willie Geist. 4th of July Special (Rewind). Our V-C Day (Victory over COVID) Is Finally Here. Independence/Independents Day. Morning Joe vs Donald Trump. July 4th in a Pandemic. The Wu-Tang Question. Mount Rushmore Was Infected with The Sickness.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6907 Ratings

🗓️ 1 July 2021

⏱️ 176 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. MSNBC’s Willie Geist joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on July 3, 2020 in Episode 66. 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 July 3, 2020: Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) is one of the most beloved leaders in American media. The co-host of Morning Joe and Host of NBC’s TODAY, Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist, and the Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist podcast, is back on Angry Americans for a uniquely candid, extended and fun conversation with his buddy, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff). Willie was our first every guest on the pod back in Episode 1. And now, he’s finally back to talk about life hosting the show that Trump watches (and attacks) on a regular basis, interviewing newsmakers from his garage, his favorite band, fatherhood in the pandemic, and his love of hip-hop. It’s Willie Geist like you’ve never heard him before--as the master interviewer becomes the interviewee.  Angry Americans is the freshest and realist breakdown of the news in America--and jumped to the top of the political and news podcast charts worldwide. Paul Rieckhoff takes you into the July 4th holiday with a laid-back, fun, and at times serious, conversation with one of the most influential voices in America. The renowned activist and author also rips through the most important stories shaping the future of our country. Russian bounties paid to kill US troops, Trump’s decision to finally wear a mask, the skyrocketing number of coronavirus cases at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and push to change the names of military bases dedicated to traitorous racists. And presents “Operation Free America”—a strategy to combat Trump. Fresh off news-making appearances on CNN with Chris Cuomo and MSNBC with Ari Melber and shout-outs from Chuck D of Public Enemy, Rieckhoff tears into all of it.  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 Willie 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/xeuibwFBad8 And stay vigilant, America.

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0:00.0

Welcome to Independent Americans.

0:06.2

Welcome to episode 121.

0:09.7

I'm your host, Paul Reikoff.

0:12.5

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

0:21.7

But it's still summer.

0:24.6

And it's time to celebrate.

0:27.2

So we're flashing back to one of the best episodes we've ever had on this show.

0:33.7

It was exactly one year ago.

0:36.3

And it was a very special Independence Day episode.

0:41.2

And I'm sharing it now because it's one of my favorites. It's one of your favorites. And I think

0:48.9

it's one of our most important. A year ago, we were deep in the depths of the pandemic.

0:56.0

And I told you to look forward, not to that Independence Day, but to an Independence Day a year from now, when we'd be free to celebrate our independence.

1:09.0

Our independence from Donald Trump, our independence from the

1:15.2

coronavirus, our independence from the depression and depths of the hardest summer of our

1:22.7

lifetime in America. That was one year ago now. So we're going to flash back to that episode where I break

1:30.3

down the severity and the intensity of those times. And I hope it helps you appreciate how different

1:37.7

things are now and how far we've come and how hard we worked to get us to a true independence day. That's what we've got now.

1:48.6

A time with no masks, a time with no Trump in the White House, and a time to be together, to celebrate

1:56.7

with friends and family, and really enjoy our summer and enjoy our freedom.

2:03.6

Maybe in a way we never have before.

2:07.9

Independence Day in America is a very special thing.

2:11.9

And this year, it might be the most special one we ever experience.

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