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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

145. Chuck Todd. Why Does The Media Suck? Affirmation vs Information. Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro & the Hyper-fragmentation of News. Predicting 2024 Nominees. Four Parties vs Two. January 6th Subpoenas. Hosting Meet The Press From Home. SFC Alwyn Cashe’s CMOH.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6907 Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2021

⏱️ 76 minutes

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Summary

Yeah…Santa is coming very soon. But before he does, we’ve got some pretty wild political news happening in America. And we wanna give you an early holiday gift of great content. And a very high-profile guest. Unless you haven’t already read the title, you know who it is. He’s the host of Meet The Press, one of the most influential and iconic political shows in America. He’s the host of Meet The Press Daily on MSNBC, and he’s the Political Director at NBC. On this show in the last year, we’ve had Chuck Hagel. And we’ve had Chuck D. And now, finally, we’ve got Chuck Todd (@ChuckTodd). As the January 6th investigations continue, as the cable news networks play musical chairs with their prime-time line-ups, as tensions rise with Russia over Ukraine, and as the omicron variant rips around the world faster than Santa delivering presents, our fearless host, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff), tackles it all head-on. From troops refusing the vaccine, to Don Jr’s texts, to accountability for the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. It’s a Christmastime feast of crazy.  And for all you good little boys and girls, we’ve got a deep and fast dive into politics–and also into American political media (which is the demented holiday gift that just keeps on giving). This show is all about the future–and staying vigilant. No matter what Santa brings this Christmas. Whether it’s a Barbie Dream House–or a positive COVID test.  This episode is about providing light to contrast the heat. It’s about keeping the hope. Especially when it’s hard to do. And it's a holiday time special delivery pod of the 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. All gift-wrapped nice and shiny and sitting in your phone of Christmas podcast treats. It’s another insightful episode to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy.  And in these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.  WATCH the full conversation in video with Paul and Chuck here. Please take our quick listener survey and get a shot at a free t-shirt! Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us.  Stay vigilant, America.

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0:00.0

Powered by righteous media.

0:15.9

Welcome to Independent Americans.

0:20.1

Welcome to episode 145.

0:23.7

I'm your host, Paul Reikoff.

0:26.8

Santa Claus is almost here.

0:30.4

But so is the return of COVID.

0:33.3

And so is the one year anniversary of January 6th.

0:38.7

So before we get to the presents and the eggnog and the celebrations,

0:44.3

now is still a time to stay vigilant.

0:49.1

Quote, Mark, the president needs to tell people in the Capitol to go home. This is hurting all of us.

0:57.6

He is destroying his legacy, Laura Ingram wrote. Please get him on TV. Destroying everything

1:07.1

you have accomplished, Brian Kilmead texted. Quote, can he make a statement,

1:14.6

ask people to leave the Capitol? Sean Hannity urged. As the violence continued, one of the

1:22.4

president's sons, texted Mr. Meadows, quote, he's got to condemn this shit ASAP. The Capitol Police tweet is not

1:32.6

enough. Donald Trump Jr. texted. Meadows responded, quote, I'm pushing it hard. I agree.

1:42.3

Still, President Trump did not immediately act. Donald Trump,

1:48.0

Jr. texted again and again, urging action by the president,

1:54.0

quote, we need an Oval Office address. He has to lead now. It has gone too far and gotten out of hand, end quote.

2:06.2

But hours passed without necessary action by the president. These non-privileged texts are further

2:14.3

evidence of President Trump's supreme dereliction of duty during those 187 minutes.

2:23.3

187 minutes.

2:27.8

187 minutes that should haunt every single American this holiday season and forever.

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