151. Michael Smerconish. Defining “Independent''. Analyzing Independent Candidates From Gary Johnson to Bloomberg to Schwarzenegger to Yang. How To Be Independent in Media. How F*#ked is Biden with Independents? Neil Young vs Joe Rogan. NFL OT Sucks.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2022

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

As we all saw this weekend, NFL overtime sucks. A score on the opening drive should NOT end the game. It’s just not fair. The system is broken. Badly. But it’s not just the NFL OT system. The American political system is broken too. Badly. And so is the media. Badly. And the stakes there are so much higher than in football. And in this episode, we’re staying focused on the media (like we did last episode with Soledad O’Brien). But we’re also zooming out into the bigger picture of where this independent movement is–and where it’s going. We’re breaking down who independents are—and who might be an independent candidate for President in 2024. And we’re continuing to identify the systems that are broken, and offering solutions to fix them. And our guest has been as focused on it all. For long before we have. And he’s here to help us explore all of it. He’s a longtime political commentator, radio host, TV host, best-selling author, and maybe the single most high profile political independent in the media. A guy who has served as a guest host for voices on all sides of the political spectrum. He’s been a guest host for Chris Matthews AND for Bill O’Reilly. For Chris Cuomo AND for Glen Beck. And he’s the host of his own SiriusXM radio and CNN TV show. And Paul Rieckhoff’s stunt double. He’s a one man island of political independence in talk radio and the media: Michael Smerconish (@Smerconish). Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) provides light to contrast the heat. It’s independent content for independent Americans. And every episode delivers a dose of the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. This is another insightful pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America. -Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. -Watch the full video of this conversation with Paul and Michael here. -Read the new article about Paul’s Understanding 9/11 class at Amherst College. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. “Independent Americans is what political pods ought to be: fun, engaging, free-wheeling, and respectful--even welcoming--of different points of view. I’m a fan. -Paul Begala, Political Strategist and CNN Contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Power by Righteous Media.
0:15.6	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:19.6	Welcome to episode 151.
0:23.7	I'm your host, Paul Reikoff.
0:26.4	The cold of winter is here.
0:30.5	A cold that's much more bitter in some parts of the country than others, especially
0:37.2	Buffalo.
0:39.6	And in Buffalo, New York, and all around the country,
0:43.4	this is still very much a time to stay vigilant.
0:51.3	Looking to the end zone for the win.
1:00.7	He caught it. Ball chiefs to the championship game these two guys know each other unbelievable this this is just unfathomable the bills had won
1:08.5	this game it was over josh ellen with a perfect postseason unfathomable. The Bills had won this game. It was over. Josh Allen with a perfect postseason.
1:12.7	Unfathomable indeed. Tony Romo was right. The Bills had won the game over the Kansas City Chiefs.
1:21.2	It was over. Josh Allen, the spectacular QB of the Bills, did have a perfect postseason.
1:31.4	But when it came to overtime, in maybe the best playoff game we've ever seen, that didn't matter.
1:39.2	And fairness didn't matter because of the ridiculous NFL overtime rules.
1:46.0	Because of those rules, Josh Allen, QB of the Bills, would never get a chance to even step
1:52.3	back on the field in overtime.
1:55.3	Because of the ridiculous NFL overtime rules, if you win the coin toss and score on the first possession, you win the whole game.
2:04.8	The other team never even gets a chance.
2:07.9	One of the best playoff games ever.
2:11.6	And that was a tragic way to end it.
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