237. GOP Debate Breakdown. Trumpism Is Like COVID. Independents Ain't Having Any Of It. Senator Redneck Wins a New Award. Prigozhin Goes Down in Flames. The American Insurgency Strikes Again. Little League World Series Summer Magic.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.8 • 783 Ratings

🗓️ 24 August 2023

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Well, the first GOP debate is now history. And if you were on vacation or watching baseball, our Paul Rieckhoff has a quick and uniquely independent recap. He watched it so you didn’t have to. He sizes up the field—and Trump’s continued dominance in the polls. And how/if it all appeals to independents on any level. He’s also got a quick update on Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville’s latest efforts to weaken our military, the breaking news out of Ukraine, the domestic terror attack you may have missed, why the Little League World Series shows the best of the summer (and America, and his favorite album of the summer. Take a break and get your quick independent hit on the news, politics and culture you need to know about. Without all the spin, blather and BS. Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another 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. -Join the movement. Sign up to get our regular breakdowns of the independent news you need to know. -Hook into our exclusive Patreon community of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power. -Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours. -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get a cool, new IA hoodie sweatshirt just in time for the start of the cold season. -Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm. Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Power by righteous media.
0:15.0	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:19.0	Welcome to episode 237. I'm your host, Paul Reikoff. Look, summer is winding down.
0:29.9	School has already started in some parts of the country. The Little League World Series is here.
0:35.7	Football is finally underway.
0:42.1	And in Washington, the stupid season never ends.
0:46.9	And now, the GOP primary season has finally begun.
0:47.9	Hooray.
0:53.6	Well, that means it's damn sure a time to stay vigilant.
0:59.2	Here's the thing. Why are we in this mess? Part of it and a major reason is because how this federal government handed COVID-19 by locking down this economy. It was a mistake.
1:05.6	It should have never happened. And in Florida, we led the country out of lockdown. We kept our state free and open. And I can tell you this, as your president, I will never let the deep state bureaucrats lock you down. You don't take somebody like Fauci and coddle him. You bring Fauci in, you sit him down, and you say, Anthony, you are fired.
1:28.8	I watched the GOP debate and the Trump response, so you wouldn't have to.
1:34.5	And here's the bottom line up front, as we'd say in the military, the bluff.
1:40.5	On this night, you had two shows on two stages.
1:46.5	One was the eventual future of the GOP.
1:51.5	No Trump.
1:52.9	But a Trump ideologue or two, a woman, multiple people of color, younger people, a few old
2:00.0	Christiany white guys, and a moderate of two,
2:03.1	and Christy at least. On the other stage was the past and present GOP. It's Trump, all Trump,
2:12.9	and all his treachery, disgustingness, and undeniable influence and power.
2:19.3	Right now, like it or not, he is the party.
2:24.2	And undoubtedly, the favorite to win the nomination, but also to lose the general.
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