240. Missing John McCain. Romney is Out. The Many Hypocrites That Forgot 9/11. Elon Musk Meddles with Ukraine—and Putin Loves It. Zip Tie Guy and His Mom Get Prison. Aaron Rodgers Goes Down. Stronger at the Broken Places.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.8 • 783 Ratings

🗓️ 14 September 2023

⏱️ 26 minutes

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John McCain’s life of service is an example always. Especially around 9/11. And given the state of the world, America, and our politics, we miss him now more than ever. He showed us that after tragedy there can be triumph. McCain showed us how to be, as Hemingway described, “Stronger at the broken places”. But some things break beyond repair. And that might be the case now for the GOP. As it continues to disintegrate, falling further and further away from the party of McCain. And the party of Colin Powell. And the party of Bob Dole. And the Party of Mitt Romney, who this week announced is not running for Senate again. Everything is different now. And every 9/11 is different. And 9/11/2023 was no exception. Lots of people still say never forget. But others, far too many in power, they did forget. Your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) was there to remind us all on 9/11: “Today is a day about coming back after adversity and becoming stronger in the broken places. NYC did it. The Pentagon did it. America did it. Rodgers will too.” Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories–and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve–and stay vigilant. -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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0:49.5	Oh! Oh! Yeah. Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:53.1	Welcome to episode 240.
0:55.9	I'm your host, Paul Reichoff.
0:59.9	Every 9-11 is different.
1:05.0	And 9-11, 2023 was no exception.
1:10.0	Lots of people still said, never forget. But others, far too many in power, they did forget,
1:16.2	reminding us all that just as in the early days after 9-11, 2001, now is still a time to stay vigilant.
1:34.7	Early today in Hanoi, I visited as a marker to honor my friend, war hero, senator, and statesman John McCain.
1:37.1	John and I disagreed like hell, like two brothers we'd argue like hell on the Senate floor.
1:41.7	Then we go to lunch together.
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