Explosions are everywhere. And that makes it VERY much a time to stay vigilant. More than any other time in recent memory.  Israel is at war with Hamas. Explosions from the ATACMS (The Army Tactical Missile System) fired by Ukrainian forces hitting Russian forces inside Ukraine. Explosions at the Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza City. Which was originally blamed on Israel–and is now likely to have been caused by Hamas. And American troops were hit by drones in Iraq. WTF?!?! It feels like there are explosions happening all over the world. And that’s true.  Including here at home, where there are daily political explosions. Barrage after barrage of explosions blowing up our politics. Led not by rocket attacks, but by political attacks from by radical political suicide bombers. Ideologues who wanna blow it all up in support of their radical agenda. That’s why we have no Speaker of the house for two weeks and counting.  And our host, Army veteran, author, professor and national security and politics analyst Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is breaking it all down, laying out what’s next, ripping into what’s most important, and issuing a call to action. This is a special episode to respond to the moment that has all our heads spinning. And another insightful and rapid-fire episode of the best independent politics, news and culture show in America. One that sits uniquely on the intersection between politics and national security. Other podcasts cover what happened. We cover what’s next. And how to prepare yourself and your family for it. Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of all the other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 49% of Americans that call themselves independent–and everyone else. And delivers the Righteous Media 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.  -As shared on the show, UNICEF’s How To Talk To Your Children About Conflict and War. 8 tips to support and comfort your children. -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this podcast that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon.  -Find #LookForTheHelpers on social media. And share yours.  -Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. -Hear other Righteous pods like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.  Independent Americans is powered by Righteous Media. America’s next great independent media company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices