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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

259. Jason Alexander. The FOURTH Annual Festivus Special! An Inspiring Holiday Message of Hope and Peace. Looking to Children as the Way Out of Conflict. Jason vs Elon. Good vs Evil. Don’t Be the Problem, Solve the Problem.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6907 Ratings

🗓️ 28 December 2023

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

If you’ve watched him, you love him. And you may feel like you know him. But you really don’t. In this episode, you’ll learn that the man behind the characters is even more amazing. And you’ll love him, respect him, and admire him even more. Just like the last three times he’s joined us. It’s the perfect holiday conversation. For whatever holiday you celebrate. Yes, my friends, FESTIVUS is back!  A Festivus for the rest of us.  And so is our annual Festivus special! With the man himself!  The legend. The iconic actor who played George Constanza on Seinfeld--friend of this show—conscience for America—and a very proud new grandfather! The American treasure–and American icon: Jason Alexander (@IJasonAlexander)! Every guest on this show has shaped America’s past, is impacting America’s present, and is driving America’s future. And Jason continues to help us understand ourselves, our past, and our future. A future that has a whole new perspective for him with the recent birth of his first grandchild.  He is of course best known for his role as George Costanza in maybe the greatest television series of all time, Seinfeld. He was nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He won a Tony Award. And he’s a truly inspiring, fascinating and entertaining man.  Previous Jason Alexander Festivus appearances: December 19, 2019 - Episode 38 December 18, 2020 - Episode 90   Dec. 15, 2022 - Episode 201 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 50% 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.  -Learn more about Operation Independents.  -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.  - WATCH video of Paul and Jason’s conversation here. -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 holidays.  -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.

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0:14.7

Welcome to Independent Americans.

0:18.5

Welcome to episode 259, our final episode of 2023. I'm your host, Paul Reikoff.

0:28.3

This has been a wild one, from the beginning to the end, and even in these final days of

0:36.2

2023. Now is it time to stay vigilant.

0:42.2

The crew of the guided missile destroyer USS Carney operating in the Northern Red Sea earlier today,

0:48.0

shot down three land attack cruise missiles and several drones that were launched by Houthi forces in Yemen.

0:55.0

This action was a demonstration of the integrated air and missile defense architecture

0:59.3

that we have built in the Middle East and that we are prepared to utilize whenever necessary

1:04.5

to protect our partners and our interests in this important region.

1:08.8

There were no casualties to U.S. forces and none that we know of to any civilians on the ground.

1:14.5

Throughout this entire crazy year, we've covered the most important, the most urgent,

1:21.2

the most stressful stories in America.

1:24.2

We brought you the truth.

1:25.4

We kept it real.

1:27.0

We kept it independent from Ukraine to Gaza to Washington, D.C.

1:32.5

But after all of this, as we get into the final days of 2023 and look forward to a new year,

1:40.4

now is a good time to take a big deep breath.

1:45.0

So go ahead and do it with me.

1:46.2

Come on.

1:46.6

Let's all do it.

1:47.1

Ready?

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