295. How Independents View the DNC. Is RFK Jr Finally Dropping Out? Trump Shits on the Medal of Honor. Vance and Walz Agree to Debate. Attacks on Walz’s Military Service Continue. Ukraine is the MVP of the Week.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 22 August 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff has been to both conventions for the last twenty years. And for a political nerd and activist like him, they’re always fascinating, sometimes fun, occasionally frightening, frequently historic, and often frustrating. Especially since they’re dominated by the rich, the powerful, and the connected. And especially now—as 51% of the country is not a Democrat or Republican. So this week, he’s got a low bar. He just wants to see something positive and honest that he can actually watch with his kids. Something that tries to unite and speak to all Americans. Something that shows a better face of America to the world. And something that moves people who need to be moved. It can’t be a victory lap. It’s gotta be the best sales pitch/infomercial ever. Because after this week ends, it’s gonna be back to nasty, divisive, infinitely precarious, and full of potentially bad surprises. There’s an immeasurable amount of work ahead. To beat Donald Trump. But also to move, heal and grow America afterward. And to face all the challenges—foreign and domestic that loom. For these guys. And for all our children. And that’s gonna take all of us. Democrats, Republicans and Independents. Every episode of Independent Americans is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 51% of Americans that now call themselves independent. 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. -Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by joining us on Patreon. -Read about the CMOH, and teach yourself and the children around you: https://www.cmohs.org/ This is our history and it must be understood, respected and built on. -Check #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours. -If you’re an Independent VETERAN especially, check out Independent Veterans of America. -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 new independent and veteran-owned media company. Ways to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff TuneIn Radio: https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/Independent-Americans-p1214607/ Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Social channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/

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0:00.0	Powered by righteous media.
0:15.0	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:18.4	Welcome to episode 295. I'm your host, Paul Reikoff. And as the Democratic
0:26.1	National Convention rolls on and the craziest political election season of our lifetime continues,
0:34.7	now is most definitely a time to stay vigilant.
0:40.3	I have to say, Miriam, I watch Sheldon sitting so proud in the White House when we gave
0:46.3	Miriam the Presidential Medal of Freedom. That's the highest award you can get as a civilian.
0:52.3	It's the equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor,
0:55.7	but civilian version. It's actually much better because everyone gets the Congressional Medal of
1:01.7	Honor that soldiers. They're either in very bad shape because they've been hit so many times by bullets,
1:06.9	or they're dead. She gets it, and she's a healthy, beautiful woman. And they're
1:14.9	rated equal. That's, of course, former President Mayhem himself saying, quote, it's actually
1:22.3	much better. This is your almost daily military and veteran related nonsense from president mayhem to anyone still voting
1:33.6	for him to be our commander-in-chief aren't you sick and tired of this embarrassing shit our allies are baffled
1:42.0	our adversaries are laughing and our enemies are celebrating and in this
1:48.5	episode no special guests it's just me and you breaking it down and i'm going to add a couple of
1:53.8	the media clips i've been doing over the last couple of weeks because it's been pretty crazy
1:58.2	and i've gotten more media requests in the last week than probably any other time
2:03.1	in the last 10 years, because that's how weird and wild the intersection of military, veterans,
2:09.5	and political issues have been.
2:12.3	And here's me on MSNBC's Deadline White House with Nicole Wallace and a couple of our
2:17.3	previous guests and friends.
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