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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media

Politics, News, News Commentary

4.8 • 783 Ratings

🗓️ 12 September 2024

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

This year, as we pay respect to the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, your host and 9/11 First Responder, Paul Rieckhoff has a lot to teach us all. About what happened on that day. About what it means. And maybe most importantly, what it will mean for the future. 9/11 was a moment that horrified the world. But in that same moment, it galvanized us. It unified us. And it helped define the trajectory of nearly everyone’s life from that point forward. And so on this anniversary, we reflect. On where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Meanwhile this week, the historic and divisive presidential debate showed us all what the future might look like. For better or worse. And we’re digging into it from a uniquely independent perspective—yes, to include the Taylor Swift news. But also this week, just blocks from the World Trade Center site, there was another vision of the future being presented. An independent and unifying future. One we can all share in, and one that you—as a listener of this show—are already a part of. This week saw the official introduction of the nine Independent Veterans of America endorsed independent veteran candidates from all across the country. From local counties in South Dakota to the US Senate in Washington. An Inspiring and dynamic group of independent veterans that are working to shape a better future for us all. In the spirit of 9/11. At a time when we all need it most. So download this pod now and get yourself a strong dose of independent hope, patriotism and inspiration. 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. -Check #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours. -Read Paul Rieckhoff’s 9/11 story. -Hear powerful 9/11 back episodes of IA with Rob Serra and others. -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America’s new candidate endorsements. -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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.3	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:36.4	Welcome to episode 298.
0:38.9	I'm your host, Paul Reichoff.
0:46.2	This is a time of division and friction and intensity,
0:50.8	and on the 23rd anniversary of 9-11 especially,
1:49.5	now is a time also to stay vigilant. I'm recording this show on 9-11, 24, 23 years after the attacks on America.
2:03.8	And what you just heard was the sounds all along the Hudson River, in the shadows of the Freedom Tower, of all nautical traffic stopping, and every boat on the river sounding their horn in unison, led by the FDNY's proud and iconic 343 fire rescue boat. It was a salute
2:13.9	in honor of 9-11 and all those we lost. And here in New York today, it's not a
2:21.0	severe, clear blue sky like it was on 9-11 2001, but it's pretty close. And every 9-11 is different,
2:30.3	and every 9-11 is emotional. And 23 years out now, my role is more of a teacher than anything else.
2:37.0	And I share my story and the story of others.
2:40.0	And we've been doing that on this show since I started it.
2:43.0	Every year I post my 9-11 story.
2:45.0	And I've posted it again this year, and you can read it in full linked in my show notes.
2:50.0	But from that story, I got downtown
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