346. Sam Bee (Replay). The Kurds are Being Slaughtered. Democrats Debate Again. The Middle East Jenga Game. Sam Bee at The DMV. The Daily Show Reunion Tour. Fighting Back with Comedy. Djibouti and Naugahyde.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 7 August 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Our August break is continuing with a replay of one of our favorite chats we’ve ever recorded. This one is really fun. Over the next few weeks we’ll be re-sharing conversations with some of our favorite guests as they share their stories of independence, integrity, information, inspiration and definitely impact. We’re kicking the series off with a conversation with comedy legend Sam Bee. And if you're a Lindsey Graham fan, this one is not for you. Recorded live from the Manhattan Classic Car Club back in 2019, this episode is a candid, no-holds-barred conversation with one of America's most important voices in comedy and journalism. As you’d expect, Sam doesn’t hold back, delivering a blistering critique of the administration, the politicians who enable it, and the moral compromises being made in Washington to placate Trump. Sound familiar? This episode is a look back at 2019 when we were just getting started. But once you give it a listen, you might be surprised by just how relevant it still is. -WATCH video of Paul and Sam’s conversation. Original episode here: https://independentamericans.us/29-samantha-bee-the-kurds-are-being-slaughtered-democrats-debate-again-the-middle-east-jenga-game-sam-bee-at-the-dmv-the-daily-show-reunion-tour-fighting-back-with-comedy-djibouti-and-naugahyd/ -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and all of the IVA candidates. -Join the movement. 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 cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch. -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. 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 Ways to watch: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/ Ways to listen:Social channels:

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0:00.0	Power by Righteous Media.
0:15.9	Welcome to Independent Americans. Welcome to episode 346. I'm your host, Paul Reichoff, and welcome to summer in New York City and summer in America.
0:28.5	I am at the Farmers Market in Union Square, just off 14th Street, one of the epicenters of commerce and culture and politics here in New York, and a place
0:39.4	that has George Washington himself, the very first independent American standing guard,
0:44.9	this has been a wild year. But this August, I want to give you a dose of inspiration,
0:50.7	impact, and independence. So for the next couple weeks, no new conversations,
0:55.3	but I am bringing back some of my very favorite conversations we've ever had on this show.
1:00.5	If you don't know now, we're almost at 350 episodes. So we're going to go all the way in the
1:06.1	way way back machine to the very first year or two of independent Americans, where the show
1:10.8	was actually called
1:11.5	Angry Americans. And we're going to start it off this episode, this week, with one of my very
1:16.3	favorites, a person who always brings candor, who always brings humor, and brings her own
1:21.2	important brand of patriotism, Samantha B. The iconic comedian and political voice that has always risen when we need her most,
1:31.1	not just to provide perspective and criticism, but to provide a laugh. So here it is, whether you're
1:36.4	at the beach or you're working overtime or you're just disconnecting in the middle of a drive or a walk.
1:42.0	Here's one of my very favorite conversations from
1:44.3	2019 with the great Samantha Bee. I hope you enjoy this conversation. If you do share it far and
1:50.1	wide and check out Independent Americans.us for video and much more. Here it is from 2019, one of my
1:55.9	very favorites to get you through this summer, my conversation with the great Samantha Bee. Until next time, wherever you are, stay vigilant.
2:07.2	We are live from the Manhattan Classic Car Club,
2:16.8	and I am absolutely elated and ecstatic to have the great
2:20.9	and powerful Sam B. joining us today.
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