355. Ty Pinkins. Independent Veteran for Senate in Mississippi. America One Week Into the Government Shutdown. Are Unlawful Orders Coming? Running Independent in the Deep South. National Guard Troops Deployed to Chicago. Baseball Playoff Magic.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 9 October 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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America is facing unprecedented division and anxiety, but this is also a moment of new possibilities and bold leadership. In this powerful episode, your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) continues the Meet the Independent Candidate series with Ty Pinkins—army veteran, lawyer, lifelong Mississippian, and independent candidate for US Senate. Pinkins shares his compelling personal journey from the cotton fields to the campaign trail, discusses the failures of both parties, and lays out why Mississippi—and America—need true independent voices now more than ever. Packed with the kind of real, unfiltered conversation you won’t hear elsewhere, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about breaking up the partisan gridlock, challenging big money in politics, and unifying the country. Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories—and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration, and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve—and stay vigilant. -WATCH video of Paul and Ty’s conversation. -Visit Ty’s campaign site and learn more about his race. -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	Powered by righteous media.
0:16.3	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:19.0	Welcome to episode 355.
0:22.6	I'm your host, Paul Reichoff.
0:25.1	America continues to fall deeper into division, anxiety, and chaos.
0:31.6	The government shutdown is reaching week two.
0:35.0	Our troops may not get paid.
0:36.7	While simultaneously, Trump is now deploying troops
0:39.9	to Portland, Chicago, and maybe other places by the time this interview posts. The baseball
0:46.8	playoffs are in full swing. There is a lot going on in America this fall and this October,
0:52.1	and it is definitely a time to stay vigilant. And it's a time to return
0:56.5	to our Meet the Independent Candidates series. I'm going to continue to bring you independent
1:01.3	candidates you may or may not have heard about, but you need to know about. They are rising to
1:06.7	meet this moment. They are challenging the status quo, and they have important and I think
1:11.6	inspiring, unifying stories to tell. And today we are joined by one of those independent veteran
1:17.9	candidates running as an independent for the Senate in the state of Mississippi. The great and powerful
1:24.3	Ty Pickens is joining us on Independent Americans. Welcome, sir.
1:28.3	Happy to be here.
1:29.2	Thank you for sharing this space with me, Paul.
1:32.1	I am happy to share the space with you because you and I have chatted before.
1:37.0	And I think you bring good energy.
1:40.3	We need good energy now.
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