356. The Big Four. Independent Veterans For Senate. Todd Achilles. Ty Pinkins. Dan Osborn. Brian Bengs. Behind The Scenes Best Of The Bonus Content With Four Of Independent Politics Biggest Names.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 16 October 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Join host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for candid, high-energy conversations with four trailblazing independent Senate candidates: Ty Pinkins (MS), Todd Achilles (ID), Brian Bengs (SD), and Dan Osborn (NE). Powered by Righteous Media, this episode pulls back the curtain on the lives, values, and humor driving the next wave of American politics. Discover why these independent candidates have stepped into the arena, what inspires their campaign music (from Marvin Gaye to bluegrass), and how their personal journeys shape their vision for America from Mississippi to Idaho. These leaders are united by their belief in country over party and the urgent need for new energy in our politics. 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 this episode. -Support Todd Achilles’ campaign here. -Support Ty Pinkins’ campaign here. -Support Dan Osoborn’s campaign here. -Support Brian Bengs’ campaign here. -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.
0:17.3	Patreon members, we are back with Ty Pinkins.
0:19.9	Hope you are digging him as much as I am.
0:22.9	If you didn't know about him, you know about him now. He's going to be like the Jackson
0:27.2	Dart of politics. He's going to burst on the scene, add some excitement, add some energy,
0:31.8	turn some things around. Let me ask you a couple quick fire questions I ask of everybody.
0:36.2	Ty Pickens, what was your very first car?
0:38.6	First car you ever owned?
0:40.1	A white Pontiac Sunbird.
0:42.0	I call it the white ghost.
0:44.2	Racked three times.
0:45.9	Racked it three times.
0:48.0	What year was it?
0:49.1	That was back in 1991.
0:52.4	The year of the car was, I think it was an 89. It was an 89. But my mom gave
0:58.0	it to me my senior year in high school, 1993, and I scraped my uncle's truck driving down the
1:03.9	road in college. When I went to Tuguloo College, I ran off the road to hit a mailbox, and the
1:10.7	third accident just totaled it. And I felt, I was like, man, my mom looked at me and was like, I ran off the road to hit a mailbox, and the third accident just totaled it.
1:12.2	And I felt, I was like, man, my mom looked at me and was like, I don't know what else to do for you, my man. That's a good car. That's a good answer. And I always ask what it's names here. Already got that. All right, if I were going to buy you a drink, come down to meet you in Mississippi, whether you drink or you don't drink if I was going to buy you something to celebrate your victory,
1:28.1	what would be your drink or cocktail of choice? Oh, my drink and that's a good
1:33.5	question. I'm trying to think of this drink that I had when I was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
1:39.3	Yes, I was in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and that was when I was communications aid to President
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