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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

36. Harry Smith. Traveling The Heart of America. Trump Implodes at NATO. Michigan vs Ohio State. Volkswagen Beetles and Tesla Cybertrucks. Holiday Roooaaad.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6907 Ratings

🗓️ 5 December 2019

⏱️ 123 minutes

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Summary

Harry Smith (@HarrySmith) [39:25] is an American media legend. The inspiring and beloved journalist has been a fixture in living rooms all across the country for decades. At NBC, CBS and A&E, Harry has told the stories of America. As the holiday season approaches, we’ll take a tour through the heart of our country with a wise and learned guide that’s driven the roads, climbed the mountains, rowed the rivers, and walked the trails.  Harry is a trusted voice for all Americans. But you’ve never heard him candid and uninterrupted by commercials like this. Harry man who has seen all 50 states and knows the inside of America better than almost anyone. He’s told the stories of Presidential candidates, poet laureates and parents who’ve lost children to the opioid epidemic. He understands politics, media, culture and life like very few. And he represents the very best of the spirit and heart of America. But like all of us, even Harry Smith is angry sometimes. He’ll tell you why. And he’ll share what makes him happy, his tips on succeeding in life, what he thinks of the presidential candidates, his first car and his favorite cocktail. Combat veteran, author and renowned activist Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is our host, has known Harry for over a decade and counts him as a friend and a mentor. He takes Angry Americans (@AngryAmericans) through the life of Harry Smith and through the latest news headlines with independence, speed and humor. And he’ll dig into Trump’s crazy trip to NATO, all the candidates dropping out of the 2020 race and the new Tesla electric pick-up truck.  This episode is supported by Fort Hamilton Whiskey. [106:25] A finely crafted American rye whiskey born in Brooklyn, NY, Fort Hamilton is made purely from rye, malted barley, yeast and no nonsense. Celebrating Alexander Hamilton’s Hearts of Oak Militia and the military base that bears his name, this patriotic whiskey honors American bravery and and celebrates the fighting spirit of Angry Americans. Fort Hamilton Whiskey is The Spirit of Revolution. And some damn good whiskey.  If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. But there are also good reasons to be happy and inspired. Download the new Angry Americans podcast for free here now. Then, join the Angry Americans newsletter to get free behind-the-scenes video of recent guests including Samantha Bee, Bob Woodruff, Bradley Whitford, Soledad O’Brien, Rachel Maddow, Ron Perman, Tulsi Gabbard and more. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide. It’s changing the podcasting landscape. And powered by Righteous Media. Watch the Conversation: https://youtu.be/txHIbrrgI7o

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0:00.0

Welcome to Angry Americans.

0:15.0

Welcome to episode 36.

0:20.0

I'm your host, Paul Reikoff. The holidays are finally here. And for many of us, it means it's time to hit the road, to get out there, to see family, to see friends, to see the country, or maybe just a small part of it. But it also means there's holiday cheer building all across America, but there's also much to be

0:42.2

angry about.

0:43.2

And if you're not angry, you're not paying attention, even this holiday season.

0:48.4

You have a video of Prime Minister Trudeau talking about you last night?

0:52.6

Well, he's too faced.

0:55.3

And honestly, with Trudeau, he's a nice guy.

0:57.5

I find him to be a very nice guy.

0:59.1

But, you know, the truth is that I called him out on the fact that he's not paying 2%,

1:03.7

and I guess he's not very happy about it.

1:06.8

I mean, you were there.

1:07.6

A couple of you were there, and he's not paying 2%,

1:10.7

and he should be paying 2%. And he should be paying 2%.

1:11.6

It's Canada.

1:12.6

They have money, and they should be paying 2%.

1:15.6

So I called him out on that, and I'm sure he wasn't happy about it, but that's the way it is.

1:19.6

That's our president, our commander-in-chief, talking about the leader of another country, one of our allies, the leader of Canada, one of our greatest

1:29.9

allies. He said that while sitting next to another ally, German Chancellor Angela Merkel,

1:36.1

who was listening, staring at him like she wanted to sit Conan the Special Operations German

1:41.8

Shepherd on him. Trump is at it again. He's out on the road,

1:46.8

big time. He's doing rallies here at home, in Louisiana, in Florida, and he's heading out on

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