363. Lt. Colonel Alex Vindman. Trump’s Giant China TACO. The Real House of Dynamite Scenario. No TikTok Deal–And Xi is Thrilled About it. Putin’s New Nuke Threat. Are the US Venezuelan Strikes Illegal? Ukraine Groundwar Update. Do Halloween for America.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 30 October 2025

⏱️ 44 minutes

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In today’s powerful new episode of Independent Americans with your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) , featuring the return of Lt Colonel Alex Vindman—a national security expert, Ukraine insider, and unwavering patriot. This timely interview dives deep into America’s fractured politics, threats from abroad, and the vital ways community and vigilance can help repair our union. With fresh perspective on Trump’s foreign policy, the military shutdown crisis, and the war in Ukraine, this is your essential listen for staying informed and inspired. Listen now and share to help vigilant Americans everywhere unite. 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. Its 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. -Previous appearance: Episode 265 - Feb. 1, 2024 -WATCH video of this episode. -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. Ways to listen: 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/ Social channels: X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/

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0:00.0	Powered by Righteous Media.
0:19.1	Welcome to Independent Americans. Welcome to episode 363. Today is Thursday, October 31st,
0:28.3	Thursday, October 30th. We're not there yet. And I'm your host, Paul Reichoff. We've had
0:33.9	Manosphere Monday. We've had Hurricane Tuesday. Yesterday was a hump day on Wednesday. And this is going to be thoughtful Thursday. We've got a great show coming up. Colonel Alex Binman is back on independent Americans, but also happening today. Hurricane Melissa has hit Jamaica and the Caribbean hard. Trump and Hedstead have hit another boat off of Venezuela about 15 hours ago.
0:56.5	The shutdown continues. Troops are worried about getting paid, and that's not getting enough
1:00.9	attention anywhere except on this show. World Series Game 5, Toronto won a big one, 6-1. They take a
1:07.7	commanding lead back to Toronto. 3-2. They could wrap it up in the next game.
1:12.8	Trump is coming back from Asia in what he's calling a deal. With what he's calling a deal.
1:19.0	There was a North Korean missile. Putin is saber-rattling again. Halloween is just one day away.
1:26.0	And with all this scary stuff happening around the world,
1:28.5	we're going to give you tricks and treats.
1:30.4	And now is most definitely a time to stay vigilant.
1:42.6	And helping us stay vigilant is one of my favorite thought leaders in America, a conscience for our country.
1:50.1	I think a true American hero and a patriot.
1:53.1	One of the smartest guys we've had on this show who's at the intersection of everything we like to talk about in terms of national security, global affairs, military policy,
2:02.5	domestic concerns. He has been a very brave voice in challenging the powers that be over the
2:10.0	last few years. He is a true patriot. Maybe somebody you could be for Halloween if you're
2:15.9	Larry David or someone else.
2:18.2	Rejoining us on the show, the great and powerful Colonel and Dr. Alex Vindman is back on
2:24.2	Independent Americans. Welcome back, Colonel and Doctor now, right? I should call you Colonel
2:28.5	Doctor. Which one takes priority? I think Colonel takes priority over Doctor, according to the
2:34.1	military, but, you know, that may be self-serving.
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