373. On Venezuela: Show Me the Dope with Henry Rollins. The Cost of War and the Power of Art. The Fight for the Soul of America. Don’t Mess with Banksy. The Wisdom of Bob. Lessons from Walter Reed and the USO. What Losing the East Wing Really Represents.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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We’re back with part two of Paul Rieckhoff’s (@PaulRieckhoff) epic conversation with punk rock icon, activist, and truth-teller Henry Rollins in this raw, urgent, and fiercely independent discussion of the true cost of war, creative protest, and the power of showing up. From the lessons of helping injured veterans to finding hope through art and community, Henry pulls no punches as he shares his experience, challenges the powerful, and reflects on his years supporting those who serve. Rollins and Rieckhoff dissect America’s current crises—from Venezuela and new wars to the attacks on creativity and the White House Rose Garden—offering insight, humor, and a roadmap for staying vigilant and human in hard times. It’s an electrifying episode that embodies punk spirit, compassion, and relentless determination. 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. -Listen to Henry’s previous appearance: Episode 47 from February 20, 2020. -WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now. -Learn more about Independent Veterans of America. -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: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Powered by Righteous Media.
0:16.4	Welcome to Independent Americans.
0:19.3	Welcome to episode 3.77.
0:22.3	I'm your host, Paul Reichoff.
0:24.1	It is Thursday, November 13th.
0:26.7	It is my wife's birthday.
0:28.9	So happy birthday, Lori.
0:30.2	I love you.
0:31.0	You are the light and the rock for me, the boys, and everyone around you.
0:34.7	We are celebrating you across the Independent Americans
0:37.8	Universe and all across America. And we've got a huge show today. Part two of my electrifying,
0:44.0	fascinating conversation with Henry Rollins is coming at you in just a second. Thank you to
0:48.5	everybody who tuned in yesterday. If you haven't heard part one, go and check that out. But before
0:53.3	we get to that awesomeness,
0:55.1	the news keeps on coming. Epstein has mentioned Donald Trump multiple times in his private emails.
1:01.4	New releases have shown. And Epstein is now dominating Congress. They are pushing a vote. Trump can't
1:07.6	put this fire out. And it looks like now that Congress is finally back in session
1:11.4	after being on break for 40 days, they're going to take on Epstein.
1:16.0	Starbucks workers are on strike.
1:17.8	So your latte may take a little bit longer there, and throughout the next couple of days that this drags on,
1:22.7	the American military hasn't struck any boats in the Caribbean today yet. It's actually been three days.
1:29.7	And in the meantime, the UK and France are against it. They're saying these strikes are illegal.
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