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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

8. Chef Tom Colicchio, Trump Pardoning War Criminals, The Politics of Food, Memorial Day

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6907 Ratings

🗓️ 23 May 2019

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Summary

Legendary Chef and Top Chef Host, Tom Colicchio (@TomColicchio) joins Angry Americans and Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) to cook down the powerful intersection of food and politics, his secrets to business success, and how Trump is impacting restaurants nationwide. As America begins Memorial Day weekend and summer of food and politics, Colicchio chops and serves both in the perfect show to kick off your summer season. The world knows Colicchio as an icon from TV and the food industry. You probably don’t know how deeply he cares about America, how involved he is in politics, and how much he’s doing in Washington to fight hunger. He dishes on why breakfast in schools is so critical for children, how farmers are struggling with the new Trump tariffs on China and if he’ll run for office one day. After shares a moving story of serving food to First-Responders on 9/11, he shares why he started cooking, what a Top Chef feeds his dog, and answers the question dividing Americans everywhere: pancakes or waffles? It’s an in-depth, candid and moving interview with another iconic, important or inspiring American that is shaping what our country is and what it will be in the future. The kind of interview that is defining Angry Americans. Rieckhoff also tears into reports that Trump may pardon convicted war criminals. Yes, he might really do that. As a combat veteran and renowned veterans advocate, his perspective is unique, hard-hitting and important. And, he shares the history of Memorial Day and an action to truly honor our fallen troops. It’s the latest episode of the groundbreaking new political podcast that was recently featured in Variety Magazine and continues to make waves nationwide with recent appearances on CNN and MSNBC. Listen now and step inside an innovative and entertaining show that takes you behind the media and politics at the highest levels. This episode of Angry Americans is sponsored by Oscar Mike. Oscar Mike is apparel with a mission. We keep injured veterans on the move through sports. Are you on the move? Support Our Veterans. Troop Tested, Athlete Approved, American Made. Oscar Mike is also the exclusive provider of the Angry Americans merch worn by Paul Rieckhoff, Rachel Maddow and other recent guests. For behind-the-scenes videos from the show and more exclusive content, check out AngryAmericans.us. If you’re not angry, you’re not paying attention. Join the movement now. Angry Americans is connecting, uniting and empowering Americans of all backgrounds nationwide. Angry Americans is powered by Righteous Media. Watch the Conversation: https://youtu.be/x9EtTpY4FiQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

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0:44.1

Welcome to Episode 8.

0:47.7

I'm your host, Paul Reikoff.

0:50.2

If you've been with me throughout this season so far, you know, it's been a journey.

0:55.6

We're on the road together through some of the most perilous times in American history.

1:01.3

We've ridden into issues that have folks angry nationwide, from electric scooters to public bathrooms to measles.

1:10.5

We dug into the shocking rate of maternal death in America,

1:14.6

the courageous fights of our heroic 9-11 first responders to get the care they deserve,

1:19.8

and a possible war of Iran.

1:22.8

I've rolled through the streets of America to hear from real people to see what they're pissed off

1:27.5

about. The working people of America. People who don't have a congressional seat, a cable news show,

1:32.4

or a podcast. Even in just the first couple months of this show, we're rolling together through

1:38.6

some of the craziest times in politics our country's ever seen. And many of you have shared

1:44.0

your thoughts on social media using the hashtag Angry Americans,

1:47.1

and I appreciate it, I hear you.

1:49.2

We've also had some extremely interesting folks along for that ride with us.

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