meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

FBI Warns of Iran-Inspired Drone Attacks in CA. More WH Slop War Videos. Kash Patel Brings UFC to FBI.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Righteous Media | Bleav

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

4.6907 Ratings

🗓️ 12 March 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Trump’s Iran war is spiraling, controversy is overflowing, the world is in chaos, enemies are celebrating, the VA is quietly grabbing new power over homeless vets, and John Fetterman is MIA on a horrific school strike in Iran—so Paul fires up the mic for a solo episode that pulls no punches and looks around the corner at what’s coming next. From Iran to California drone threats, from outrageous “war slop” videos out of the White House to the FBI playing fanboy with UFC fighters at Quantico, this episode is a rapid-fire briefing for independent Americans who refuse to drink the bullshit both parties are serving. Paul breaks down why most Americans are not as divided as the algorithms want you to believe, why independents (especially in Pennsylvania and South Carolina) are the real sleeping giant, and how celebrity, culture, sports and even the Paralympics are being weaponized in this new era of global conflict. He closes with a powerful, emotional story of a high school hockey player who turned unimaginable loss into a double-overtime miracle—and a reminder that heroism, community and hope are still out there if you know where to look.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

We've never been more isolated and less safe, I would argue, in our lifetime.

0:04.6

And it's because of Trump and many of his decisions.

0:08.0

But even if he were to drop dead tomorrow, the problems now would remain.

0:13.8

We're in a new normal.

0:15.2

And we need leaders who understand that, who can consolidate around it,

0:19.4

and who can offer plans and solutions to attack it and mitigate it.

0:23.5

That's reality.

0:41.4

Welcome to Independent Americans.

0:44.4

Welcome to episode 463.

0:47.4

It is Wednesday, March 12th.

0:49.2

I am your host, Paul Reikoff,

0:52.0

and I am coming to you from New York City, USA,

0:56.0

where the weather is cold and dark again.

0:57.3

What the fuck?

1:02.9

This is 2026 people yesterday and the day before it was sunny and 80 degrees.

1:06.4

Now it's cold, dark, rainy in the 40s.

1:10.6

It is going to be a year of ups and downs, but we are going to push through it.

1:12.0

Spring is coming.

1:13.6

Brighter days are coming.

1:15.9

And energy is coming from this show.

1:17.9

And today's artist is going to do that.

1:24.1

Today's artist, the great Dave Matthews, because he is always awesome.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Righteous Media | Bleav, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Righteous Media | Bleav and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.