Troops on Kharg Island Could Be Bloody. Republicans Say No to Iran.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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

4.6 • 907 Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Independent Americans host and Iraq War veteran Paul Rieckhoff fires a solo fastball of an episode breaking down the fast-escalating Iran war, the growing danger to American troops from drones and missiles, and Trump’s increasingly unhinged push to put U.S. troops in American cities. From Karg Island traps and “Dumb McNamara” at the Pentagon, to Congress getting rolled on War Powers and insiders cashing in on war and prediction markets, Rieckhoff connects the dots you’re not getting anywhere else—and explains why this moment demands courage, accountability, and vigilance.

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0:00.0	really important to understand.
0:01.6	It's not just about whether or not they take something like Carrag Island.
0:05.2	It's about whether or not they can be protected once they're there.
0:08.4	We might be able to take land space in the region,
0:11.3	but protecting our troops there, especially light infantry troops,
0:14.2	from missile attack and especially from cheap drones,
0:17.1	will be very, very difficult.
0:35.2	Thank you. drones will be very, very difficult. Welcome to Independent Americans. Welcome to episode 476. I am your host, Paul Reikoff. It is Thursday, March 26, and I am coming to you from New York City, USA. And the weather here today is amazing. Finally, 70 and sunny. I feel like we've finally made it through one of the toughest winters we can remember,
0:57.0	and spring is finally here.
0:59.5	And today's artist, an artist I share every day, a new artist with my kids.
1:03.5	Today's artist is Tina Turner, the great, powerful, amazing, iconic, inspiring Tina Turner.
1:10.5	Why? Because I did a Peloton bike ride
1:13.0	this morning and Tina Turner came on and it gave me a boost energy. And I think that's what we
1:17.5	need to power through what is a wild week and into the news ahead. Of course, Tina Turner,
1:23.0	what's love got to do with it? I heard a proud Mary redo that was amazing. The best, better be good to me,
1:30.0	but we need that kind of energy. And I want to spread that kind of energy because energy is contagious.
1:35.3	And it is also officially now opening day of Major League Baseball. Now, my Yankees kicked it off last
1:41.5	night with a great seven-to-nothing win against the Giants. and they're off to a great start. They are undefeated, and like every team right now in America, they are in first place. So congratulations to all of you on opening day of baseball. I hope it brings you hope and inspiration, and I hope this show does the same. And the yankee picture uh max freed i'm going to
2:02.3	bring you some fastballs i'm going to bring you some great pitching and i'm going to bring you the
2:06.2	five eyes that i bring you in every single show independence integrity information inspiration
2:11.8	and impact to take you through this thursday in a really important a couple of news items just me today a quick fastball of an episode to take you through this Thursday and a really important couple of news items. Just me today.
2:18.3	A quick fastball of an episode to take you into the week and to help you stay vigilant.
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