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Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffTrump's Iran Gamble. Ukraine’s Betrayal. Mamdani’s Spineless Statement. Rieckhoff Sounds Off w/ Connell McShane.Paul Rieckhoff is stuck in Florida — airports shut down, snowstorm paralyzing the Northeast — but he's not going quiet. In this special episode, Paul breaks down Trump's State of the Union address in real time, delivering the sharpest analysis you won't hear anywhere else. The speech clocked in as the longest State of the Union ever delivered. Trump spent exactly three minutes on Iran — roughly 90 minutes in. Paul calls it what it is: a missed opportunity, a half-made case, and a failure of presidential responsibility.
The core issue isn't whether military action against Iran is on the table — it clear...
2026-02-2608 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffOpen Primaries Presents: Independent Veterans Are Spoiling For A Fight. w/ John Opdycke, Paul Rieckhoff, Ty Pinkins and Todd Achilles.This is a special collaboration between Independent Americans and Open Primaries, featuring two of the most compelling independent Senate candidates in the country.
Todd Achilles is a former US tank commander, Idaho state representative, and tech executive now running for US Senate in Idaho. Ty Pinkins served over 20 years in the Army including three combat tours in Iraq where he earned the Bronze Star. After earning his law degree from Georgetown, he returned to the Mississippi Delta to fight for his community—and now he's running for US Senate.
Both are running as independents. Both ar...
2026-02-171h 04
The Chuck ToddCastInterview Only w/ Paul Rieckhoff - Politicizing The Pentagon Is The Most Dangerous Thing Trump Can DoIn this episode of the Chuck Toddcast, founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins for a wide-ranging conversation that moves from the football field to the battlefield and into the halls of power. Paul shares how his family's experience with Vietnam shaped his own path into the military and explores why the scars of Iraq and Afghanistan haven't left the same political mark as Vietnam did. The discussion dives into the state of today's all-volunteer military, raising concerns about recruiting under Pete Hegseth's leadership at the Pentagon, the politicization of military culture, and the promotion...
2026-02-121h 10
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffTrump’s Vision Board: Venezuela, Cuba, ICE, Independents and a Fiery NewsNation Showdown with Rieckhoff vs Trump PropagandistIndependent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff joins NewsNation Now with Connell McShane and Republican leader Tiffany Smiley for a fiery, no-notes live TV showdown—and this all-new episode brings you the full, unfiltered audio. They clash over Trump’s dramatic move in Venezuela, regime change talk in Cuba, and what Paul calls a “vision board” foreign policy that now stretches from Venezuela to Cuba to even Greenland. At stake are core American values, the role of Congress, the risks of regime change wars, and whether our military and allies are being overextended in ways most Americans—and especially independents and veterans—d...
2026-02-0120 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffBONUS POD: Trump, NATO, Greenland and the War on Truth: Paul Rieckhoff on MSNBC’s Nightcap with Stephanie Ruhle.Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff is back with a special bonus pod featuring Paul’s full appearance on MSNBC’s Nightcap with Stephanie Ruhle’s 11th Hour, bringing an independent, patriotic, candid, action-focused perspective into the cable news crossfire. Drawing on his experience as founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and host of this show, Paul explains why “we are no longer the good guys” in the eyes of many around the world and how Trump’s behavior is shredding decades of trust with allies who fought and bled alongside us in places like Afghanistan and Iraq, including fu...
2026-01-2410 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffBREAKING: How Trump’s Moves Shake America’s Security From Greenland to Iran - Paul Rieckhoff w/ Connell McShane.Independent Americans host and Army veteran Paul Rieckhoff joins Connell McShane on NewsNation Now for a rapid-fire breakdown of Trump’s shocking threats to “blow up” Iran, his escalation over Greenland, and what it all means for America’s security and standing in the world. From NATO nearly considering Article 5 over a possible U.S. attack on Greenland, to protests in Greenland against America, to civilians literally freezing in the dark in Kyiv, this special bonus episode pulls back the curtain on the real costs of Trump’s foreign policy chaos.
Paul explains why Greenland actually matters strategicall...
2026-01-2209 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff1,500 Active Duty Troops on Standby for Minneapolis w/Paul Rieckhoff.More Shameful Attacks by Trump on Greenland. Protests at ICE-Leaders’ Church. DOJ Puts Don Lemon “On Notice”. MLK’s Example. President Mayhem Politicizes Army Navy Football. CFB Championship Tonight.
Paul Rieckhoff rips through the biggest stories in America and around the world in this hard-hitting solo episode of Independent Americans. From President Mayhem’s threats to seize Greenland and troll NATO, to the looming danger of the Insurrection Act and troops on alert for possible deployment to Minneapolis, Paul breaks down what matters, why it matters, and what might come next—connecting the dots between ICE abuses, D...
2026-01-1935 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffRieckhoff on Brutal Bombings in Ukraine, ICE Shooting and a Birthday Episode Preview w/Ron PerlmanIn this all–new “quick response pod,” Paul checks in from a cold New York City and connects the chill in the air to the brutally cold reality on the ground in Ukraine after a new wave of Russian attacks on civilians and infrastructure. On his birthday, he reflects on sacrifice, leadership, and the inspiration he draws from people fighting for freedom in Ukraine, Iran, across America, and around the world—and calls on listeners to speak out, push back, and look out for each other.
Paul also tees up two powerful new conversations: a fresh report from ins...
2026-01-0903 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffRieckhoff on The Rachel Maddow Show - “Trump's All Gas and No Brakes.”Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff returns with an all-new bonus pod, sharing his urgent conversation with longtime friend Rachel Maddow from MS NOW’s The Rachel Maddow Show. Rachel takes listeners into the “way, way back machine” to Paul’s early days in politics and media, his time in Iraq, and why the unfolding crisis in Venezuela feels like Iraq all over again—only worse. Together they break down how Venezuela became a new front in Trump’s plans, why it matters to every American, and what it reveals about the future of U.S. power, global democracy, and the 2026 lan...
2026-01-0710 min
Tavis SmileyPaul Rieckhoff Joins Tavis SmileyIn this Best of 2025 episode, we revisit Tavis Smiley’s conversation with Paul Rieckhoff, host of the Independent Americans podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America, as he gives his battlefield assessment on the future of Defense Secretary-for-now Pete Hegseth and President Trump’s crackdown on the alleged Anti-Christian bias at the Veterans Administration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
2025-12-2522 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffA Christmas Message From Mick Foley. Standing Up to Trump & the WWE. War on Christmas (Literally). Trump Hits Syria. Another Venezuelan Tanker Seized. Jake Paul’s Reality Check. The Ted Cruz Curse Continues. Something Good: Loyal Citizen in Maine.It’s Episode 400. A milestone. And while the rest of the world is checking out for the holidays, the machinery of war is heating up.
Host Paul Rieckhoff breaks down a chaotic weekend where the "Peace President" launched strikes in Syria, threatened Venezuela with a new "Golden Fleet," and suspended offshore wind farms—all while Congress has left town. This isn't a silent night; it’s a loud, potentially violent shift in American foreign policy occurring in the shadow of the holidays.
Then, a special message from a true Independent American. WWE Legend Mick Foley joins...
2025-12-2314 min
To The Contrary with Charlie SykesPaul Rieckhoff: Trump, War Crimes, and the Afghan BetrayalCharlie Sykes sits down with veteran advocate and Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff for a conversation about the escalating crises surrounding Donald Trump’s cabinet, the alleged “kill them all” order, and the looming threat of war with Venezuela. Rieckhoff breaks down the moral and national-security fallout of Trump’s shutdown of Afghan visas, arguing that America’s treatment of its wartime allies will shape our future on every battlefield. He also highlights the growing independent movement among veterans through Independent Americans (https://IndependentAmericans.us) and Independent Veterans of America (https://IndependentVeteransofAmerica.org), where new leaders are stepping up to challenge...
2025-12-0247 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff383. Paul Rieckhoff. Part Two: The 2025 IVA Winners Circle Town Hall. The Rise of Service-First Politics. From Mechanic to Movement Leader in the Heartland. Grassroots Veterans Challenge Big Money Politics. A New Home for Politically Homeless Patriots.This special Thanksgiving edition brings you part two of a dynamic Independent Veterans of America Winners Circle Town Hall featuring IVA 2026 Senate candidates Ty Pinkins of Mississippi and Dan Osborn of Nebraska—two independent veterans who are taking on entrenched incumbents, big money, and a broken two-party system.
From New York City on Thanksgiving Day, Paul sets the table with gratitude for servicemembers, military families, cops, firefighters, and first responders who are working while the rest of America is watching parades and football. Then the conversation turns to the future: what it really looks like to run as a...
2025-11-2735 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff383. Paul Rieckhoff. Part Two: The 2025 IVA Winners Circle Town Hall. The Rise of Service-First Politics. From Mechanic to Movement Leader in the Heartland. Grassroots Veterans Challenge Big Money Politics. A New Home for Politically Homeless Patriots.This special Thanksgiving edition brings you part two of a dynamic Independent Veterans of America Winners Circle Town Hall featuring IVA 2026 Senate candidates Ty Pinkins of Mississippi and Dan Osborn of Nebraska—two independent veterans who are taking on entrenched incumbents, big money, and a broken two-party system.
From New York City on Thanksgiving Day, Paul sets the table with gratitude for servicemembers, military families, cops, firefighters, and first responders who are working while the rest of America is watching parades and football. Then the conversation turns to the future: what it really looks like to run as a...
2025-11-2733 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff382. Paul Rieckhoff. Part One: The 2025 IVA Winners Circle Town Hall. Independent Veteran Candidates Share Their Victories and Challenges. Open Primaries and Ranked Choice vs A Stacked Deck. How an Independent Fulcrum Can Be the Leverage to Fix Our FutureAs we head into Thanksgiving we've got a special Veterans Day “Winners Circle” town hall that brings together Independent Veterans of America (IVA) candidates who are changing American politics from the ground up. Independent Americans host and IVA founder Paul Rieckhoff moderates a powerful, unfiltered conversation with two newly‑elected independent veterans—Mike Procuk (Frederick County, VA School Board) and Toby Proctor (North Granby, CT Board of Finance)—and IVA candidates Todd Achilles (Idaho), Donna Charles (Virginia) and Brian Bengs (South Dakota).
They break down how independents are actually winning, why veterans are some of the last public figu...
2025-11-2636 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff382. Paul Rieckhoff. Part One: The 2025 IVA Winners Circle Town Hall. Independent Veteran Candidates Share Their Victories and Challenges. Open Primaries and Ranked Choice vs A Stacked Deck. How an Independent Fulcrum Can Be the Leverage to Fix Our FutureAs we head into Thanksgiving we've got a special Veterans Day “Winners Circle” town hall that brings together Independent Veterans of America (IVA) candidates who are changing American politics from the ground up. Independent Americans host and IVA founder Paul Rieckhoff moderates a powerful, unfiltered conversation with two newly‑elected independent veterans—Mike Procuk (Frederick County, VA School Board) and Toby Proctor (North Granby, CT Board of Finance)—and IVA candidates Todd Achilles (Idaho), Donna Charles (Virginia) and Brian Bengs (South Dakota).
They break down how independents are actually winning, why veterans are some of the last public figu...
2025-11-2633 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff381. Paul Rieckhoff. If They Do It to Sen Mark Kelly, They Can Do It to You: The Threat to 2M Military Retirees. The FBI & Pentagon: Trump’s New Dual Political Attack. Ukraine on the Edge. 68 Boxes of 9/11 Info. Chiefs v Cowboys. Duffle Blog For The Win.Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) rips through one of the most urgent, dangerous stories in American politics right now: Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s unprecedented weaponization of the Department of Defense and FBI against Senator Mark Kelly and five other members of Congress, and millions of military retirees—just days before Thanksgiving. Coming to you from the new MS Now (formerly MSNBC) headquarters in Times Square, and after a whirlwind of speaking out, Paul connects the dots between Trump’s escalating attacks, Ukraine’s ongoing fight, 9/11 first responder revelations, and why this moment demands maximum vigilance from you—and e...
2025-11-2620 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff381. Paul Rieckhoff. If They Do It to Sen Mark Kelly, They Can Do It to You: The Threat to 2M Military Retirees. The FBI & Pentagon: Trump’s New Dual Political Attack. Ukraine on the Edge. 68 Boxes of 9/11 Info. Chiefs v Cowboys. Duffle Blog For The Win.Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) rips through one of the most urgent, dangerous stories in American politics right now: Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s unprecedented weaponization of the Department of Defense and FBI against Senator Mark Kelly and five other members of Congress, and millions of military retirees—just days before Thanksgiving. Coming to you from the new MS Now (formerly MSNBC) headquarters in Times Square, and after a whirlwind of speaking out, Paul connects the dots between Trump’s escalating attacks, Ukraine’s ongoing fight, 9/11 first responder revelations, and why this moment demands maximum vigilance from you—and e...
2025-11-2617 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff374. Venezuela Boat Strikes are Trump’s WMD. Vets Week Wrap Up: Democrats Falling for Trump’s Headfakes. 70% of Americans Don’t Want War with Venezuela. End of an Era - MSNBC Becomes MSNow. Football Friday, Jameis Winston and Thanksgiving is Coming!Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) wraps a tense, emotional Veterans Week with a no-holds-barred, guest-free episode—breaking down urgent national security issues, political accountability, and the looming prospect of military conflict in Venezuela. Drawing from his week traveling, deep connections to the veteran community, and decades of political activism and media, Paul brings listeners a timely, candid front-line analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.
From Congress’s inaction to shifting Pentagon transparency, the historic changes at 30 Rock, and Football Friday picks for the weekend, this episode is classic IA. Whether reflecting on past Veterans Days or war...
2025-11-1522 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff374. Venezuela Boat Strikes are Trump’s WMD. Vets Week Wrap Up: Democrats Falling for Trump’s Headfakes. 70% of Americans Don’t Want War with Venezuela. End of an Era - MSNBC Becomes MSNow. Football Friday, Jameis Winston and Thanksgiving is Coming!Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) wraps a tense, emotional Veterans Week with a no-holds-barred, guest-free episode—breaking down urgent national security issues, political accountability, and the looming prospect of military conflict in Venezuela. Drawing from his week traveling, deep connections to the veteran community, and decades of political activism and media, Paul brings listeners a timely, candid front-line analysis you won’t hear anywhere else.
From Congress’s inaction to shifting Pentagon transparency, the historic changes at 30 Rock, and Football Friday picks for the weekend, this episode is classic IA. Whether reflecting on past Veterans Days or war...
2025-11-1518 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff373. 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.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 Ho...
2025-11-1352 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff373. 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.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 Ho...
2025-11-1355 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff372. It’s Time To Bring Back Punk Rock with Henry Rollins. A Constant State of Protest. I Hate the Division. Like a Vial of Nitro. Following Joan Jett into a Hot Zone. Minor Threat, Fugazi and How Punk Rock Fought Nazis. Henry on Fetterman’s Wardrobe.We’ve got a special Veterans Week treat for this episode as Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) welcomes back legendary artist, activist, and punk rock icon Henry Rollins for a fiercely honest conversation about division in America, the state of democracy, and the enduring need for vigilance. From stories of Rollins's global travels to his reflections on what it truly means to be punk—and patriotic—in 2025, you’ll get an unfiltered look into his mindset, leadership, and hard-earned lessons from decades on the front lines of culture and activism. They tackle everything from current headlines to personal discipline, empathy, and standing...
2025-11-1245 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff372. It’s Time To Bring Back Punk Rock with Henry Rollins. A Constant State of Protest. I Hate the Division. Like a Vial of Nitro. Following Joan Jett into a Hot Zone. Minor Threat, Fugazi and How Punk Rock Fought Nazis. Henry on Fetterman’s Wardrobe.We’ve got a special Veterans Week treat for this episode as Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) welcomes back legendary artist, activist, and punk rock icon Henry Rollins for a fiercely honest conversation about division in America, the state of democracy, and the enduring need for vigilance. From stories of Rollins's global travels to his reflections on what it truly means to be punk—and patriotic—in 2025, you’ll get an unfiltered look into his mindset, leadership, and hard-earned lessons from decades on the front lines of culture and activism. They tackle everything from current headlines to personal discipline, empathy, and standing...
2025-11-1248 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff370. General Mark Hertling. Dissecting The Democrat Shutdown Strategy. Veterans Week Special: Why Hegseth and Trump Are Firing So Many Generals. Why We Need 1M Drones. Army Women’s Hoops, Referee Role Models and Rieckhoff Gets a Super Bowl Ring.Retired U.S. Army General Mark Hertling returns for a must-hear conversation with host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff), just in time for Veterans Day and the Marine Corps birthday. As America faces political gridlock, rising division, a historic government shutdown, and critical questions about military readiness, Gen. Hertling offers hard-hitting analysis and real-world leadership lessons that matter now more than ever. Dive deep into the state of American values, why leadership and character still count, the collapse and comeback potential of the Democrats, and why drone warfare—and the Pentagon’s internal purges—matter to all of us.
Plus...
2025-11-1054 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff370. General Mark Hertling. Dissecting The Democrat Shutdown Strategy. Veterans Week Special: Why Hegseth and Trump Are Firing So Many Generals. Why We Need 1M Drones. Army Women’s Hoops, Referee Role Models and Rieckhoff Gets a Super Bowl Ring.Retired U.S. Army General Mark Hertling returns for a must-hear conversation with host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff), just in time for Veterans Day and the Marine Corps birthday. As America faces political gridlock, rising division, a historic government shutdown, and critical questions about military readiness, Gen. Hertling offers hard-hitting analysis and real-world leadership lessons that matter now more than ever. Dive deep into the state of American values, why leadership and character still count, the collapse and comeback potential of the Democrats, and why drone warfare—and the Pentagon’s internal purges—matter to all of us.
Plus...
2025-11-1057 min
Warrior MoneyWarrior Q&A: Paul Rieckhoff, Righteous Media CEOVeterans and the cost of a government shutdown
Veterans are getting hit hard by the government shutdown – but almost nobody is talking about it. In this Warrior Money Q&A, Patrick Murphy and Dan Kunze sit down with Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America founder Paul Rieckhoff to unpack how federal layoffs are impacting veterans and why Washington needs a real off-ramp for those workers. Rieckhoff also shares simple ways vets can reconnect with their communities through sports, music, and everyday events, and leaves transitioning leaders with one essential lesson: focus. This Yahoo Finance podcast clip spotlights th...
2025-11-0702 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff365. Sebastian Junger. The Divisive Mamdani Moment. NYC’s Rorschach Test For a Divided America. Manosphere Monday. Rieckhoff Shares Who He’s Voting For and Why. A Tense Election Day Eve. IVA’s 2025 Endorsements. Halloween, World Series and ICE Raids.Fan favorite, award-winning author and journalist Sebastian Junger returns to Independent Americans for a consequential conversation with Paul Rieckhoff. He’s always one of our favorites that pulls no punches. On the eve of a divided nation’s Election Day, and NYC's race for Mayor dominating global attention, Junger and Rieckhoff take a raw, honest look at democracy under fire, political extremism, masculinity in crisis, and America’s struggle for unity. For our weekly installment of “Manosphere Monday,” this candid exchange explores the fallout of economic injustice, failing leadership, class tension, and the search for hope—along with Junger’s personal ins...
2025-11-0446 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff365. Sebastian Junger. The Divisive Mamdani Moment. NYC’s Rorschach Test For a Divided America. Manosphere Monday. Rieckhoff Shares Who He’s Voting For and Why. A Tense Election Day Eve. IVA’s 2025 Endorsements. Halloween, World Series and ICE Raids.Fan favorite, award-winning author and journalist Sebastian Junger returns to Independent Americans for a consequential conversation with Paul Rieckhoff. He’s always one of our favorites that pulls no punches. On the eve of a divided nation’s Election Day, and NYC's race for Mayor dominating global attention, Junger and Rieckhoff take a raw, honest look at democracy under fire, political extremism, masculinity in crisis, and America’s struggle for unity. For our weekly installment of “Manosphere Monday,” this candid exchange explores the fallout of economic injustice, failing leadership, class tension, and the search for hope—along with Junger’s personal ins...
2025-11-0449 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff364. Congressman Ro Khanna. Will Trump Bomb Venezuela For Halloween? Can Congress Stop Trump’s New War? Is Impeachment an Option? Will Democrats Cave on the Shutdown? Rare Bi-Partisanship on Boat Strikes and Epstein. Friday Football Picks.Congress is shut down. War drums are beating on the Venezuela coast. Federal workers and troops are on the brink, and democracy is on the ropes. Happy Halloween! Ugh. It’s many more tricks than treats this year. For that—and this Football Friday—your host Paul Rieckhoff welcomes a guest right at the center of the storm: Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), a powerful leader at the intersection of American politics and Silicon Valley innovation. He represents the home of tech—and a possible candidate for President (He’ll talk about that). In this must-hear conversation, Rieckhoff challenges Khanna on...
2025-10-3141 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff364. Congressman Ro Khanna. Will Trump Bomb Venezuela For Halloween? Can Congress Stop Trump’s New War? Is Impeachment an Option? Will Democrats Cave on the Shutdown? Rare Bi-Partisanship on Boat Strikes and Epstein. Friday Football Picks.Congress is shut down. War drums are beating on the Venezuela coast. Federal workers and troops are on the brink, and democracy is on the ropes. Happy Halloween! Ugh. It’s many more tricks than treats this year. For that—and this Football Friday—your host Paul Rieckhoff welcomes a guest right at the center of the storm: Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17), a powerful leader at the intersection of American politics and Silicon Valley innovation. He represents the home of tech—and a possible candidate for President (He’ll talk about that). In this must-hear conversation, Rieckhoff challenges Khanna on...
2025-10-3138 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff358. Trump is Tearing Down the White House. Pentagon vs Press War Update. Rand Paul is Actually Right?!?! NYC Mayors Race. The NBA is Back!Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) brings you the most real, raw, and independent perspective you can get, all from deep inside America’s chaos. In Episode 358, host Paul Rieckhoff broadcasts straight from his kitchen in a no-holds-barred solo episode tackling the latest madness from Washington and beyond. From President Trump literally destroying parts of the White House to chaos in Maine’s Senate race and shocking developments in national security operations off Venezuela, Rieckhoff is connecting the dots others won’t. And just to make sure you know it’s still 2025, the bizarro world news continues with Rand Paul ste...
2025-10-2322 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff358. Trump is Tearing Down the White House. Pentagon vs Press War Update. Rand Paul is Actually Right?!?! NYC Mayors Race. The NBA is Back!Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) brings you the most real, raw, and independent perspective you can get, all from deep inside America’s chaos. In Episode 358, host Paul Rieckhoff broadcasts straight from his kitchen in a no-holds-barred solo episode tackling the latest madness from Washington and beyond. From President Trump literally destroying parts of the White House to chaos in Maine’s Senate race and shocking developments in national security operations off Venezuela, Rieckhoff is connecting the dots others won’t. And just to make sure you know it’s still 2025, the bizarro world news continues with Rand Paul ste...
2025-10-2325 minTavis SmileyPaul Rieckhoff joins Tavis SmileyPaul Rieckhoff, host of the "Independent Americans" podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America and Righteous Media, Inc., gives his assessment about the implications of Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's dangerous rhetoric for the historic military leadership only meeting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
2025-10-0217 minTo The Contrary with Charlie SykesPaul Rieckhoff: Grievance, Guns, and PowerCharlie Sykes sits down with Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Independent Veterans of America, for a wide-ranging conversation about America’s mass shooting crisis, the culture of grievance fueling extremism, and the dangerous consolidation of presidential power. Rieckhoff highlights the role of isolation and disconnection among young men, the failures of political leadership, and the urgent need for new role models. It's not all bad news though. The two also discuss the rise of independent veteran candidates as a possible antidote to partisan dysfunction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-3044 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff353. Ethan Penner. Independent for Governor of California. The Golden State in Crisis. Can He Really Win? Standing Up For The Center. A Bold Vision For Reforming The Tax System. Independents As a Source of Unity After The Kirk Assassination.This continues to be THE podcast for independent and unaffiliated Americans. No other show is focused on independents and independent elected leaders and candidates like we are.
Why do America’s biggest states leave us with so few choices? Independent candidate for California Governor, businessman and author Ethan Penner, joins our Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a raw and insightful conversation that dives deep into the state’s dire housing, affordability, and political challenges, the corruption of the two party system—and offers a bold vision for a new California Dream.
California is in crisis. Homelessness at his...
2025-09-2555 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff353. Ethan Penner. Independent for Governor of California. The Golden State in Crisis. Can He Really Win? Standing Up For The Center. A Bold Vision For Reforming The Tax System. Independents As a Source of Unity After The Kirk Assassination.This continues to be THE podcast for independent and unaffiliated Americans. No other show is focused on independents and independent elected leaders and candidates like we are.
Why do America’s biggest states leave us with so few choices? Independent candidate for California Governor, businessman and author Ethan Penner, joins our Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a raw and insightful conversation that dives deep into the state’s dire housing, affordability, and political challenges, the corruption of the two party system—and offers a bold vision for a new California Dream.
California is in crisis. Homelessness at his...
2025-09-2558 min
The Jim Wallis PodcastFaith, Service, and Democracy: Jim Wallis & Paul Rieckhoff on Leading with ValuesIn this powerful episode, Jim Wallis sits down with national veterans’ leader Paul Rieckhoff. Together, they dive into the intersection of faith, military service, and the urgent need for moral leadership in American democracy. From combat zones to Capitol Hill, Rieckhoff shares candid stories about what fuels real service, the dangers of political division, and how faith can inspire change. This conversation challenges listeners—regardless of background—to find hope, stand up for justice, and rediscover values that unite.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2025-08-0131 minTo The Contrary with Charlie SykesPaul Rieckhoff: The Dangerous New NormalCharlie Sykes is joined by Iraq War veteran and Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff for a sobering conversation on the U.S. bombing campaign against Iran and the implications of Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to launch it. They unpack the erosion of guardrails around war powers, the growing risks of domestic instability, and the unnerving absence of public debate. With both urgency and reflection, they challenge listeners to consider not just what’s happening—but what’s next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2449 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff332. Dan Lamothe. Hegseth’s Wife Has Entered the Chat. SecDef’s Stonewall. McRaven’s Wisdom. They’re Deporting Kids. 9/11 Quackery. Loomer vs Rieckhoff. Political War at the VA. North Koreans in Ukraine. New Indy Vet Brian Bengs For Senate. WTF, Saquon?We’ve got another great episode with a returning guest. And another big screw up by a returning screw up. That’s right, the Hegseth hits keep coming and at this point it’s a little hard to tell which one is the worst. From Signalgate to the briefing of Elon on our China war plans (remember that one?!) to a latest Signal chat group which includes his wife in briefings of the most top secret nature possible. It’s another day, another fiasco for the world’s worst SECDEF. Trump’s first hundred days have seen countless terrible days for Pet...
2025-05-0157 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff332. Dan Lamothe. Hegseth’s Wife Has Entered the Chat. SecDef’s Stonewall. McRaven’s Wisdom. They’re Deporting Kids. 9/11 Quackery. Loomer vs Rieckhoff. Political War at the VA. North Koreans in Ukraine. New Indy Vet Brian Bengs For Senate. WTF, Saquon?We’ve got another great episode with a returning guest. And another big screw up by a returning screw up. That’s right, the Hegseth hits keep coming and at this point it’s a little hard to tell which one is the worst. From Signalgate to the briefing of Elon on our China war plans (remember that one?!) to a latest Signal chat group which includes his wife in briefings of the most top secret nature possible. It’s another day, another fiasco for the world’s worst SECDEF. Trump’s first hundred days have seen countless terrible days for Pet...
2025-05-0159 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffBONUS: EPISODE 331: Charlie Sykes’ To The Contrary with Paul Rieckhoff: The Rise of the Fake Tough Guys. Why “Secretary Chaos" (Hegseth) Has to Go.We’ve got a great bonus pod for you to check out as Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff joined Charlie Sykes for a spirited, no-holds-barred deep dive into everything happening with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, SignalGate and the danger we all face now with this inept leadership at the helm. They explore how a Fox News persona ended up with the nukes, what it means for U.S. national security, and why even Trumpworld is starting to panic. Plus, signs of resistance from Harvard, independent veterans, and the surprising impact of punching the bully in the nose.
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2025-04-2947 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffBONUS: EPISODE 331: Charlie Sykes’ To The Contrary with Paul Rieckhoff: The Rise of the Fake Tough Guys. Why “Secretary Chaos" (Hegseth) Has to Go.We’ve got a great bonus pod for you to check out as Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff joined Charlie Sykes for a spirited, no-holds-barred deep dive into everything happening with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, SignalGate and the danger we all face now with this inept leadership at the helm. They explore how a Fox News persona ended up with the nukes, what it means for U.S. national security, and why even Trumpworld is starting to panic. Plus, signs of resistance from Harvard, independent veterans, and the surprising impact of punching the bully in the nose.
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2025-04-2945 minTavis SmileyPaul Rieckhoff Join Tavis SmileyPaul Rieckhoff, host of the "Independent Americans" podcast and founder of Independent Veterans of America, gives his battlefield assessment about the future of Defense Secretary-for-now Pete Hegseth and President Trump's crackdown on the supposed Anti-Christian bias at the Veterans Administration.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.
2025-04-2522 minTo The Contrary with Charlie SykesPaul Rieckhoff: Rise of the Fake Tough GuysCharlie Sykes is joined by Paul Rieckhoff to break down the chaos engulfing the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—from classified leaks on Signal to a spiraling internal purge. They explore how a Fox News persona ended up with the nukes, what it means for U.S. national security, and why even Trumpworld is starting to panic. Plus, signs of resistance from Harvard, independent veterans, and the surprising impact of punching the bully in the nose.More info on Paul's work:www.IndependentVeteransOfAmerica.orgwww.IndependentAmericans.uswww.AmericanVeteransForUkraine.or...
2025-04-2442 minTo The Contrary with Charlie SykesPaul Rieckhoff: Trump’s Assault on the MilitaryCharlie Sykes and Paul Rieckhoff discuss the recent UN vote where the United States sided with Russia against a resolution supporting Ukraine. They explore the implications of this decision, the perception of America as the 'bad guy', and the ongoing military purge under Trump's administration. they also discuss the culture of the military, the importance of values in leadership, and the chaos that is unfolding within the military ranks. They also touch on the impact of these changes on veterans and the 9/11 health registry. Plus, the critical role of veterans in politics, the manipulation of media and information by...
2025-02-2551 min
The Warning with Steve SchmidtWill Democracy Survive A 2nd Trump Presidency? | A Conversation with Paul RieckhoffWith the 2nd Trump presidency less than a month away, the political landscape of America has never been more fractured. Steve Schmidt sits down with President of Independent Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff to cover everything from Trump's cabinet picks to the future of American politics as a whole.Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/X: https://x.com...
2024-12-211h 26
The Gedunk ShowPaul Rieckhoff weighs inVeteran advocate Paul Rieckhoff, renowned for his decades-long fight for veterans and his forceful critiques of Donald Trump, joins Ken for a thought-provoking conversation. Rieckhoff sheds light on the dangers posed by nominees like Pete Hegseth, and what Democrats can do to push back.Subscribe to Independent Americans here: / @independentamericans Support Vets for Ukraine here: https://americanveteransforukraine.org/
2024-12-1320 min
Higher Learning with Van Lathan and Rachel LindsayThe Danger of Trump’s Nominations With Paul RieckhoffVan and Rachel are on TRUMP WATCH. They react to Trump’s list of cabinet and staff picks (10:34) before founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America Paul Rieckhoff joins to break down why Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense is so scary (32:41). And lastly (on the topic of politics), they talk Trump and Biden's meeting at the White House (58:47). Plus, Denzel Washington speaks on a deleted scene in ‘Gladiator II’ that the people weren’t ready for (1:05:29), The Onion buys InfoWars (1:15:54), and the father of Skai Jackson’s baby allegedly gets hacked (1:16:59).Ho...
2024-11-151h 32
Past Due with Ana Marie Cox and Open Mike EagleDay 33: Paul RieckhoffWelcome to Day 33 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today Ana talked to activist and veteran Paul Rieckhoff about white men in the middle, the VP debate, two-party politics and then spar over the future of the Democratic party.—Voting Alert! If you haven't registered to vote yet, time is running out. Many states have strict registration deadlines and other may have booted you from they rolls, so make sure you're ready for Election Day. Visit your state's election website or vote.gov to check your registration status, or register today.—Watc...
2024-10-0250 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffWill Anyone Listen to Independents in 2024? A Special Short Episode with Paul Rieckhoff.This episode is a little different. It’s a quick hit episode from host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff)--with a reading of his recent op-ed that appeared on Smerconish.com (co-authored with John Opdycke(@jbopdycke, the President of Open Primaries). It highlights the influence of independent voters in the New Hampshire primary, making specific note of independent’s support of candidates Nikki Haley and Dean Phillips. While neither candidate won their primary, their performance underscored the challenges for Trump and Biden going forward. And what 2024 means for America–and for independents. Will 2024 be the year independent voters gain recogni...
2024-02-2209 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff268. Will Anyone Listen to Independents in 2024? A Special Short Episode with Paul Rieckhoff.This episode is a little different. It’s a quick hit episode from host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff)--with a reading of his recent op-ed that appeared on Smerconish.com (co-authored with John Opdycke(@jbopdycke, the President of Open Primaries). It highlights the influence of independent voters in the New Hampshire primary, making specific note of independent’s support of candidates Nikki Haley and Dean Phillips. While neither candidate won their primary, their performance underscored the challenges for Trump and Biden going forward. And what 2024 means for America–and for independents. Will 2024 be the year independent voters gain recogni...
2024-02-2207 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff234. The Trump Indictment (The Latest One). Senator Tuberville’s Temper Tantrum Costs Alabama Space Command. The Alt-Right Media Attacks Rieckhoff. Independent Growth In Arizona. The USA Women’s World Cup Team Survives and Inspires.Our wild and crazy summer of 2023 continues. In case you haven’t heard, Trump has been indicted again. And that means it’s again, very much a time to stay vigilant.Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help y...
2023-08-0324 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffThe Trump Indictment (The Latest One). Senator Tuberville’s Temper Tantrum Costs Alabama Space Command. The Alt-Right Media Attacks Rieckhoff. Independent Growth In Arizona. The USA Women’s World Cup Team Survives and Inspires.Our wild and crazy summer of 2023 continues. In case you haven’t heard, Trump has been indicted again. And that means it’s again, very much a time to stay vigilant.Every episode of Independent Americans hosted by author, activist and social entrepreneur Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) is the truth beyond the headlines–and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s content for the 42% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. This is another pod to help y...
2023-08-0326 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffAndrew Yang. Why Should Independents Join The Forward Party? EXCLUSIVE: Yang’s Surprising Secret Plan If He Was Elected NYC Mayor. World Cup Unity. Rieckhoff Unveils “Operation Independents.” Stewart Rhodes Guilty of Sedition. Pulisic For President!As we approach our 200th episode of this show, it’s time to take all our learning, all our allies, all our resources and focus on winning. Winning for America. And winning for America’s future. And our conversation with our guest in this episode is a major step toward doing that. It’s time to bring independents together. It’s time for Americans to unite too. And in this episode, you’re finally gonna hear from Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang). Candidate for President. Candidate for Mayor. Patriot, activist and father. And now, co-founde...
2022-12-011h 31
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff199. Andrew Yang. Why Should Independents Join The Forward Party? EXCLUSIVE: Yang’s Surprising Secret Plan If He Was Elected NYC Mayor. World Cup Unity. Rieckhoff Unveils “Operation Independents.” Stewart Rhodes Guilty of Sedition. Pulisic For President!As we approach our 200th episode of this show, it’s time to take all our learning, all our allies, all our resources and focus on winning. Winning for America. And winning for America’s future. And our conversation with our guest in this episode is a major step toward doing that. It’s time to bring independents together. It’s time for Americans to unite too. And in this episode, you’re finally gonna hear from Andrew Yang (@AndrewYang). Candidate for President. Candidate for Mayor. Patriot, activist and father. And now, co-founde...
2022-12-011h 29
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff178. Amy McGrath. Former Marine Corps Fighter Pilot and Senate Candidate on Top Gun: Maverick vs The Original, Gun Violence, Roe’s Impact on Troops & Vets, Operation Liberty, Ukraine’s Air War, Rand Paul and Kentucky Politics, Rex Chapman for Senate?As the summer heats up and we all plummet headlong into the danger zone, we’ve got the real Top Gun. The real Maverick (actually, call sign Krusty). The fighter pilot that went head-to-head with al Qaeda and the Taliban, and then came home to go head-to-head with Mitch McConnell.Marine Corps fighter pilot Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) flew 89 combat missions. And ran one of the most-watched 2020 Senate races in America. She is a trailblazing combat veteran, a former Naval Academy professor and a mother of three. And now she is leading the fight to protect women’s repr...
2022-07-0757 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffAmy McGrath. Former Marine Corps Fighter Pilot and Senate Candidate on Top Gun: Maverick vs The Original, Gun Violence, Roe’s Impact on Troops & Vets, Operation Liberty, Ukraine’s Air War, Rand Paul and Kentucky Politics, Rex Chapman for Senate?As the summer heats up and we all plummet headlong into the danger zone, we’ve got the real Top Gun. The real Maverick (actually, call sign Krusty). The fighter pilot that went head-to-head with al Qaeda and the Taliban, and then came home to go head-to-head with Mitch McConnell.Marine Corps fighter pilot Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) flew 89 combat missions. And ran one of the most-watched 2020 Senate races in America. She is a trailblazing combat veteran, a former Naval Academy professor and a mother of three. And now she is leading the fight to protect women’s repr...
2022-07-071h 00
The Veteran (Semi) ProfessionalEp. 106: Starting a Nation-Wide Veteran Service Organization and Bringing Independent Thought to Media with Paul RieckhoffSend us a textPaul Rieckhoff is a legend in the veteran community:Host, Independent Americans podcast Author, Chasing Ghosts Founder and President, Righteous MediaFounder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaWe talk:- Current problems facing the veteran community and what can be done- Why we need more independent voices in media- The importance of veterans continuing to lead and serve- Starting a nonprofit and then a media company Note: There are Amazon affiliate links in this description.
2021-11-0955 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffRob Serra, FDNY (Ret.). 9/11 SPECIAL. Did America Forget? First-Responder Health Issues. The Great American Betrayal of Afghanistan. Professor Rieckhoff Goes Back to School. The Firefighters Podcast. Hockey Heroes Take Over MSG.Never forget is the mantra of 9/11. It was on bumper stickers, repeated by Presidents, and hashtagged for two decades now. Twenty years later, has America forgotten? Have we forgotten the lessons of 9/11? Have we forgotten what happened that day? Have we forgotten all that happened after? Have we forgotten about the public officials who said the air was clear at Ground Zero, the islamophobic attacks that happened across america, the rapid passage of the Patriot Act, the people snatched off streets and sent to GitMo without trail, the push for an invasion without a declaration of war, t...
2021-09-091h 09
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff131. Rob Serra, FDNY (Ret.). 9/11 SPECIAL. Did America Forget? First-Responder Health Issues. The Great American Betrayal of Afghanistan. Professor Rieckhoff Goes Back to School. The Firefighters Podcast. Hockey Heroes Take Over MSG.Never forget is the mantra of 9/11. It was on bumper stickers, repeated by Presidents, and hashtagged for two decades now. Twenty years later, has America forgotten? Have we forgotten the lessons of 9/11? Have we forgotten what happened that day? Have we forgotten all that happened after? Have we forgotten about the public officials who said the air was clear at Ground Zero, the islamophobic attacks that happened across america, the rapid passage of the Patriot Act, the people snatched off streets and sent to GitMo without trail, the push for an invasion without a declaration of war, t...
2021-09-091h 06
Eye on VeteransPaul Rieckhoff: AFG Hell week
Army veteran, IAVA founder, and podcasting patriot Paul Rieckhoff sounds off on the crisis in Afghanistan. And shares how some veterans are doing what the administration has not. Check out his podcast Independent Americans.
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2021-08-2714 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff112: Paul Begala. America Is Bouncing Off Bottom. Are Democrats Winning or Losing? Biden’s Address & First 100 Days. The Future of Independent Politics. Can Matthew McConaughey Win in Texas? Guns or Shovels. Are Dems Too Woke? Cursing, Drinking & Twitter.“Thank you for your patience.” That’s how President Biden ended his historic and unusual address to the joint session of Congress. After all we’ve been through over the last four years. And after the last year especially, America was in the roughest place of our lifetime. And we hit rock bottom on January 6, 2021. That was the low point of our lifetime. And damn, it was low. But America is now bouncing off bottom. And Biden’s speech laid it out. 100 days are down. The pandemic is on the run. Trump is off the radar. The vaccines are here. The...
2021-04-291h 32
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffPaul Begala. America Is Bouncing Off Bottom. Are Democrats Winning or Losing? Biden’s Address & First 100 Days. The Future of Independent Politics. Can Matthew McConaughey Win in Texas? Guns or Shovels. Are Dems Too Woke? Cursing, Drinking & Twitter.“Thank you for your patience.” That’s how President Biden ended his historic and unusual address to the joint session of Congress. After all we’ve been through over the last four years. And after the last year especially, America was in the roughest place of our lifetime. And we hit rock bottom on January 6, 2021. That was the low point of our lifetime. And damn, it was low. But America is now bouncing off bottom. And Biden’s speech laid it out. 100 days are down. The pandemic is on the run. Trump is off the radar. The vaccines are here. The...
2021-04-291h 36
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff93. Chuck Hagel. Insurrection in America. Terror in the Capitol. President Mayhem blows it all up. All living SecDefs sound the alarm. The Dems take Georgia. What happens next? The former SecDef and Rieckhoff break it down.America is under attack from within. Domestic terrorists invaded the Capitol. President Mayhem is blowing it all up on his way out. For months on Angry Americans, we warned that this could happen. It’s a dark time for all Americans. But this episode will help you understand it, unpack the causes and failures, and prepare for what comes next. Chuck Hagel is back to break it down with our host: Army veteran and Founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff). Hagel shares unparalleled experience and perspective in this fragile time. He ser...
2021-01-0743 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffChuck Hagel. Insurrection in America. Terror in the Capitol. President Mayhem blows it all up. All living SecDefs sound the alarm. The Dems take Georgia. What happens next? The former SecDef and Rieckhoff break it down.America is under attack from within. Domestic terrorists invaded the Capitol. President Mayhem is blowing it all up on his way out. For months on Angry Americans, we warned that this could happen. It’s a dark time for all Americans. But this episode will help you understand it, unpack the causes and failures, and prepare for what comes next. Chuck Hagel is back to break it down with our host: Army veteran and Founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff). Hagel shares unparalleled experience and perspective in this fragile time. He ser...
2021-01-0744 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffJason Alexander. He’s back! Our Second Annual Festivus Holiday Special with Jason. Rieckhoff’s Christmas List For America. VA Secretary Wilkie Must Resign. Tom Cruise is Not Wrong. COVID Blessed. Pancakes or Waffles?Festivus is here again! And so is the great Jason Alexander. Star of stage and screen, winner of Tonys and Golden Globes, loved worldwide as George Constanza on Seinfeld, and insightful dropper of knowledge. Festivus is a secular holiday, made famous by the show Seinfeld and is celebrated on December 23, as an alternative to the pressures and commercialism of the Christmas season.Like this show (and like America), Festivus was born out of anger. Righteous anger. Tom Cruise righteous anger. George Washington righteous anger. John Lewis righteous anger. But like this show (and like America), Festivus has...
2020-12-181h 38
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff90. Jason Alexander. He’s back! Our Second Annual Festivus Holiday Special with Jason. Rieckhoff’s Christmas List For America. VA Secretary Wilkie Must Resign. Tom Cruise is Not Wrong. COVID Blessed. Pancakes or Waffles?Festivus is here again! And so is the great Jason Alexander. Star of stage and screen, winner of Tonys and Golden Globes, loved worldwide as George Constanza on Seinfeld, and insightful dropper of knowledge. Festivus is a secular holiday, made famous by the show Seinfeld and is celebrated on December 23, as an alternative to the pressures and commercialism of the Christmas season.Like this show (and like America), Festivus was born out of anger. Righteous anger. Tom Cruise righteous anger. George Washington righteous anger. John Lewis righteous anger. But like this show (and like America), Festivus has...
2020-12-181h 37
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffDr. Paul Haser. Winter is Here. Inside an Emergency Room Fighting the Virus. COVID is Like Glitter. New York: From the Pearl Harbor of the American Pandemic to Occupied France. Trump Vetoing the Defense Budget. Pentagon Purge Continues.Winter is here. And we’ve got one last very hard month of 2020. But as the weather turns cold, our country is burning with the virus. With the pandemic surging nationwide, our independent host, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) breaks it down and rips into the most under-reported story in America: Trump’s ongoing purge of the Pentagon. Our national security is under attack from within. Trump’s hidden war against our warriors--and our Department of War--is escalating. Another top Pentagon official is out: this time the Director of the Pentagon's Defeat-ISIS Task Force. And our lame-duck Commander-in-Chief is now threatening to vet...
2020-12-041h 11
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff88. Dr. Paul Haser. Winter is Here. Inside an Emergency Room Fighting the Virus. COVID is Like Glitter. New York: From the Pearl Harbor of the American Pandemic to Occupied France. Trump Vetoing the Defense Budget. Pentagon Purge Continues.Winter is here. And we’ve got one last very hard month of 2020. But as the weather turns cold, our country is burning with the virus. With the pandemic surging nationwide, our independent host, Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) breaks it down and rips into the most under-reported story in America: Trump’s ongoing purge of the Pentagon. Our national security is under attack from within. Trump’s hidden war against our warriors--and our Department of War--is escalating. Another top Pentagon official is out: this time the Director of the Pentagon's Defeat-ISIS Task Force. And our lame-duck Commander-in-Chief is now threatening to vet...
2020-12-041h 09
The Jim Wallis PodcastPaul Rieckhoff on the Importance of Sacrifice in LeadershipPaul Rieckhoff, Founder of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America speaks with Rev. Jim Wallis about the current morale of the Armed Forces and how to support those who have served and those who are currently serving our country through policy advocacy and in our day-to-day interactions."I think that especially the younger generation, people think leadership is about having a million followers on Instagram or a corner office or a big paycheck or about power and it's really not. "See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
2020-10-0140 min
Free Thinking with MontelANGRY AMERICANS | PAUL RIECKOFFMontel is joined by Paul Rieckhoff, a combat vet who founded Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and now hosts his own podcast and is a sought after speaker and thinker on military and veterans issues. Paul and Montel discuss the chaos in Portland, Oregon and Kenosha, Wisconsin as well as the implications of Trump’s pattern of destructive norms-breaking on the military. You won’t want to miss this pair of veterans advocates in conversation.https://www.instagram.com/paulrieckhoff/?hl=en Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
2020-09-0456 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff74. Fred Guttenberg. The Powerful Parkland Dad Speaks Out On The Republican National Convention, The 17-year-old Shooter In Kenosha, Biden vs Trump, Getting Thrown Out Of The State Of The Union. Rieckhoff Rips into RNC, DNC, NBA, Hurricane Laura.If anyone has a right to be angry it’s Fred Guttenberg. [10:31] He suffered a terrible loss when his 14-year-old daughter Jamie was shot at Parkland, Florida’s Stoneman Douglas High School. Despite his pain, he emerged the very next day. He spoke at a vigil addressing his community. It was carried nationally and the entire country was riveted by what he said. And he has not stopped ever since then. Our host, combat veteran, author and renowned independent activist Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with activist Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) for a gripping conversation spanning his grief and how...
2020-08-271h 17
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffFred Guttenberg. The Powerful Parkland Dad Speaks Out On The Republican National Convention, The 17-year-old Shooter In Kenosha, Biden vs Trump, Getting Thrown Out Of The State Of The Union. Rieckhoff Rips into RNC, DNC, NBA, Hurricane Laura.If anyone has a right to be angry it’s Fred Guttenberg. [10:31] He suffered a terrible loss when his 14-year-old daughter Jamie was shot at Parkland, Florida’s Stoneman Douglas High School. Despite his pain, he emerged the very next day. He spoke at a vigil addressing his community. It was carried nationally and the entire country was riveted by what he said. And he has not stopped ever since then. Our host, combat veteran, author and renowned independent activist Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with activist Fred Guttenberg (@fred_guttenberg) for a gripping conversation spanning his grief and how...
2020-08-271h 18
The Hot DishSeason 2 Episode 14: Veterans with Senator Joe Donnelly and Paul RieckhoffIn this episode, OCP co-founder Senator Joe Donnelly speaks to his friend, Paul Rieckhoff about the importance of supporting our nation's veterans and the role rural America plays.
Paul is the host of Angry Americans, an independent news and politics podcast, and president of Righteous Media.
2020-07-2942 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffMike Shinoda. Linkin Park’s Frontman on Making Music in the Pandemic. The Future of Concerts. The Day Mike Almost Died. Nurse Murders 7 Veterans in West Virginia. VA COVID19 Cases Jump 356%. Goya, Fauci and the Return of Dr Ronny Jackson.The frontman for the legendary rock band, Linkin Park (@LinkinPark), Mike Shinoda (@MikeShinoda) is a true creative genius. [1:01:10] His groundbreaking work spans genres, geography and generations. Mike has performed with brilliant icons ranging from Jay-Z to Paul McCartney. Throughout his career Mike Shinoda has found ways to channel his righteous anger into positive impact. And to connect, unite and empower others worldwide. He’s a leader in the arena. A voice of reason. A conscience. A great American success story. A parent. An activist. A philanthropist. A patriot. Mike and Linkin Park have a massive global following--and hold...
2020-07-162h 07
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff68. Mike Shinoda. Linkin Park’s Frontman on Making Music in the Pandemic. The Future of Concerts. The Day Mike Almost Died. Nurse Murders 7 Veterans in West Virginia. VA COVID19 Cases Jump 356%. Goya, Fauci and the Return of Dr Ronny Jackson.The frontman for the legendary rock band, Linkin Park (@LinkinPark), Mike Shinoda (@MikeShinoda) is a true creative genius. [1:01:10] His groundbreaking work spans genres, geography and generations. Mike has performed with brilliant icons ranging from Jay-Z to Paul McCartney. Throughout his career Mike Shinoda has found ways to channel his righteous anger into positive impact. And to connect, unite and empower others worldwide. He’s a leader in the arena. A voice of reason. A conscience. A great American success story. A parent. An activist. A philanthropist. A patriot. Mike and Linkin Park have a massive global following--and hold...
2020-07-162h 05
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffCharlotte Clymer. Pride Special. From Army Infantry to the Front Lines of Trans Rights. Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable. Veterans Affairs Dept Coronavirus Cases Double. NY Was Right. Florida Was Wrong. Rieckhoff’s Zach Galifianakis Story.Charlotte Clymer (@CMClymer) is a fighter. [1:23:12] An Army veteran and one of the most influential trans activists in the world, she’s gone from from a trailer park in Texas, to Army Infantry Basic Training at Fort Benning, to advocating for transgender people worldwide. Charlotte fights for herself and for others. Tough, patriotic and sharp, she burst onto the political scene in 2018 after being denied access to a Washington, DC restaurant bathroom. A dynamic powerhouse on Twitter, the former Press Secretary at the largest and most powerful LGBTQ organization in the country (HRC--Human Rights Campaign), Charlotte has written for Gl...
2020-06-262h 37
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff65. Charlotte Clymer. Pride Special. From Army Infantry to the Front Lines of Trans Rights. Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable. Veterans Affairs Dept Coronavirus Cases Double. NY Was Right. Florida Was Wrong. Rieckhoff’s Zach Galifianakis Story.Charlotte Clymer (@CMClymer) is a fighter. [1:23:12] An Army veteran and one of the most influential trans activists in the world, she’s gone from from a trailer park in Texas, to Army Infantry Basic Training at Fort Benning, to advocating for transgender people worldwide. Charlotte fights for herself and for others. Tough, patriotic and sharp, she burst onto the political scene in 2018 after being denied access to a Washington, DC restaurant bathroom. A dynamic powerhouse on Twitter, the former Press Secretary at the largest and most powerful LGBTQ organization in the country (HRC--Human Rights Campaign), Charlotte has written for Gl...
2020-06-262h 36
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffDr. Paul Haser. Inside a Brooklyn Emergency Room: The Front Lines of the Coronavirus War. The USS Roosevelt vs COVID-19 and Trump. Governor DeSantis is an Asshole. 13 Veterans Dead in Holyoke, MA. The FDNY needs masks. Remembering Marvin Gaye.More than ever before, we should all listen to the doctors. And celebrate the doctors. In this vital episode, we talk with one of those brave fighters in the expanding war against the coronavirus. A hero who is right now fighting COVID-19 and saving lives. Dr. Paul Haser is a brilliant and heroic emergency surgeon at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York--a front line in our global war against the coronavirus. One that this week became a war zone.[1:10:30] Dr. Paul Haser takes us inside. He’ll show you what the face of our enemy lo...
2020-04-032h 35
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff53. Dr. Paul Haser. Inside a Brooklyn Emergency Room: The Front Lines of the Coronavirus War. The USS Roosevelt vs COVID-19 and Trump. Governor DeSantis is an Asshole. 13 Veterans Dead in Holyoke, MA. The FDNY needs masks. Remembering Marvin Gaye.More than ever before, we should all listen to the doctors. And celebrate the doctors. In this vital episode, we talk with one of those brave fighters in the expanding war against the coronavirus. A hero who is right now fighting COVID-19 and saving lives. Dr. Paul Haser is a brilliant and heroic emergency surgeon at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York--a front line in our global war against the coronavirus. One that this week became a war zone.[1:10:30] Dr. Paul Haser takes us inside. He’ll show you what the face of our enemy lo...
2020-04-032h 33
The Antonio Neves Show12. From Combat to Politics to Entrepreneurship with Paul RieckhoffIn this episode of The Best Thing, Antonio Neves talks to the founder and president of Righteous Media, the founder of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, and host of the Angry Americans podcast, Paul Rieckhoff. In this timely and poignant conversation, they talk about the best thing to ever happen to Paul that would never appear on a resume, bio or come up in conversation. Paul shares how the tragic events of 9/11 shaped his life. LINKS: Angry Americans podcast: www.angryamericans.us Paul's Facebook: www.facebook.com/paulrieckhoff Paul's Instagram: www.instagram.com/p...
2020-04-0236 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffStephanie Ruhle. Breaking Down Bloomberg. Fed Rates and Coronavirus. Biden’s Jon Snow Super Tuesday. Mastering AP Calculus AND Spring Break. Roses and Thorns. Rieckhoff’s Super Hot Quarterback. Tequila Turns You Up To 11. Effort is Everything.With the 2020 race upended, the stock market disrupted, and the Fed drastically dropping interest rates, NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Stephanie Ruhle (@SRuhle) breaks it all down from the inside. [1:07:05] And she sharply analyzes the spectacular collapse of Mike Bloomberg’s campaign from the perspective of someone who worked for him. This candid and fun conversation gives you insights into the mind and life of a charismatic leader who overcame tremendous adversity to rise to the top of business and political media. Uncensored and unscripted, the former homecoming queen, turned Wall Street derivatives trader, turned cable TV anchor, shares ho...
2020-03-062h 12
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff49. Stephanie Ruhle. Breaking Down Bloomberg. Fed Rates and Coronavirus. Biden’s Jon Snow Super Tuesday. Mastering AP Calculus AND Spring Break. Roses and Thorns. Rieckhoff’s Super Hot Quarterback. Tequila Turns You Up To 11. Effort is Everything.With the 2020 race upended, the stock market disrupted, and the Fed drastically dropping interest rates, NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Stephanie Ruhle (@SRuhle) breaks it all down from the inside. [1:07:05] And she sharply analyzes the spectacular collapse of Mike Bloomberg’s campaign from the perspective of someone who worked for him. This candid and fun conversation gives you insights into the mind and life of a charismatic leader who overcame tremendous adversity to rise to the top of business and political media. Uncensored and unscripted, the former homecoming queen, turned Wall Street derivatives trader, turned cable TV anchor, shares ho...
2020-03-062h 11
Burn the BoatsPaul Rieckhoff: The Power of Righteous AngerPaul Rieckhoff, host of the Angry Americans podcast, talks about being an independent in today’s political climate, about the role of veterans in our country, and about anger as a political force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-02-1233 min
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff21. Chris Cuomo EXCLUSIVE. John McCain’s Civility. Trump’s Magic Suicide Pill. Owning The Tone. Greenland vs Afghanistan. Shopping at Chess King.Chris Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) grew up in the political and media crossfire. He knows how to mix it up with the world’s most powerful people in politics and media. And in the last week, the Emmy-award-winning journalist has found himself in the middle of the headlines like never before. The controversial host of CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time and SiriusXM’s Let’s Get After It sat down exclusively with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for an extended interview about the state of affairs in America, the White House assaults on the media, Trump’s attacks on him personally, and the recent inc...
2019-08-222h 01
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffChris Cuomo EXCLUSIVE. John McCain’s Civility. Trump’s Magic Suicide Pill. Owning The Tone. Greenland vs Afghanistan. Shopping at Chess King.Chris Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) grew up in the political and media crossfire. He knows how to mix it up with the world’s most powerful people in politics and media. And in the last week, the Emmy-award-winning journalist has found himself in the middle of the headlines like never before. The controversial host of CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time and SiriusXM’s Let’s Get After It sat down exclusively with Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for an extended interview about the state of affairs in America, the White House assaults on the media, Trump’s attacks on him personally, and the recent inc...
2019-08-222h 02
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff20. America is a Coke Bottle, Trump is Sid from Toy Story, Machete is a Helper, Richard Pryor’s Cousin is Homeless in Washington, DCIt’s the dog days of summer in America. And there is LOTS happening you need to know about. From the aftermath of the El Paso and Dayton massacres, to the evolving shooting situation in Philadelphia, to attempts to change the meaning of The Statue of Liberty, to the wave of veteran suicides happening in VA parking lots, Paul Rieckhoff (@Paul Rieckhoff) breaks down what you need to know--and what you may have missed. He rips into the attacks on our democracy that should alarm you--and talks to heroes that will inspire you. And this vital and patriotic episode co...
2019-08-151h 18
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffAmerica is a Coke Bottle, Trump is Sid from Toy Story, Machete is a Helper, Richard Pryor’s Cousin is Homeless in Washington, DCIt’s the dog days of summer in America. And there is LOTS happening you need to know about. From the aftermath of the El Paso and Dayton massacres, to the evolving shooting situation in Philadelphia, to attempts to change the meaning of The Statue of Liberty, to the wave of veteran suicides happening in VA parking lots, Paul Rieckhoff (@Paul Rieckhoff) breaks down what you need to know--and what you may have missed. He rips into the attacks on our democracy that should alarm you--and talks to heroes that will inspire you. And this vital and patriotic episode co...
2019-08-151h 20
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff17. Amy McGrath, Defending Los Angeles on 9/11, Jon Stewart Whips Rand Paul’s Ass, Robert Mueller’s Military Service, Chick-fil-A vs Waffle HouseThis bold new episode of Angry Americans is feeling the need. The neeeeed for speeeeed. As the trailer for the new Top Gun: Maverick movie went viral nationwide, our guest for this episode has felt that need for speed. And the need for service. She was the first female Marine Corps pilot in history to fly the F/A-18 on a combat mission.Marine Fighter Pilot Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) is running in the most-watched 2020 Senate race in America. After flying 89 combat missions against al Qaeda and the Taliban, the trailblazing combat veteran, former Naval Academy professor and...
2019-07-251h 42
Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff17. Amy McGrath, Defending Los Angeles on 9/11, Jon Stewart Whips Rand Paul’s Ass, Robert Mueller’s Military Service, Chick-fil-A vs Waffle HouseThis bold new episode of Angry Americans is feeling the need. The neeeeed for speeeeed. As the trailer for the new Top Gun: Maverick movie went viral nationwide, our guest for this episode has felt that need for speed. And the need for service. She was the first female Marine Corps pilot in history to fly the F/A-18 on a combat mission.Marine Fighter Pilot Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) is running in the most-watched 2020 Senate race in America. After flying 89 combat missions against al Qaeda and the Taliban, the trailblazing combat veteran, former Naval Academy professor and...
2019-07-251h 44
Reliable SourcesPaul Rieckhoff says Fox host's push to pardon accused war criminals 'should alarm all Americans'Paul Rieckhoff, founder of the Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America organization, talks with Brian Stelter about the Pentagon's lack of press briefings; news coverage of veteran's issues; and President Trump's relationship with the military. Rieckhoff also addresses reports that Fox's Pete Hegseth has been encouraging Trump to pardon accused war criminals. "Don't do this," he tells Trump. Rieckhoff, host of the "Angry Americans" podcast, also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the podcasting format.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
2019-05-2321 min
The Spaniard ShowAMXtalks 229 - Paul Rieckhoff, Founder of IAVA and ”Angry Americans” PodcasterThere has been one notable wave after another in Paul Rieckhoff’s life: Soldier, campaigner of behalf of other veterans as founder and CEO of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA, important in The Spaniard’s fighting career), author, husband and father, and most recently creator and host of the podcast ”Angry Americans.” As you will hear, there is great respect between Paul and The Spaniard. Besides their past association, they discuss MMA’s becoming mainstream, the importance of connecting with nature, and moving an effort forward around a clear purpose. For more w/ The Spaniard: Support The...
2019-05-0200 min
Independent Americans with Paul RieckhoffIntroducing Independent Americans hosted by Paul RieckhoffIndependent Americans is your trusted, independent source for news, politics, culture and inspiration. It’s a smart, fresh and candid perspective you won’t find anywhere else on the media landscape, hosted by renowned activist, author, social entrepreneur and veteran, Paul Rieckhoff.He breaks down the most important issues facing our country–always with a special focus on national security, foreign affairs and community action. And he interviews the most influential and compelling leaders from all political, media, business and entertainment backgrounds, ranging from Chuck D to Chuck Hagel; Sarah Jessica Parker to Meghan McCain; Stephen Colbert to May...
2019-03-2703 min