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Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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Independent Americans is a daily news show hosted by Paul Rieckhoff. He’s a fighter, a patriot, and an independent political and media force to be reckoned with. After serving as a soldier in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff emerged as one of the most dynamic political and social leaders in America. In every episode, he breaks down the most important issues facing our country. And he interviews the most influential and compelling people. He’s taking on Republicans, Democrats—and everyone in between. If

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00:38:38

Ecuador is Trump’s Latest Target. Trump Left...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/03/05

Iran is Not a Football Game, Hegseth. Barron ‘Too Tall to Serve’? American Troops KIA Identified. Another Primary Screws Independents. Indy Vet Bodnar Declares for Senate in Montana. Trump has struck nine foreign countries in the past year and just opened a new front in Ecuador—while thousands of Americans remain stranded near Iran with no clear evacuation plan. From Times Square after sparring with Democrat Senator Blumenthal on MSNow, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff blasts a Congress

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00:57:57

Trump Teases Boots on the Ground in Iran. Six Troops...

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2026/03/03

Does The War Press Coverage Already Suck? With Barbara Starr. Markets Plummet. US Pilot Shows How Awesome Our Women Warriors Are. The 2026 Chickenhawk Club. Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Trump’s fast‑escalating war with Iran, the rise of deadly drone warfare, and what it all means for American troops, families, and civilians worldwide. Then, regular guest and legendary CNN Pentagon reporter Barbara Starr joins Paul to cut through the chaos, dissect the Pentagon’s

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01:25:35

Trump’s Iran War Unfolding. 4th US Servicemember...

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2026/03/02

Understanding the Drone War w/ AFSOC Pilot/Drone Expert Nolan Peterson. Khamenei is Dead. Calls for Impeachment. Graham: Cuba is Next. Hegseth vs Ivy League. The war is on. The U.S. and Israel are continuing major strikes against Iran in what the Pentagon is calling Operation Epic Fury—killing the Ayatollah and triggering a cascade of drone attacks, friendly fire incidents, and four American service members killed in action (so far), while Trump threatens boots on the ground and Congress was home

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00:11:13

Iran War Latest and Trump’s Unchecked Power: Paul...

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2026/03/02

Trump launched an unauthorized, unpopular war with Iran, and Independent Americans host and national security expert Paul Rieckhoff joins MSNOW’s “The Weekend” to break down what it means for our troops, our Congress, and our future. In this special episode, Paul shares a searing on‑air conversation about three fallen American service members, Trump’s choice to hit eight countries in a year, and a Congress that can’t be bothered to hold an emergency session as a new war unfolds. He lays out why

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01:05:47

Trump’s Iran Nuke Claims vs Reality w/ Joe Cirincione.

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/02/27

Anthropic Stands Up to Hegseth. Arrest in NYPD Snowstorm Attack. More ICE Carnage. Movers Save Abducted 3-Year Old. Epstein Files Missing Claims Against Trump. Hegseth Attacks…The Boy Scouts. War with Iran could happen this weekend — and that's not hyperbole. In Episode 451 of Independent Americans, Paul Rieckhoff brings in nuclear policy expert Joe Cirincione to break down what U.S. intelligence actually says about the Iran threat (spoiler: it doesn't back Trump's claims), the terrifying

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00:08:26

Trump's Iran Gamble. Ukraine’s Betrayal. Mamdani’s...

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2026/02/26

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

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00:30:19

State of the Union Reaction. Trump Makes His Iran War...

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2026/02/26

Two Medals of Honor Awarded. Dem’s Spanberger Response Better Than Usual. Cuban Government Shoots 4 Americans on a Speedboat. Obama Legacy’s Signature a Slam Dunk.The State of the Union is over — but the real story is what Trump didn't say. In Episode 449, Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the longest SOTU in American history: two hours of pageantry, 103 standing ovations, and a president who gave 20 seconds to Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion while quietly beating the war drums on

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00:49:21

Can This Independent for Governor Win Michigan? w/...

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2026/02/24

Trump’s Approval Hits New Low with Independents Ahead of State of the Union. Whistleblower Blasts ICE Training. 4 Years of the Ukraine War. Women’s Hockey Declines Trump Invite. For decades, Mike Duggan was a Democrat. He ran Detroit, guided the city through bankruptcy, cut crime to 60-year lows, and built 6,000 housing units in one of America's most storied cities. Then he looked at what was happening in Lansing — Republicans and Democrats unable to speak to each other, state budgets arriving

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00:29:00

Snowpocalypse Hits. USA Hockey Wins Gold. Kash Patel...

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2026/02/23

Iran Attacks Still Loom. Vets Sue Trump Over His Stupid Arch. More ICE Violence. Lessons from Ukraine’s Drone War for Europe. Vets & VFW Blast Collins. Celebrating the Olympics. Stuck in Tampa while a historic snowpocalypse buries much of America, Army vet and Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff rips through a wild 48 hours in politics, national security and sports—and what it all means for you. From a bomb-cyclone shutting down the Northeast to Trump boasting he can “destroy countries”

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00:32:55

Can This Independent Win a Deep Red District the...

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2026/02/20

Tackling ICE Accountability. Trump's Latest Iran War Could Happen Any Minute Now. Tariffs Harm to Wisconsin Farmers. Wisconsin's 6th District hasn't elected anyone but a Republican to Congress since 1967. But Mike Thurow — a union fire captain, hazmat team commander, and father of four — thinks the district isn't red or blue. It's fed up. Thurow recently declared his independent candidacy for Congress, and his message is simple: Washington is burning, and politicians from both parties are watching

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00:25:13

War with Iran Looms. Colbert vs Trump & the FCC.

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2026/02/19

ICE, Noem and The War on Free Elections. Ukraine Won the Olympics. Prince Andrew Arrested in England Over Epstein Ties. Hegseth, Tuberville Continue to Embrace Dumb Ideas. Spring Training a Homerun.The drumbeats of war are growing louder. In this solo episode of Independent Americans, host Paul Rieckhoff reports that President Trump has signaled the U.S. military could strike Iran within ten days — with zero congressional authorization, zero public debate, and zero accountability. Congress is

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00:46:31

Can the State Guard Save Our Democracy? w/ Adrian...

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2026/02/18

Reviving the Citizen Soldier Ethos. War Face vs Society. Remembering the Founder’s Vision. Lessons Learned in Ukraine and Afghanistan.Army Ranger Adrian Bonenberger has just thrown his hat in the ring for Governor of Connecticut — as an independent. In a wide-ranging conversation with host Paul Rieckhoff, Bonenberger unveils the centerpiece of his campaign: reviving the Connecticut State Guard as a voluntary, citizen-soldier force that would decentralize defense, create meaningful service

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01:04:35

Open Primaries Presents: Independent Veterans Are...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/02/17

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

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00:08:57

Gallup: Independent Voters Hit 45% – So Why Does the...

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2026/02/16

In this special episode, Paul Rieckhoff reads an op-ed he co-authored with John Opdycke that challenges the narrative that independent voters don't matter. Despite new Gallup polling showing independents now represent 45% of all American voters—the highest number recorded in modern history—the political establishment continues to dismiss them as "leaners" who are really just partisans in disguise, or "spoilers" who siphon votes from legitimate candidates. Paul unpacks why this

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01:04:08

BONUS POD | 2028 Presidential Preview, The Veterans...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/02/15

The Most Dangerous Thing Trump Can Do. Why Paul Takes Cold Showers, Coaches Youth Football and Watches FallOut. From Paul: “Chuck gave me the time and space to really lay it all out. From Trump’s plans for ICE and the Pentagon, to the legacy of Vietnam in politics, to what I’m building for independent vet candidates with IVA and in independent media with my show. And, we talk football, morning routines, FallOut, and if I’ll ever run for office. It’s smart, fast and fun. And if you dig my show, I

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00:48:41

Special Report: Trump & ICE’s War on Kids w/ Anya...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/02/13

School Phone Bans. School Vouchers & Home School’s Dark Side. COVID’s Damage to Students. Epstein & Trump’s Broken Culture Where No Means Yes. Australia’s Social Media Experiment. LGBTQ Kids in the Crosshairs. These are really wild and stressful times for everyone. And if you have a child in your life, or care about kids, or just care about yourself, this is a special pod that you need to hear or watch. Trump has been at war with the media, the Pentagon, and Democrats—but there's also

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00:25:00

Senator Kelly: 1. Pete Hegseth: 0. Judge Blocks...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/02/12

Plus: El Paso Airport Mayhem. Ukrainian Athlete Shamefully Disqualified by IOC. Alex Pretti GoFundMe Hits $2M. Jan 6 Criminal Abused Kids. James Vanderbeek RIP. The Patriotic Bagpipe Hero. Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Senator Mark Kelly's First Amendment victory over Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon's laser debacle at El Paso airport, and why Beethoven's Ode to Joy reminds us that hope is the oxygen of democracy. In this solo Thursday episode, Paul Rieckhoff delivers rapid-fire analysis on the top stories

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01:08:48

Bondi Defends Trump On Epstein. Can This Independent...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/02/11

ICE is Tracking Protestors. Vance Tells Olympians To Shut Up. Chaos At El Paso Airport. Strikes In Mexico Next? Grand Jury Won’t Indict Kelly & Co. With AG Pam Bondi testifying before Congress and shamefully defending Trump’s Epstein connections and ICE’s lawlessness, and a major US airport shut down potentially due to drones from Mexico invading Texas airspace, Paul Rieckhoff and independent veteran running for Senate in Nebraska Dan Osborn dive deep into the issues the establishment wants to

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00:52:23

Sen Ruben Gallego. Will He Run for President? Can He...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/02/10

<14% Detainees Have Criminal Record. Should VA Sec Collins Resign? National Strike vs Trump. Bad Bunny. Chappell Roan Stands vs Wasserman & Epstein. Lindsey Vonn & Ukraine Olympic ControversyWith ICE, Trump, Hegseth, election threats, and national security atop the headlines, Paul sits down with rising star, possible 2028 presidential candidate, and Senator Ruben Gallego. The Marine Corps combat veteran and Democratic senator from Arizona joins the show for a 4th time, for a blunt

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00:37:42

A Flat But Political Super Bowl. Bad Bunny Makes...

Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff ·

2026/02/10

Lawmakers to View Unredacted Epstein Files. Hegseth vs The Boy Scouts and Harvard. JD Vance Booed at Olympics. US Olympians Speak Out Against ICE. Super Bowl Monday Should be a National Holiday. It’s Super Bowl Monday and Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff is unpacking a wild 24 hours in America—from a politically charged halftime show and Seattle’s gritty win to dangerous ICE raids, new 9/11 revelations, and the most political Olympics yet. Every episode of Independent Americans with Paul

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