Admiral Bill McRaven joins Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for episode 379 of Independent Americans, diving deep into America’s leadership crisis, political toxicity, and how core values shape our future. This is the guy we all need to hear from RIGHT NOW. Navy SEAL, former Commander of Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), former Chancellor… Continue reading 379. Admiral Bill McRaven. Clarity in This Chaos. Trump’s Dangerous Sedition Comments. What Are Illegal Orders? A Bad Ukraine Peace Deal. Mamdani vs Trump. Will He Run for President? Education As a NatSec Priority. Friday Football: Don’t Mess with Texas.
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378. Asha Rangappa. “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”- Trump to Dems. What Orders Might be Illegal? Venezuela Boat Strikes and the AUMF. Comey, Epstein and the Courts. “We’re Already in a Constitutional Crisis.” College Tours and Love Is Blind.
In a week where political rhetoric reaches new levels of danger and America’s legal system braces for impact, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with the show’s resident legal heavyweight Asha Rangappa (FBI veteran, Yale professor, Substack baller) for an unfiltered, expert breakdown of the legal issues and headlines setting America aflame. Asha… Continue reading 378. Asha Rangappa. “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”- Trump to Dems. What Orders Might be Illegal? Venezuela Boat Strikes and the AUMF. Comey, Epstein and the Courts. “We’re Already in a Constitutional Crisis.” College Tours and Love Is Blind.
377. Former Senator Jon Tester. Can The Dems Win on Epstein? Schumer’s No Shaq. Saudi F-35s – China’s Backdoor. I Remember Kent State. Poor Taste: Trump Dines with the Ultra Rich. Is Montana’s Future Independent? Farms, Basketball & Life After The Senate.
Former Montana senator and podcast host Jon Tester joins Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a candid, no-bullshit conversation about the state of American democracy, national security, and the urgent need for integrity in politics. From revelations about the Epstein files to concerns about U.S. military sales and deep division in D.C., Jon shares unfiltered perspectives rooted… Continue reading 377. Former Senator Jon Tester. Can The Dems Win on Epstein? Schumer’s No Shaq. Saudi F-35s – China’s Backdoor. I Remember Kent State. Poor Taste: Trump Dines with the Ultra Rich. Is Montana’s Future Independent? Farms, Basketball & Life After The Senate.
376. Tom Bowman. NPR Pentagon Reporter. Is Trump Winning His War On Media? Reporting vs Stenography. Venezuela: The Table Is Set. Gen. Hal Moore’s Lessons. Impact of Huge Cuts at NPR & PBS. Are Seattle & NYC Trump’s Next Targets? Ukraine Soccer Inspires.
Legendary NPR Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman returns to Independent Americans for a timely, unflinching conversation about war, truth, journalism, and the future of our democracy. Hosted by Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff), this episode pulls back the curtain on major national security stories the mainstream press can’t or won’t cover—from the White House’s escalating battle against independent… Continue reading 376. Tom Bowman. NPR Pentagon Reporter. Is Trump Winning His War On Media? Reporting vs Stenography. Venezuela: The Table Is Set. Gen. Hal Moore’s Lessons. Impact of Huge Cuts at NPR & PBS. Are Seattle & NYC Trump’s Next Targets? Ukraine Soccer Inspires.
375. Kevin Baron. Countdown to Conflict in Venezuela. Pieces In Place for a Showdown. US Marines in Shootout in Haiti. Manosphere Monday: Fearless Fathering. Teaching Kids Chaos is the New Normal. Ivy Football Stunner, Landman & F1’s Surprising Finale.
On this explosive daily drop, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) welcomes national security reporting innovator, dad of three boys, and former head of Defense One, Kevin Baron for an unfiltered conversation on the looming military showdown in Venezuela, unpredictable moves by the Trump administration, Pentagon power grabs, and the chaos among America’s allies. Baron… Continue reading 375. Kevin Baron. Countdown to Conflict in Venezuela. Pieces In Place for a Showdown. US Marines in Shootout in Haiti. Manosphere Monday: Fearless Fathering. Teaching Kids Chaos is the New Normal. Ivy Football Stunner, Landman & F1’s Surprising Finale.
374. 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… Continue reading 374. 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!
373. 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… Continue reading 373. 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.
372. 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… Continue reading 372. 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.
371. Kristen Rouse. This Veterans Day Feels Different. Beyond the Parades. IHOP, Bloomin’ Onions & Free Stuff. A Rare Day of Unity in America. Are Vets Now in the Rear View? Teaching our Kids About All of This. Independent Veterans are Ready to Lead.
On this special Veterans Day episode, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with renowned veterans advocate Kristen Rouse for a candid, timely, and moving conversation. With honesty and heart, Paul and Kristen break down how Veterans Day 2025 feels different—exploring the evolving challenges, divisions, threats, and opportunities facing America’s veterans and those who… Continue reading 371. Kristen Rouse. This Veterans Day Feels Different. Beyond the Parades. IHOP, Bloomin’ Onions & Free Stuff. A Rare Day of Unity in America. Are Vets Now in the Rear View? Teaching our Kids About All of This. Independent Veterans are Ready to Lead.
370. 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… Continue reading 370. 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.
