Category: Episodes

The flood of emotions, political news and outrageous Trump cabinet nominees continues. And so do the potential threats to our country. Trump wants to deploy US troops to remove migrants. A controversial SecDef nominee wants to ban women in combat (while they’re in combat now). RFK Jr could lead HHS. The new VA Secretary nominee… Continue reading 308. Barbara Starr. Hegseth Backlash Grows. Pentagon Purge. Deploying US Troops Against Migrants. Collins Is Trump’s Radical VA Sec Pick. The Onion Buys Infowars. RFK Jr Returns. Biden Unshackles Ukraine. Morning Joe Bends the Knee. Chicken Hawks.

Union organizer, mechanic, first-time candidate and superstar independent Navy veteran, Dan Osborn (@OsobornForSenate) is back and he’s here to let us know what it was like to run the highest profile independent political race since Ross Perot, how he broke through, and what’s next for him and the movement. You met him here first back in… Continue reading 307. Exclusive: Dan Osborn. The Breakout Nebraska Independent Shares Lessons Learned. The Axe and the Trees. Hegseth for SecDef is Nuts. We Don’t Need a Third Party Now—We Need No Party. How Kodi Sawin Softened The Ground. Silver Surfing with Stan Lee.

The results are in. And America is very different now. If you need a dose of clarity, independent analysis, and inspiration, Paul Rieckhoff’s got you covered in the candid new pod. And, he offers reason for hope in the results of 11 independent vet candidates who ran in races nationwide. Many of these folks, were… Continue reading 306. Election Recap. A Dark Time is Upon Us. Trump Rolls. I Tried to Warn Them About Harris. Independent Vet Candidates Make History. Dems, Come Declare Your Independence. We Are the Guardrails Now. Veterans Day 2024.

Halloween is here and only one thing is scarier than the ghouls and goblins of this year’s elections. Because nothing is scarier than fascists. Or less American. And as we barrel towards the most consequential election of our lifetimes, there is no neutral. No safe space. And there is definitely no sitting this one out.… Continue reading 305. Election Day is Almost Here. Happy Halloween. Trump The Fascist. Musk’s Secret Meetings With Putin. National Media Finally Focuses on Dan Osborn. North Korean Troops Move Closer to Ukraine. CNN is Ass. The World Series Is About More Than Baseball.

This week, as the election draws closer, we’re narrowing the focus on national security. And we’ve got the perfect guest to discuss the topics that keep the watchers up at night and the area that is most likely to produce an October surprise. Tom Bowman is the legendary NPR National Desk reporter who covers the… Continue reading 304. Tom Bowman. Legendary NPR Pentagon Reporter. Will January 6th Happen Again? Gen John Kelly Finally Speaks Out. Hamas Leader Sinwar is Dead. Tulsi Gabbard is No Longer a Self-Proclaimed Independent—GOOD! The Yankees Win! (And the Liberty and Dodgers).

Welcome back to our groundbreaking “Meet The 2024 Independent Candidates” series—highlighting independent candidates of all kinds, for all levels of office, from all across America. This week, we’re bringing back a powerhouse and fan favorite, Shelane Etchison (@ShelaneEtchison). She’s running for Congress in North Carolina’s 9th District while pregnant and at the same time dealing… Continue reading 302. Shelane Etchison. Independent Vet Making History in North Carolina. Hurricane Milton is Our October Surprise. Dan Osborn Surging in Nebraska. 10/7: One Year Later. Mayor Adams is Killing the Democrats’ Brand. Dolly Steps Up. MLB Playoffs are Awesome.

The Democrats and Republicans are attacking each other on a daily basis. The presidential race is at a fever pitch. And 82% of all new voter registrations are independents. And as both sides try to court the undecideds and pander to their bases, we’ve been busy introducing you to America’s next generation of leaders. Independent… Continue reading 301. Travis Endicott. Independent Vet For Mayor of Ridgecrest, Ca. Walz and Vance Clash. #MayorDisaster Indicted. Trump’s Asinine TBI Denial. Israel Gets Nasrallah—and War with Iran. McChrystal Endorses Harris. Trump Meets Zelensky & Embarrasses America.

For the last four and a half years we’ve brought you some of the most consequential independent voices in America. Celebrities, politicians, athletes. We’ve covered the whole gamut. And it’s all built up to our 2024 Meet The Independent Candidates Series. It’s the only place in media spotlighting independent veteran candidates from around the country… Continue reading 300. Nick Batter. Independent Army Vet for Nebraska Legislature. The Cornhusker State is the Epicenter of the Movement. Welcome Back to the US President Zelensky. Independents Will Decide Pennsylvania. The Red Bandana Game. Mayor Adams Should Resign.