December has already been crazy. But it may feel like the calm before the storm once we get to January. With less than 60 days until Trump’s inauguration, the news, chaos and controversy is taking no holiday break. And we’ve got the perfect returning guest to help us make sense of all of it.… Continue reading 310. Sebastian Junger. Hegseth’s Mom Pushes Back. Biden Pardons Hunter. Dems Are Ridiculous. Of Course Trump’s Sec of the Navy Never Served. The Economist Wants to Cut Vets Benefits. Russia Steals Ukrainian Kids. Martial Law in South Korea. Wild Robot.
Category: Highlights
303. Dan Osborn. The Surging Independent Vet for Senate in Nebraska Returns. Gen Milley Calls Trump a Fascist. Jimmy McCain Endorses Harris. North Korean Troops in Ukraine. Steven Seagal Loves Putin. Helpers Respond To Hurricanes. Playoff Baseball Rocks.
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. In our last episode we heard from Shelane Etchison, a super badass veteran running for Congress in North Carolina. This episode we have another inspiring veteran. And he’s one of… Continue reading 303. Dan Osborn. The Surging Independent Vet for Senate in Nebraska Returns. Gen Milley Calls Trump a Fascist. Jimmy McCain Endorses Harris. North Korean Troops in Ukraine. Steven Seagal Loves Putin. Helpers Respond To Hurricanes. Playoff Baseball Rocks.
290. Jake Wood. A Marine Sniper’s Perspective on the Trump Assassination Attempt. JD Vance Nominated for VP. Trump is on a Roll. Biden Doesn’t Get It. Angry, Lonely, Young Men with Guns. Trump’s Leaked Phone Call with RFK Jr. Tough Times.
Former President Trump narrowly avoided an assassin’s bullet. America is on edge. And it feels like we’re all dodging news bullets every day. These are incomparably trying times in America, many are divided, and everyone is concerned. Biden’s campaign continues to disintegrate—and so does international confidence in US leadership and American morale. The most important,… Continue reading 290. Jake Wood. A Marine Sniper’s Perspective on the Trump Assassination Attempt. JD Vance Nominated for VP. Trump is on a Roll. Biden Doesn’t Get It. Angry, Lonely, Young Men with Guns. Trump’s Leaked Phone Call with RFK Jr. Tough Times.
285. Willie Geist. Father’s Day Special. America’s Cool Dad Returns to Talk Parenting, Baseball, Covering Trump and Biden, Patriotism, How to be Respectful and Fair. Our Kids Are Watching. Bad Dads. Wes Moore is Jasson Dominguez. The D-Day Challenge.
Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) is America’s cool dad. Hosting Morning Joe on MSNBC all week and hosting his own hugely popular Sunday TODAY show on NBC on the weekends. He’s also a devoted husband and dad. He joins us for a Father’s Day special to talk candidly about how he does both so well. He’s a… Continue reading 285. Willie Geist. Father’s Day Special. America’s Cool Dad Returns to Talk Parenting, Baseball, Covering Trump and Biden, Patriotism, How to be Respectful and Fair. Our Kids Are Watching. Bad Dads. Wes Moore is Jasson Dominguez. The D-Day Challenge.
274. Ken Burns. How Sick is America? Who is He Voting For and Why? Is HE Fearful of a Civil War? Transactional vs Transformational. Social Media, Cable News and the State of our National Conversation. The Heroes of Today.
Few people have studied America and what it means to be an American more and at a deeper level than our guest in this one. He has dedicated his life to documenting the stories of the people, the history and the cultures that have shaped us all. And as we enter what is one of… Continue reading 274. Ken Burns. How Sick is America? Who is He Voting For and Why? Is HE Fearful of a Civil War? Transactional vs Transformational. Social Media, Cable News and the State of our National Conversation. The Heroes of Today.
261. Scott Galloway. Prof G’s Predictions for 2024. The United States vs Itself. Young People Being Left Behind. Reinvest in the Middle Class. SECDEF in the ICU, White House in the Dark. Attacks on US Troops Continue. Trump Mocks McCain Again.
As we head into what is almost sure to be a rocky 2024, we wanted to get you the best look ahead possible. So we brought back a fan favorite. A guest who isn’t afraid to make bold predictions. And a guest who’s smart enough to back them up. He’s a master of marketing, business,… Continue reading 261. Scott Galloway. Prof G’s Predictions for 2024. The United States vs Itself. Young People Being Left Behind. Reinvest in the Middle Class. SECDEF in the ICU, White House in the Dark. Attacks on US Troops Continue. Trump Mocks McCain Again.
257. General Barry McCaffrey. Analyzing The State of the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Biden’s Big Border Problem. Zelensky’s Painful Return to Washington. Israel’s Greatest Test. More Rocket Attacks on US Troops. Does America Look Weak? McCaffrey for Mayor?
This holiday season is a heavy one. It’s hard to fully distract yourself from what’s happening around the world. No matter how good the Knicks are doing, no matter how sensational the Giants rookie quarterback Tommy Cutlets DeVito has been. No matter how much holiday cheer you bring or share or experience, there’s still a… Continue reading 257. General Barry McCaffrey. Analyzing The State of the Wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Biden’s Big Border Problem. Zelensky’s Painful Return to Washington. Israel’s Greatest Test. More Rocket Attacks on US Troops. Does America Look Weak? McCaffrey for Mayor?
244. Sec Pete Buttigieg. War in Israel. How Should America Respond? Is US Transportation Ready for Hamas? Trump & Tuberville vs Milley & Kelly. Buttigieg & Moore in 2028? How to Talk to Kids About These Crazy Times. Training Vets to Drive Trucks.
For 243 episodes, your host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) has reminded us all to #StayVigilant. This weekend was a stark reminder of what that means and why it is important. The horrifying attacks on the Israeli people shocked us all. And times like this are too important to wait to get the information you need.… Continue reading 244. Sec Pete Buttigieg. War in Israel. How Should America Respond? Is US Transportation Ready for Hamas? Trump & Tuberville vs Milley & Kelly. Buttigieg & Moore in 2028? How to Talk to Kids About These Crazy Times. Training Vets to Drive Trucks.
214. Rachel Maddow. Chef Robert Irvine. Gov Wes Moore. Gen Barry McCaffrey. From Secret Pancake Recipes to Music Recommendations to Tips on Working Out. Bonus Conversations With Recent Guests. The Iraq War: 20 Years Later. March Madness & Semper Gumby.
Instead of one amazing guest and conversation, you’re gonna get 4! Our paid Patreon supporters always get a special extra piece of content after every show. And in this episode, we’re gonna share FOUR! From four of our recent, and most popular guests. We’ve been on a tear of booking lately, and these four clips… Continue reading 214. Rachel Maddow. Chef Robert Irvine. Gov Wes Moore. Gen Barry McCaffrey. From Secret Pancake Recipes to Music Recommendations to Tips on Working Out. Bonus Conversations With Recent Guests. The Iraq War: 20 Years Later. March Madness & Semper Gumby.
213. General Barry McCaffrey. Ukraine’s Brutal Next Phase. Bloody, Expensive, Hard, Necessary. Why Russia Must Lose. What China Might Do. Recruiting For Team None of the Above. No Accountability for Afghanistan. AUMF You. F1 is Back–and Like Independents.
War is bloody, expensive and hard. And sometimes, necessary. The prolonged occupation of Afghanistan was probably not necessary. The initial invasion probably was. But we can debate all of that for decades. And we will. But what is not debatable is the incredibly high cost of leaving your allies, or even your own Marines… Continue reading 213. General Barry McCaffrey. Ukraine’s Brutal Next Phase. Bloody, Expensive, Hard, Necessary. Why Russia Must Lose. What China Might Do. Recruiting For Team None of the Above. No Accountability for Afghanistan. AUMF You. F1 is Back–and Like Independents.
