{"id":3320,"date":"2021-01-22T03:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T03:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/97-special-dispatch-wayne-smith-reflections-on-inauguration-the-oracle-returns-how-we-heal-our-broken-country-the-promise-the-future-holds\/"},"modified":"2021-11-11T14:53:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T14:53:22","slug":"97-special-dispatch-wayne-smith-reflections-on-inauguration-the-oracle-returns-how-we-heal-our-broken-country-the-promise-the-future-holds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/97-special-dispatch-wayne-smith-reflections-on-inauguration-the-oracle-returns-how-we-heal-our-broken-country-the-promise-the-future-holds\/","title":{"rendered":"97. SPECIAL DISPATCH: Wayne Smith. Reflections on Inauguration. \u201cThe Oracle\u201d Returns. How We Heal Our Broken Country. The Promise the Future Holds."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA4042766941\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" scrolling=\"no\"  frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 210px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We finally have a new president. A president who wants to be a uniter. A president we all hope can reach beyond partisanship. No matter how hard it will be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This post-inauguration special of <em>The Dispatches<\/em> features an important conversation with a leader who is a national voice of reason \u2014 Wayne Smith\u2014a man we call, \u201cThe Oracle.\u201d He joined us back in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-63-wayne-smith-the-funeral-of-george-floyd-covid-19-hits-the-dc-national-guard-sec-deaf-yesper-almost-gets-fired-general-milley-apologizes-cops-gets-cancelled-trump-yanks-troops-out-of-g\/\">Episode 63 of <em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a> in June of last year, and he\u2019s here again to help us get some perspective on one of the most turbulent times ever. What do we make of this week? What is our place in history? What\u2019s next? How do you reconcile with someone who tried to kill you?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re heavy questions and the solutions aren\u2019t easy, but helpers like Wayne Smith can help us all find the way.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We made it through the election. We made it through the inauguration. We made it through 4 years of Trump. And we made it through an insurrection attempt and domestic terrorist attack on our Capitol. But we made it through. And our flag is still there.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The war is on. This is your update. This is <em>The Dispatches<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Our host, Paul Rieckhoff (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paulrieckhoff\">@PaulRieckhoff<\/a>) is an Army infantry and Military Police (MP) veteran, he\u2019s fought an insurgency in Iraq, he\u2019s guarded against violent mobs and terror attacks, and he\u2019s set up check-points in New York City after 9\/11.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>The Dispatches <\/em>is powered by<a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\"> Righteous Media<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>See video of this conversation with <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fVj4Jpt6du4\">Wayne Smith<\/a> and a range of music, political, business and media players from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-86-chuck-d-fighting-the-power-2020-remix-public-enemys-iconic-founder-on-trump-biden-harris-black-lives-matter-spacex-getting-old-advice-from-prince-the-future-of-music-t\/\">Chuck D<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-55-jeffrey-wright-westworld-and-covid19-fighting-the-virus-in-brooklyn-rallying-for-restaurants-ebola-in-sierra-leone-the-slave-behind-jack-daniels-whiskey-trump-vs-the-who-stupid-hits\/\">Jeffrey Wright<\/a> to Medal of Honor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-52-flo-groberg-how-to-be-a-hero-in-the-war-vs-coronavirus-the-medal-of-honor-recipient-from-inside-seattle-on-medal-of-honor-day-the-department-of-veterans-affairs-and-pentagon-get-slammed-b\/\">Recipient Flo Groberg<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-5-sarah-jessica-parker-americas-scooter-invasion-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-syrias-hostage-austin-tice\/\">Sarah Jessica Parker<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-78-stephen-colbert-taking-on-trump-the-supreme-court-battle-breonna-taylor-leadership-after-loss-stephens-dog-eating-ai-weiweis-art-joking-in-the-face-of-fear-laughin\/\">Stephen Colbert<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-45-meghan-mccain-the-iowa-disaster-previewing-new-hampshire-haters-ivanka-and-the-oscars-life-in-on-the-campaign-trail-guns-whiskey-and-the-future-of-the-republican-party-tv-is-bullsh\/\">Meghan McCain<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-37-pete-buttigieg-reaction-to-the-afghanistan-papers-mayor-petes-favorite-drink-his-unexpected-navy-recruiter-story-arabic-not-aerobics-a-president-whos-not-a-parent-w\/\">Mayor Pete Buttigieg<\/a> on the Righteous Media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\">YouTube<\/a> page. It\u2019s political, social and industry diversity like no other show in America.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Righteous Media is your trusted, independent source for news, politics, culture and inspiration. It\u2019s a smart, fun and no-BS perspective like nowhere else in the media.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Join us for exclusive Righteous Media<em> <\/em>events and activities by becoming a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/angryamericans\/posts\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em> Patreon community<\/a>. You\u2019ll get unique access to our amazing guests, our dynamic host, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/merch\/\">merch<\/a> discounts, and exclusive content. <em>Angry Americans <\/em>and<em> The Dispatches <\/em>are possible thanks to our Patreon supporters.<\/p>\n<p>Find us on social and go deeper:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AngryAmericans\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/AngryAmericans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/angryamericansus\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/angryamericansus<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/angryamericansUSA\">https:\/\/instagram.com\/angryamericansUSA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>And YouTube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\/featured\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\/featured<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Watch the Conversation: <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE DISPATCHES: EPISODE 6 - WAYNE SMITH - FULL INTERVIEW\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fVj4Jpt6du4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/megaphone.fm\/adchoices\">megaphone.fm\/adchoices<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We finally have a new president. A president who wants to be a uniter. A president we all hope can reach beyond partisanship. No matter how hard it will be.\u00a0 This post-inauguration special of The Dispatches features an important conversation with a leader who is a national voice of reason \u2014 Wayne Smith\u2014a man we&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/97-special-dispatch-wayne-smith-reflections-on-inauguration-the-oracle-returns-how-we-heal-our-broken-country-the-promise-the-future-holds\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">97. SPECIAL DISPATCH: Wayne Smith. Reflections on Inauguration. \u201cThe Oracle\u201d Returns. How We Heal Our Broken Country. 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