{"id":3385,"date":"2019-11-21T14:43:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/34-aaron-mankin-losing-your-face-in-combat-debating-sara-huckabee-sanders-in-high-school-how-to-survive-70-surgeries-aarons-playboy-mansion-story-scars-are-not-forever-colonel-vindman\/"},"modified":"2021-11-11T14:53:23","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T14:53:23","slug":"34-aaron-mankin-losing-your-face-in-combat-debating-sara-huckabee-sanders-in-high-school-how-to-survive-70-surgeries-aarons-playboy-mansion-story-scars-are-not-forever-colonel-vindman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/34-aaron-mankin-losing-your-face-in-combat-debating-sara-huckabee-sanders-in-high-school-how-to-survive-70-surgeries-aarons-playboy-mansion-story-scars-are-not-forever-colonel-vindman\/","title":{"rendered":"34. Aaron Mankin. Losing Your Face in Combat. Debating Sara Huckabee Sanders in High School. How to Survive 70 Surgeries. Aaron\u2019s Playboy Mansion Story. Scars Are Not Forever. Colonel Vindman Under Attack. Impeachment Engulfs Trump."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA1781573112\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" scrolling=\"no\"  frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 210px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In 2005 in Iraq, the assault vehicle Marine Corporal Aaron Mankin [56:40] was riding in was hit by a devastating improvised explosive device. Four Marines died and eleven others were injured. Aaron survived, but was seriously wounded when his body caught on fire in the blast. He suffered intense burns on over 25 percent of his body. His ears, nose and mouth were essentially gone, he lost two fingers on his right hand and he sustained serious damage to his throat and lungs. You won\u2019t be able to see his scars. But you\u2019ll hear them. Aaron has experienced the unimaginable. But he has endured the pain. He has harnessed the pain. And he has emerged stronger at the broken places. Aaron is now a renowned spokesperson for millions of veterans, a patriot and a teacher. He is a true hero\u2014and funny as hell. This is the single most compelling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a> conversation yet. And a perfect pre-Thanksgiving appetizer of heart-warming content. It\u2019ll leave you thankful, motivated and forever changed. And it\u2019s perfect for sharing with family and friends as the holidays approach.<\/p>\n<p>Host Paul Rieckhoff (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paulrieckhoff\">@PaulRieckhoff<\/a>) is a combat veteran, author and renowned activist who has recently appeared on CNN, MSNBC, <em>Pod Save America <\/em>and more. He guides a candid conversation with Aaron&#8211;and takes <a href=\"https:\/\/angryamericans.us\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>(<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/angryamericans\">@AngryAmericans<\/a>) entertainingly through the latest headlines you need to know about. From the explosion of impeachment hearings, to attacks on Colonel Alexander Vindman, to the latest Democratic debate, to President Trump pardoning war criminals, to the new Ford Mustang, Rieckhoff breaks down the week\u2019s news with a uniquely independent and edgy style. And during this Veterans Month, he continues a focus on national security and military and veterans issues.<\/p>\n<p>This episode is supported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forthamiltonwhiskey.com\/copy-of-home\">Fort Hamilton Whiskey<\/a>. A finely crafted American rye whiskey born in Brooklyn, NY, Fort Hamilton is made purely from rye, malted barley, yeast and no nonsense. Celebrating Alexander Hamilton\u2019s Hearts of Oak Militia and the base that bears his name, this patriotic whiskey honors American bravery and and celebrates the fighting spirit of <em>Angry Americans<\/em>. Fort Hamilton Whiskey is The Spirit of Revolution. And some damn good whiskey.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not angry, you\u2019re not paying attention. But there are also good reasons to be happy and inspired. Download the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a> podcast for free here now. Then, join the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a> newsletter to get free behind-the-scenes video of recent guests including Chris Cuomo, Tulsi Gabbard, Scott Campbell, Ai Jen Poo, Samantha Bee, Bob Woodruff, OAR\u2019s Marc Roberg, Rachel Maddow, Chef Tom Collichio, Ron Perlman and more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>is connecting, uniting and empowering people of all backgrounds nationwide. It\u2019s changing the podcasting landscape. And powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous.us\"><em>Righteous Media<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the Conversation: <\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EPISODE 34 - AARON MANKIN FULL INTERVIEW\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U-5b12xdL28?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>In 2005 in Iraq, the assault vehicle Marine Corporal Aaron Mankin [56:40] was riding in was hit by a devastating improvised explosive device. Four Marines died and eleven others were injured. Aaron survived, but was seriously wounded when his body caught on fire in the blast. He suffered intense burns on over 25 percent of&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/34-aaron-mankin-losing-your-face-in-combat-debating-sara-huckabee-sanders-in-high-school-how-to-survive-70-surgeries-aarons-playboy-mansion-story-scars-are-not-forever-colonel-vindman\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">34. Aaron Mankin. Losing Your Face in Combat. Debating Sara Huckabee Sanders in High School. How to Survive 70 Surgeries. Aaron\u2019s Playboy Mansion Story. Scars Are Not Forever. Colonel Vindman Under Attack. 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