{"id":3618,"date":"2021-03-11T08:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T08:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/105-wes-moore-robin-hoods-ceo-on-one-year-of-the-pandemic-coming-2-america-harry-meghan-the-expanse-how-the-covid-child-tax-credit-will-transform-america-is-wes-running-for-gov\/"},"modified":"2021-11-11T14:53:22","modified_gmt":"2021-11-11T14:53:22","slug":"105-wes-moore-robin-hoods-ceo-on-one-year-of-the-pandemic-coming-2-america-harry-meghan-the-expanse-how-the-covid-child-tax-credit-will-transform-america-is-wes-running-for-gov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/105-wes-moore-robin-hoods-ceo-on-one-year-of-the-pandemic-coming-2-america-harry-meghan-the-expanse-how-the-covid-child-tax-credit-will-transform-america-is-wes-running-for-gov\/","title":{"rendered":"105. Wes Moore. Robin Hood\u2019s CEO on One Year of The Pandemic Coming 2 America, Harry &amp; Meghan &amp; The Expanse How the COVID Child Tax Credit Will Transform America Is Wes Running for Governor? The Murder of 2LT Richard Collins, Extremism &amp; Mountains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA6907917402\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;height: 210px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As spring finally nears, <em>Independent<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em> Americans<\/em><\/a> blooms as your fresh, trusted, independent source for news, politics, culture and inspiration. It\u2019s a smart, dynamic perspective you won\u2019t find anywhere else in the media. And one that\u2019s always grounded in a focus on national security, leadership and social impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The weather is getting warmer. The vaccine is coming. Spring is coming. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wesmoore.com\/\">Wes Moore<\/a> is back! After a brutal winter, the hope of spring is blooming across the country. And it\u2019s the perfect time to bring back one of our most popular guests ever.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Wes Moore (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamwesmoore\">@iamWesMoore<\/a>) returns for an extended, candid conversation about the most pressing issues in America. An inspiring force for good and one of the most exciting thought-leaders in America, Wes is a best-selling author, father, activist, combat veteran and the CEO of poverty-fighting juggernaut <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robinhood.org\/\">Robin Hood<\/a>. He joined us back in <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/10-wes-moore-trumps-d-day-the-feel-of-handcuffs-on-your-wrists-how-to-be-a-good-dad\/\">Episode 6<\/a>&#8211;and he\u2019s back now to give you hope. He talks about his decision to leave Robin Hood, his work to demand justice for<a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/prince-georges-county\/2021\/01\/urbanski-sentence-murder-richard-collins-iii\/\"> murdered Army 2LT Richard Collins<\/a>, changes at his alma matter, Johns Hopkins, the painful loss of a friend to suicide, and his recent announcement that <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iamwesmoore\/status\/1364586670453125120\">he\u2019s considering a run for Governor of Maryland<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>His best-selling book, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Other-Wes-Moore-Name-Fates\/dp\/0385528205\"><em>The Other Wes Moore<\/em><\/a> describes his rise from inner city Baltimore to a Rhodes Scholarship, and is a phenomenon that will soon be a movie produced by Oprah. The combat veteran and regular on <em>Morning Joe<\/em> joins <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indy_americans\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a> and his old buddy, fellow activist and veteran Paul Rieckhoff (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paulrieckhoff\">@PaulRieckhoff<\/a>), for an insightful conversation about the pandemic after year one, how poverty, education and health needs have skyrocketed, and what the expansion of <a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/Politics\/historic-expansion-child-tax-credit-covid-relief-bill\/story?id=76340325\">the child tax credit in the new COVID relief bill<\/a> could mean for you. Wes and Paul also dig into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6802400\/\"><em>Coming 2 America<\/em><\/a>, and the Meghan and Harry interview, and what they both reveal about race and change in America.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a fun and fast-moving conversation between Rieckhoff and another iconic, important and inspiring American. The kind of conversation between two renowned thought-leaders that has defined <em>Independent Americans <\/em>for almost two years. It\u2019s the perfect episode to help you through the final days of winter-and launch you into an exciting spring we\u2019ve all been working for.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>America is more divided than ever before. But <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a> adds light to contrast all the heat of other political shows. Every episode brings the <a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\">Righteous Media<\/a> 5 I\u2019s: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact&#8211;and explores the most pressing issues of the day with leaders who are determining what America will be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re among the 40% of Americans who are independent, this is your show. If you\u2019re a Republican or Democrat , but you\u2019re not a die-hard partisan, this is your show. If you\u2019re a concerned citizen who cares about the future of your country, this is your show. All are welcome. We invite you to be a part of the solution.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>And join us for exclusive access and events by becoming a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em> Patreon community<\/a>. For $5, get access to events, guests, <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\">merch discounts<\/a> and exclusive content.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>You can also see video of this conversation with Wes Moore and over 100 episodes with leaders 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 Chuck Hagel; <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-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>; <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-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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\">YouTube<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Stay vigilant, America. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a> connects, informs and inspires&#8211;and is powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous.us\">Righteous Media<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the web: <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\">https:\/\/IndependentAmericans.us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indy_americans\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/indy_americans<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Youtube: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/IndependentAmericansUS\/\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/IndependentAmericansUS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IndependentAmericansUS\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IndependentAmericansUS<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about your ad choices. 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It\u2019s a smart, dynamic perspective you won\u2019t find anywhere else in the media. And one that\u2019s always grounded in a focus on national security, leadership and social impact.\u00a0 The weather is getting warmer. The vaccine is&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/105-wes-moore-robin-hoods-ceo-on-one-year-of-the-pandemic-coming-2-america-harry-meghan-the-expanse-how-the-covid-child-tax-credit-will-transform-america-is-wes-running-for-gov\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">105. Wes Moore. Robin Hood\u2019s CEO on One Year of The Pandemic Coming 2 America, Harry &amp; Meghan &amp; The Expanse How the COVID Child Tax Credit Will Transform America Is Wes Running for Governor? 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