{"id":3807,"date":"2021-07-01T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/121-willie-geist-4th-of-july-special-rewind-our-v-c-day-victory-over-covid-is-finally-here-independence-independents-day-morning-joe-vs-donald-trump-july-4th-in-a-pandemic-the-wu-tang-quest\/"},"modified":"2021-07-01T10:07:29","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T10:07:29","slug":"121-willie-geist-4th-of-july-special-rewind-our-v-c-day-victory-over-covid-is-finally-here-independence-independents-day-morning-joe-vs-donald-trump-july-4th-in-a-pandemic-the-wu-tang-quest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/121-willie-geist-4th-of-july-special-rewind-our-v-c-day-victory-over-covid-is-finally-here-independence-independents-day-morning-joe-vs-donald-trump-july-4th-in-a-pandemic-the-wu-tang-quest\/","title":{"rendered":"121. Willie Geist. 4th of July Special (Rewind). Our V-C Day (Victory over COVID) Is Finally Here. Independence\/Independents Day. Morning Joe vs Donald Trump. July 4th in a Pandemic. The Wu-Tang Question. Mount Rushmore Was Infected with The Sickness."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA7671559343\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 100%;height: 210px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we\u2019re sharing some of the best from our archives. MSNBC\u2019s Willie Geist joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on July 3, 2020 in Episode 66. If you\u2019ve never heard this episode, you\u2019re in for a treat. And if you\u2019re a long time listener, you\u2019ll enjoy hearing this gem again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>From July 3, 2020:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Willie Geist (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WillieGeist\"><em>@WillieGeist<\/em><\/a><em>) is one of the most beloved leaders in American media. The co-host of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msnbc.com\/morning-joe\"><em>Morning Joe<\/em><\/a><em> and Host of NBC\u2019s TODAY, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/sunday-today\"><em>Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist<\/em><\/a><em>, and the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sunday-sitdown-with-willie-geist\/id1370507232\"><em>Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist<\/em><\/a><em> podcast, is back on Angry Americans for a uniquely candid, extended and fun conversation with his buddy, Paul Rieckhoff (<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paulrieckhoff\"><em>@PaulRieckhoff<\/em><\/a><em>). Willie was our first every guest on the pod back in <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/episode-1-willie-geist-trumps-wall-and-batman\"><em>Episode 1<\/em><\/a><em>. And now, he\u2019s finally back to talk about life hosting the show that Trump watches (and attacks) on a regular basis, interviewing newsmakers from his garage, his favorite band, fatherhood in the pandemic, and his love of hip-hop. It\u2019s Willie Geist like you\u2019ve never heard him before&#8211;as the master interviewer becomes the interviewee.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Angry Americans<\/em><\/a><em> is the freshest and realist breakdown of the news in America&#8211;and jumped to the top of the <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/chartable.com\/podcasts\/angry-americans\/charts\"><em>political and news podcast charts worldwide<\/em><\/a><em>. Paul Rieckhoff takes you into the July 4th holiday with a laid-back, fun, and at times serious, conversation with one of the most influential voices in America. The renowned activist and author also rips through the most important stories shaping the future of our country. Russian bounties paid to kill US troops, Trump\u2019s decision to finally wear a mask, the skyrocketing number of coronavirus cases at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and push to change the names of military bases dedicated to traitorous racists. And presents \u201cOperation Free America\u201d\u2014a strategy to combat Trump. Fresh off news-making appearances on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4Rqt4duPGHs\"><em>CNN with Chris Cuomo<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rawstory.com\/2020\/06\/iraq-veteran-slams-trump-for-ignoring-russian-bounty-plot-the-president-has-completely-abandoned-our-troops\/#.Xv1Jm4DgZIg.twitter\"><em>MSNBC with Ari Melber<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CuomoPrimeTime\/status\/1278170394692853761\"><em>shout-outs from Chuck D of Public Enemy<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/host\/\"><em>Rieckhoff<\/em><\/a><em> tears into all of it.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Be a part of the solution. Join us for exclusive access and events by joining our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\"> Patreon community<\/a>. Get access to events, guests, <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\">merch discounts<\/a>, and exclusive content. And <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\">check out the new IA merch<\/a> to hook up your favorite independent dad ahead of Father\u2019s Day next month.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhat all political pods ought to be: fun, engaging, freewheeling, and respectful &#8211; even welcoming- of different points of view. I\u2019m a fan.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8211;<\/em>That\u2019s what political strategist <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulBegala\/status\/1388243284884168706\">Paul Begala called <em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can also watch video of this show with Willie and more than 100 other important, inspiring and iconic leaders from <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/5-sarah-jessica-parker-americas-scooter-invasion-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-syrias-hostage-austin-tice\/\">Sarah Jessica Parker<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/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-bullshit-shot\/\">Meghan McCain<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/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-laughing-at-the\/\">Stephen Colbert<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/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-what-to-d\/\">Pete Buttigieg<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\">Righteous YouTube page<\/a>. <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>. On social media or <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\">www.IndependentAmericans.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can also watch video of this full conversation:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_49663\"  width=\"750\" height=\"421\"  data-origwidth=\"750\" data-origheight=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xeuibwFBad8?enablejsapi=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;cc_lang_pref=&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;loop=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autohide=2&#038;theme=dark&#038;color=red&#038;controls=1&#038;\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  epyt-is-override  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n><\/p>\n<p>And stay vigilant, America.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As America emerges from the pandemic and summer begins, we\u2019re sharing some of the best from our archives. MSNBC\u2019s Willie Geist joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on July 3, 2020 in Episode 66. If you\u2019ve never heard this episode, you\u2019re in for a treat. And if you\u2019re a long time listener, you\u2019ll&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/121-willie-geist-4th-of-july-special-rewind-our-v-c-day-victory-over-covid-is-finally-here-independence-independents-day-morning-joe-vs-donald-trump-july-4th-in-a-pandemic-the-wu-tang-quest\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">121. Willie Geist. 4th of July Special (Rewind). Our V-C Day (Victory over COVID) Is Finally Here. Independence\/Independents Day. Morning Joe vs Donald Trump. July 4th in a Pandemic. The Wu-Tang Question. 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MSNBC\u2019s Willie Geist joined Paul at the height of the pandemic on July 3, 2020 in Episode 66. If you\u2019ve never heard this episode, you\u2019re in for a treat. And if you\u2019re a long time listener, you\u2019ll&hellip;&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3807","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3807"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3807\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3809,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3807\/revisions\/3809"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3807"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3807"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3807"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}