{"id":4754,"date":"2023-01-26T03:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-26T03:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/207-sebastian-junger-what-is-freedom-whats-it-like-to-die-and-come-back-is-ukraine-more-american-than-america-the-freedom-of-a-flip-phone-vets-town-hall-more-mass-shootings-zelenskyy\/"},"modified":"2024-12-04T14:16:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T14:16:18","slug":"207-sebastian-junger-what-is-freedom-whats-it-like-to-die-and-come-back-is-ukraine-more-american-than-america-the-freedom-of-a-flip-phone-vets-town-hall-more-mass-shootings-zelenskyy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/207-sebastian-junger-what-is-freedom-whats-it-like-to-die-and-come-back-is-ukraine-more-american-than-america-the-freedom-of-a-flip-phone-vets-town-hall-more-mass-shootings-zelenskyy\/","title":{"rendered":"207. Sebastian Junger. What Is Freedom? What\u2019s It Like To Die And Come Back? Is Ukraine More American than America? The Freedom of a Flip Phone. Vets Town Hall. More Mass Shootings. Zelenskyy Gets Abrams Tanks On His Birthday. Alec Baldwin &amp; THINK."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/IA-207-mail.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"566\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4756\" \/><br \/>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive  embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uym4HxDK0BU\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen class=\" embed-responsive-item\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA1804887462\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ukraine is fighting for their freedom. Iranian protestors are fighting for their freedom. And here in America, none of us feel free from the threat of gun violence.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a time where freedom is under assault always, and in all ways.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>So let\u2019s talk about freedom. In America, in Iran, in Ukraine. And let\u2019s talk about how to be more free in our lives daily. Being free from school shootings and technology. This is a deep one. It\u2019s my first in-person conversation since the pandemic. And it\u2019s a great one. With one of my favorite thinkers in America.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And one of my favorite people in America.<\/p>\n<p>Sebastian Junger (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sebastianjunger\">@SebastianJunger<\/a>) is back!<\/p>\n<p>Sebastian Junger is one of the most important authors, thinkers and public intellectuals in America. And one of the most interesting guys you\u2019ll ever hear. He\u2019s also a true badass and adventurer\u2014the spirit of Hemingway\u2014who joined us in <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/116-sebastian-junger-freedom-the-iconic-author-on-his-must-read-new-book-memorial-day-losing-his-close-friend-in-combat-walking-across-america-almost-dying-president-biden-the-soul-of-america\/\">Episode 116 &#8211; May 27, 2021<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/100-sebastian-junger-the-bestselling-author-and-award-winning-filmmaker-dissects-our-country-in-crisis-exploring-the-tortured-and-fighting-spirit-of-america-redefining-patriotism-leadership-and-f\/\">Episode 100 &#8211; February 4, 2021<\/a>. He is back to talk candidly about life, fatherhood, almost dying, Ukraine, social media, politics and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Every episode of <em>Independent Americans<\/em> breaks down the most important news stories\u2013and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It\u2019s independent content for independent Americans. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and veterans issues. In these trying times especially, <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\">Independent Americans<\/a> is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope. Stay vigilant, America.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-Get extra content, connect with guests, attend exclusive events, get merch discounts and support this critical show that speaks truth to power by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\/posts\"> joining our IA community on Patreon<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sebastianjunger.com\/\">Check out Sebastian\u2019s website<\/a> with more info about <em>Freedom<\/em>\u2013and all his other outstanding books. And more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sebastianjunger.com\/vets2021\">Vets Town Halls<\/a> happening across America.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCgQna2EqpzqzfBjlSmzT72w\">Hear the new music from Maneskin here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/uym4HxDK0BU\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#8211; Watch video of Paul and Sebastian\u2019s conversation here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>-Find us <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/independentamericansus\">on social media<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.independentamericans.us\">www.IndependentAmericans.us<\/a>. Where you can also get IA merch.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-Wanna advertise on the pod? <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/allies\/\">Hit us up<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-Also check out new episodes of other Righteous Media podcasts including the <a href=\"https:\/\/bdorm.us\/\">B Dorm Podcast<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/thefirefighters.us\/\">The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/unclemontel.us\/\">Uncle Montel &#8211; The OG of Weed<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Independent Americans is powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\">Righteous Media<\/a>. Righteous is an independent, American, Veteran-owned and led content company.\u00a0<\/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>&nbsp; Ukraine is fighting for their freedom. Iranian protestors are fighting for their freedom. And here in America, none of us feel free from the threat of gun violence.\u00a0 It\u2019s a time where freedom is under assault always, and in all ways.\u00a0 So let\u2019s talk about freedom. In America, in Iran, in Ukraine. And let\u2019s&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/207-sebastian-junger-what-is-freedom-whats-it-like-to-die-and-come-back-is-ukraine-more-american-than-america-the-freedom-of-a-flip-phone-vets-town-hall-more-mass-shootings-zelenskyy\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">207. Sebastian Junger. What Is Freedom? What\u2019s It Like To Die And Come Back? Is Ukraine More American than America? The Freedom of a Flip Phone. Vets Town Hall. More Mass Shootings. Zelenskyy Gets Abrams Tanks On His Birthday. Alec Baldwin &amp; THINK.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4755,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4754","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-episodes","entry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d.jpg",800,800,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d.jpg",800,800,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d.jpg",800,800,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d-300x300.jpg",300,300,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d.jpg",750,750,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d.jpg",800,800,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d.jpg",800,800,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dbea5d.jpg",800,800,false]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/author\/admin\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/category\/episodes\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Episodes<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"&nbsp; Ukraine is fighting for their freedom. Iranian protestors are fighting for their freedom. And here in America, none of us feel free from the threat of gun violence.\u00a0 It\u2019s a time where freedom is under assault always, and in all ways.\u00a0 So let\u2019s talk about freedom. In America, in Iran, in Ukraine. And let\u2019s&hellip;&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4754","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=4754"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4754\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5641,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4754\/revisions\/5641"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4755"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}