{"id":4887,"date":"2023-05-04T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-04T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/221-nick-troiano-the-future-of-the-independent-movement-running-for-congress-as-an-independent-what-is-unite-america-teacher-appreciation-week-ukraine-drones-and-the-kremlin-more-shootings-sen\/"},"modified":"2023-05-04T11:11:58","modified_gmt":"2023-05-04T11:11:58","slug":"221-nick-troiano-the-future-of-the-independent-movement-running-for-congress-as-an-independent-what-is-unite-america-teacher-appreciation-week-ukraine-drones-and-the-kremlin-more-shootings-sen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/221-nick-troiano-the-future-of-the-independent-movement-running-for-congress-as-an-independent-what-is-unite-america-teacher-appreciation-week-ukraine-drones-and-the-kremlin-more-shootings-sen\/","title":{"rendered":"221. Nick Troiano. The Future of the Independent Movement. Running for Congress as an Independent. What is Unite America? Teacher Appreciation Week. Ukraine Drones and the Kremlin. More Shootings. Senator Tuberville vs The Pentagon. NBA Playoff Fire."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/IA-221-MAIL.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"563\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4890\" \/><br \/>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive  embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ok__cMbyWkA\" 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=ANA4324554356\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>May is here. And it\u2019s supposed to be the time for flowers. We\u2019ll see about that. But next week is teacher appreciation week. A reminder of how much our teachers do. And how much there always is to learn. And, this is definitely time a time to stay vigilant<\/p>\n<p>The war rages on in Ukraine. This will be a spring\u2013and likely a summer\u2014of fighting all across Ukraine. And unfortunately, fighting of different kinds also here all across America. Some on behalf of partisan forces, some on behalf of independent forces, some on behalf of authoritarian forces. But whether it\u2019s in Ukraine or Uvalde, this will be a spring and summer of learning. We all have much to learn.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And as we near Teacher Appreciation Week, it\u2019s a time to be grateful for all the teachers. And to reflect on how much they teach us\u2013and how much we all still have to learn. Especially in this moment in America\u2013and in the world\u2014when stakes have never been higher.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Good teachers help us keep our eyes on the future. And ground us in how much we have to learn. And our guest will give us all a lesson on politics\u2013and especially the state of our independent movement. Over the last year of this show, we\u2019ve also gone back and forth between two key areas of study: national and global security (with a particular focus on Ukraine)&#8211;and our rising independent movement. And we\u2019re digging in with a leader who\u2019s deep in it.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Nick Troiano (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NickTroiano\">@NickTroiano<\/a>) has been involved in the political reform movement for over a decade, including running for U.S. Congress in 2014 as an independent candidate. Now, he is the Executive Director of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uniteamerica.org\/\">Unite America<\/a>, a national organization that is working to bridge the growing partisan divide by enacting political reforms and electing candidates who put people over party.<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s out there working. And teaching. And showing independents\u2014that we can.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to another lesson in politics, civic engagement, movement building and patriotism.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll also dig into the latest from Ukraine, why one US Senator is stopping hundreds of military promotions, the latest round of deadly shootings by crazy, angry men, and why the NBA playoffs have been so damn good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to another course in the independent movement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to a look into what\u2019s possible\u2013what we CAN do.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to Teacher Appreciation Week.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to <em>Independent Americans<\/em>, Episode 221.<\/p>\n<p>Every episode of <em>Independent Americans<\/em> is independent light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It\u2019s content for the 49% of Americans that call themselves independent. And delivers the <a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\">Righteous Media<\/a> 5 Is: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact. Always with a unique focus on national security, foreign affairs and military and vets issues. This is another pod to help you stay vigilant. Because vigilance is the price of democracy. In these trying times especially, <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\">Independent Americans<\/a> is your trusted place for independent news, politics and inspiration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-Get extra content, connect with guests, events, merch discounts and support this show that speaks truth to power by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\/posts\"> joining us on Patreon<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Ok__cMbyWkA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">-WATCH video of Paul and Nick\u2019s conversation.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>-Check #LookForTheHelpers on Twitter. And share yours.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-Find us on social media or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.independentamericans.us\">www.IndependentAmericans.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>-Hear other Righteous pods like <a href=\"https:\/\/thefirefighters.us\/\">The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unclemontel.us\/\">Uncle Montel &#8211; The OG of Weed<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bdorm.us\/\">B Dorm<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Independent Americans<\/em> is powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\">Righteous Media<\/a>. America\u2019s next great independent media company.<\/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; May is here. And it\u2019s supposed to be the time for flowers. We\u2019ll see about that. But next week is teacher appreciation week. A reminder of how much our teachers do. And how much there always is to learn. And, this is definitely time a time to stay vigilant The war rages on in&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/221-nick-troiano-the-future-of-the-independent-movement-running-for-congress-as-an-independent-what-is-unite-america-teacher-appreciation-week-ukraine-drones-and-the-kremlin-more-shootings-sen\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">221. Nick Troiano. The Future of the Independent Movement. Running for Congress as an Independent. What is Unite America? Teacher Appreciation Week. Ukraine Drones and the Kremlin. More Shootings. Senator Tuberville vs The Pentagon. 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