{"id":5272,"date":"2024-03-08T21:20:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T21:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/271-state-of-the-union-special-edition-how-did-biden-do-did-he-move-independents-dissecting-the-big-night-from-cannabis-to-ukraine-to-veterans-to-forgotistan\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T22:17:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T22:17:07","slug":"271-state-of-the-union-special-edition-how-did-biden-do-did-he-move-independents-dissecting-the-big-night-from-cannabis-to-ukraine-to-veterans-to-forgotistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/271-state-of-the-union-special-edition-how-did-biden-do-did-he-move-independents-dissecting-the-big-night-from-cannabis-to-ukraine-to-veterans-to-forgotistan\/","title":{"rendered":"271. State of the Union Special Edition. How Did Biden Do? Did He Move Independents? Dissecting The Big Night From Cannabis to Ukraine to Veterans to Forgotistan."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IA-271-mail.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5274\" \/><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA6436853437\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to a special State of the Union recap special edition episode of Independent Americans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Normally, the State of the Union address is a civics lesson, pageantry and performance. Normally, it doesn\u2019t move the needle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But last night was different. It was the most important SOTU in a generation. Voters were watching. Including millions who are still on the fence. And especially independent Americans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And so was Paul Rieckhoff. He\u2019s been a guest at the State of the Union himself twice. And he\u2019s got a quick, independent, no-BS breakdown of the big night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you missed it, this is a quick (and independent) breakdown. And if you didn\u2019t miss it, this is a take you haven\u2019t heard anywhere else. With an important focus on what was most important.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>How\u2019d Biden do? And did this big night make a difference? What did the partisans and corporate media miss?<\/p>\n<p>Press play and find out.<\/p>\n<p>Every episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\">Independent Americans<\/a> hosted by Paul Rieckhoff is the truth beyond the headlines\u2013and light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It\u2019s content for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2023\/04\/17\/poll-americans-independent-republican-democrat\">49% of Americans that proudly call themselves independent<\/a>. And it always 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 veterans 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> will continue to be your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\/posts\">Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community<\/a> of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/independent-voters-meetup-tickets-852435145467?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&amp;aff=ebdsshios\">Join Paul in Austin, Texas this weekend on Saturday, March 9 at a free Independent Voters MeetUp during South By Southwest<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-Or also in Austin for SXSW on Tuesday at 10AM for an Army Futures Command panel\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH: ALTERNATIVE HELP FOR INVISIBLE INJURIES: <a href=\"https:\/\/dodxtech.com\/schedule\/\">https:\/\/dodxtech.com\/schedule\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>-Check the hashtag <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23LookForTheHelpers&amp;src=typed_query\">#LookForTheHelpers<\/a> on social media. And share yours.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-Find us on social media or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.independentamericans.us\">http:\/\/www.IndependentAmericans.us<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\">And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>-Check out other powerful, independent Righteous podcasts 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>Independent Americans 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>Welcome to a special State of the Union recap special edition episode of Independent Americans.\u00a0 Normally, the State of the Union address is a civics lesson, pageantry and performance. Normally, it doesn\u2019t move the needle.\u00a0 But last night was different. It was the most important SOTU in a generation. Voters were watching. Including millions who&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/271-state-of-the-union-special-edition-how-did-biden-do-did-he-move-independents-dissecting-the-big-night-from-cannabis-to-ukraine-to-veterans-to-forgotistan\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">271. State of the Union Special Edition. How Did Biden Do? Did He Move Independents? 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