{"id":5760,"date":"2025-09-25T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/353-ethan-penner-independent-for-governor-of-california-the-golden-state-in-crisis-can-he-really-win-standing-up-for-the-center-a-bold-vision-for-reforming-the-tax-system-independents-as-a-sour\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T07:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T07:01:00","slug":"353-ethan-penner-independent-for-governor-of-california-the-golden-state-in-crisis-can-he-really-win-standing-up-for-the-center-a-bold-vision-for-reforming-the-tax-system-independents-as-a-sour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/353-ethan-penner-independent-for-governor-of-california-the-golden-state-in-crisis-can-he-really-win-standing-up-for-the-center-a-bold-vision-for-reforming-the-tax-system-independents-as-a-sour\/","title":{"rendered":"353. Ethan Penner. Independent for Governor of California. The Golden State in Crisis. Can He Really Win? Standing Up For The Center. A Bold Vision For Reforming The Tax System. Independents As a Source of Unity After The Kirk Assassination.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA7457636744\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>This continues to be THE podcast for independent and unaffiliated Americans. No other show is focused on independents and independent elected leaders and candidates like we are.<\/p>\n<p>Why do America\u2019s biggest states leave us with so few choices? Independent candidate for California Governor, businessman and author Ethan Penner, joins our Paul Rieckhoff (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulRieckhoff\"><u>@PaulRieckhoff<\/u><\/a>) for a raw and insightful conversation that dives deep into the state\u2019s dire housing, affordability, and political challenges, the corruption of the two party system\u2014and offers a bold vision for a new California Dream.<\/p>\n<p>California is in crisis. Homelessness at historic highs, unaffordable living, and a broken political system. This week, Paul Rieckhoff sits down with Ethan Penner\u2014one of the boldest independent candidates California has ever seen\u2014to talk about radical solutions, restoring the American Dream, and what it takes to go it alone against the political machine. This is Penner\u2019s first national podcast appearance since declaring his candidacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Get candid, unfiltered insight into why Penner thinks the time is ripe for independent leadership, how his outsider strategy could work, and what his innovative tax plan means for every Californian\u2014from the rich to the struggling middle class.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the latest installment of our groundbreaking \u201cMeet The Independent Candidate\u201d series\u2014and follows Dan Osborne, Todd Achilles, Rick Bennett and many others.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories\u2014and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It\u2019s independent content for independent Americans. In these trying times especially, Independent Americans is your trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration, and hope. The podcast that helps you stay ahead of the curve\u2014and stay vigilant.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennerforgovernor.com\/\"><u>Learn more about Ethan\u2019s campaign for Governor of California<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>-Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/\"><u>Independent Veterans of America<\/u><\/a> and all of <a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/candidates\/\"><u>the IVA candidates<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\/posts\"><u>Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community<\/u><\/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>-Check the hashtag <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23LookForTheHelpers&amp;src=typed_query\"><u>#LookForTheHelpers<\/u><\/a>. 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Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/megaphone.fm\/adchoices\">megaphone.fm\/adchoices<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This continues to be THE podcast for independent and unaffiliated Americans. No other show is focused on independents and independent elected leaders and candidates like we are. Why do America\u2019s biggest states leave us with so few choices? Independent candidate for California Governor, businessman and author Ethan Penner, joins our Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/353-ethan-penner-independent-for-governor-of-california-the-golden-state-in-crisis-can-he-really-win-standing-up-for-the-center-a-bold-vision-for-reforming-the-tax-system-independents-as-a-sour\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">353. Ethan Penner. Independent for Governor of California. The Golden State in Crisis. Can He Really Win? Standing Up For The Center. 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