{"id":5784,"date":"2025-11-03T23:44:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/365-sebastian-junger-the-divisive-mamdani-moment-nycs-rorschach-test-for-a-divided-america-manosphere-monday-rieckhoff-shares-who-hes-voting-for-and-why-a-tense-election-day-ev\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T23:44:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T23:44:00","slug":"365-sebastian-junger-the-divisive-mamdani-moment-nycs-rorschach-test-for-a-divided-america-manosphere-monday-rieckhoff-shares-who-hes-voting-for-and-why-a-tense-election-day-ev","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/365-sebastian-junger-the-divisive-mamdani-moment-nycs-rorschach-test-for-a-divided-america-manosphere-monday-rieckhoff-shares-who-hes-voting-for-and-why-a-tense-election-day-ev\/","title":{"rendered":"365. Sebastian Junger. The Divisive Mamdani Moment. NYC\u2019s Rorschach Test For a Divided America. Manosphere Monday. Rieckhoff Shares Who He\u2019s Voting For and Why. A Tense Election Day Eve. IVA\u2019s 2025 Endorsements. Halloween, World Series and ICE Raids."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA5554341806\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Fan favorite, award-winning author and journalist Sebastian Junger returns to Independent Americans for a consequential conversation with Paul Rieckhoff. He\u2019s always one of our favorites that pulls no punches. On the eve of a divided nation\u2019s Election Day, and NYC&#8217;s race for Mayor dominating global attention, Junger and Rieckhoff take a raw, honest look at democracy under fire, political extremism, masculinity in crisis, and America\u2019s struggle for unity. For our weekly installment of \u201cManosphere Monday,\u201d this candid exchange explores the fallout of economic injustice, failing leadership, class tension, and the search for hope\u2014along with Junger\u2019s personal insights from fatherhood to combat reporting. And digs into the strengths and weaknesses of the three men running to be Mayor of New York and face down Trump .Timely, unfiltered, and fiercely independent.<\/p>\n<p>Sebastian also shares his unique perspective on democracy under threat, the challenges gripping masculinity today, Veterans Day next week, and the urgent need for unity amidst division. You\u2019ll also hear insights on economic justice, leadership, fascism and lessons from the military that America needs now more than ever. And, what it was like to take his little girls trick or treating on Manhattan\u2019s Lower East Side.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories&#8211;and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. Its 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&#8211;and stay vigilant.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cYsd60u06pU\"><u>WATCH video of this episode.<\/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>Fan favorite, award-winning author and journalist Sebastian Junger returns to Independent Americans for a consequential conversation with Paul Rieckhoff. He\u2019s always one of our favorites that pulls no punches. On the eve of a divided nation\u2019s Election Day, and NYC&#8217;s race for Mayor dominating global attention, Junger and Rieckhoff take a raw, honest look at&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/365-sebastian-junger-the-divisive-mamdani-moment-nycs-rorschach-test-for-a-divided-america-manosphere-monday-rieckhoff-shares-who-hes-voting-for-and-why-a-tense-election-day-ev\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">365. Sebastian Junger. The Divisive Mamdani Moment. NYC\u2019s Rorschach Test For a Divided America. Manosphere Monday. 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