{"id":5798,"date":"2025-11-12T21:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T21:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/372-its-time-to-bring-back-punk-rock-with-henry-rollins-a-constant-state-of-protest-i-hate-the-division-like-a-vial-of-nitro-following-joan-jett-into-a-hot-zone-minor-threat-fugazi-and\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T21:24:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T21:24:00","slug":"372-its-time-to-bring-back-punk-rock-with-henry-rollins-a-constant-state-of-protest-i-hate-the-division-like-a-vial-of-nitro-following-joan-jett-into-a-hot-zone-minor-threat-fugazi-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/372-its-time-to-bring-back-punk-rock-with-henry-rollins-a-constant-state-of-protest-i-hate-the-division-like-a-vial-of-nitro-following-joan-jett-into-a-hot-zone-minor-threat-fugazi-and\/","title":{"rendered":"372. It\u2019s Time To Bring Back Punk Rock with Henry Rollins. A Constant State of Protest. I Hate the Division. Like a Vial of Nitro. Following Joan Jett into a Hot Zone. Minor Threat, Fugazi and How Punk Rock Fought Nazis. Henry on Fetterman\u2019s Wardrobe."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=ANA8554210871\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got a special Veterans Week treat for this episode as Paul Rieckhoff (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PaulRieckhoff\"><u>@PaulRieckhoff<\/u><\/a>) welcomes back legendary artist, activist, and punk rock icon Henry Rollins for a fiercely honest conversation about division in America, the state of democracy, and the enduring need for vigilance. From stories of Rollins&#8217;s global travels to his reflections on what it truly means to be punk\u2014and patriotic\u2014in 2025, you\u2019ll get an unfiltered look into his mindset, leadership, and hard-earned lessons from decades on the front lines of culture and activism. They tackle everything from current headlines to personal discipline, empathy, and standing up to extremism. Rieckhoff and Rollins dissect Trump, Fetterman, Venezuela, and how music, community, and the spirit of inclusion can battle America\u2019s most toxic divisions. Whether you\u2019re a first-time listener or a devoted fan, this is a masterclass in punk rock citizenship and independent values.<\/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. 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&#8211;and stay vigilant.<\/p>\n<p>-Listen to Henry\u2019s previous appearance: <a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/47-henry-rollins-the-age-of-eventuality-the-full-rollins-origin-story-trump-is-punk-rock-henry-breaks-down-the-candidates-and-and-and-bloombergs-big-surge-here-comes-nevada-rise-ab\/\"><u>Episode 47 from February 20, 2020<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/lIWXDOOLx3A\"><u>WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n<p>-Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/\"><u>Independent Veterans of America<\/u><\/a>.<\/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. 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Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/megaphone.fm\/adchoices\">megaphone.fm\/adchoices<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve got a special Veterans Week treat for this episode as Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) welcomes back legendary artist, activist, and punk rock icon Henry Rollins for a fiercely honest conversation about division in America, the state of democracy, and the enduring need for vigilance. From stories of Rollins&#8217;s global travels to his reflections on what&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/372-its-time-to-bring-back-punk-rock-with-henry-rollins-a-constant-state-of-protest-i-hate-the-division-like-a-vial-of-nitro-following-joan-jett-into-a-hot-zone-minor-threat-fugazi-and\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">372. It\u2019s Time To Bring Back Punk Rock with Henry Rollins. A Constant State of Protest. I Hate the Division. Like a Vial of Nitro. 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