{"id":5863,"date":"2021-03-18T07:01:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-18T07:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/106-bianna-golodryga-should-schools-reopen-now-how-texas-represents-the-future-of-america-good-and-bad-breaking-down-russia-putin-navalny-and-whats-next-march-madness-the-advantage-2\/"},"modified":"2021-03-18T07:01:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T07:01:00","slug":"106-bianna-golodryga-should-schools-reopen-now-how-texas-represents-the-future-of-america-good-and-bad-breaking-down-russia-putin-navalny-and-whats-next-march-madness-the-advantage-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/106-bianna-golodryga-should-schools-reopen-now-how-texas-represents-the-future-of-america-good-and-bad-breaking-down-russia-putin-navalny-and-whats-next-march-madness-the-advantage-2\/","title":{"rendered":"106. Bianna Golodryga.  Should Schools Reopen Now? How Texas Represents the Future of America (Good and Bad). Breaking Down Russia, Putin, Navalny and What\u2019s Next. March Madness, the Advantages of Running and One Shining Moment."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>As we finally spring ahead and March Madness begins, <em>Independent<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em> Americans<\/em><\/a> is the #1 seed in your bracket for fresh, independent news, politics, culture and inspiration. It\u2019s a no-BS perspective you won\u2019t find anywhere else in the media. One that always dominates the paint on national security, foreign affairs, leadership, and social impact.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>March Madness is here. But not just the basketball tournament. Schools are reopening, millions are getting the vaccine, and help from the government is on the way. But the final score of America\u2019s biggest game is still undecided. Texas is still recovering from it\u2019s lights going out, Biden has called Putin a \u201ckiller\u201d and put new sanctions on Russia, and a young white white man murdered six Asian American women in a brutal Atlanta shooting spree. March came in like a lion&#8211;and is not letting up. And we have a pod&#8212;and an inspiring and experienced guest&#8211;to help you through to the final buzzer.<\/p>\n<p>Bianna Golodryga (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/biannagolodryga\">@BiannaGolodryga<\/a>) has been a thoughtful and trusted fixture in the media for two decades. She is CNN\u2019s dynamic Global Affairs analyst, an expert on Russia, a native Texan, a mother, an inspiring American immigration story, and a huge basketball fan. She\u2019s been co-host of CBS \u201cThis Morning\u201d, co-host of ABC\u2019s \u201cGood Morning America\u201d, and an anchor for Yahoo News. After migrating to the US as a child from Moldova, in the former Soviet Union, Bianna grew up in Houston as a Rockets fan, and started her journalism career as a producer for CNBC. She\u2019s interviewed newsmakers including President Clinton, Condoleezza Rice and Warren Buffett. She also went to High School with Beyonce and Estaban Powell from the Texas classic, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0106677\/\"><em>Dazed and Confused<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Bianna joins <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/indy_americans\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a> and our host Paul Rieckhoff (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paulrieckhoff\">@PaulRieckhoff<\/a>) for a smart and fun conversation about the most urgent issues in America. They power through the spin and complexity, and post up on how to survive hard times, parenting in the pandemic, and the importance of caffeine. And Rieckhoff shares what it was like to take one of the biggest shots of his life: the COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a fast-paced conversation between Rieckhoff and another iconic, important and inspiring American. The kind of conversation with a thought-leader that has defined <em>Independent Americans <\/em>for almost two years. It\u2019s the perfect podcast to guide you through the madness and into the most anticipated spring of our lifetime.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>America is more divided than ever. But <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a> adds light to contrast all the heat of other political shows. Every show brings the <a href=\"http:\/\/righteous.us\/\">Righteous Media<\/a> 5 I\u2019s: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact&#8211;and leaves you empowered and inspired.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re among the 40% of Americans who are independent, this is your show. If you\u2019re a Republican or Democrat&#8211;but not a die-hard partisan&#8211;this is your show. If you\u2019re a concerned citizen who cares about the future of your country, this is your show. All are welcome. We invite you to be a part of the solution. Join us for exclusive access and events by becoming a member of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em> Patreon community<\/a>. Get access to events, guests, <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\">merch discounts<\/a> and exclusive content.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>And be sure to <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\">check out our very cool new IA merch! Durable camping mugs, cool hats and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>You can also see video of this conversation with Bianna Golodryga and over 100 leaders from <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/86-chuck-d-fighting-the-power-2020-remix-public-enemys-iconic-founder-on-trump-biden-harris-black-lives-matter-spacex-getting-old-advice-from-prince-the-future-of-music-the-ny-kn\/\">Chuck D<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/82-chuck-hagel-the-former-sec-of-defense-on-trump-his-relationship-with-biden-american-leadership-in-crisis-the-future-of-independent-politics-the-debate-and-epic-halloween-costumes-from-woun\/\">Chuck Hagel<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/5-sarah-jessica-parker-americas-scooter-invasion-the-white-house-correspondents-dinner-syrias-hostage-austin-tice\/\">Sarah Jessica Parker<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/45-meghan-mccain-the-iowa-disaster-previewing-new-hampshire-haters-ivanka-and-the-oscars-life-in-on-the-campaign-trail-guns-whiskey-and-the-future-of-the-republican-party-tv-is-bullshit-shot\/\">Meghan McCain<\/a>; <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/78-stephen-colbert-taking-on-trump-the-supreme-court-battle-breonna-taylor-leadership-after-loss-stephens-dog-eating-ai-weiweis-art-joking-in-the-face-of-fear-laughing-at-the\/\">Stephen Colbert<\/a> to <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/37-pete-buttigieg-reaction-to-the-afghanistan-papers-mayor-petes-favorite-drink-his-unexpected-navy-recruiter-story-arabic-not-aerobics-a-president-whos-not-a-parent-what-to-d\/\">Mayor Pete Buttigieg<\/a> on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCrlrGIJcmgIsJQgOR1ev-ew\">Righteous YouTube page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.angryamericans.us\/\"><em>Independent Americans<\/em><\/a> connects, informs and inspires&#8211;and is powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.righteous.us\">Righteous Media<\/a>. Find us on your favorite social media platforms and <a href=\"http:\/\/independentamericans.us\/\">http:\/\/www.IndependentAmericans.us<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And stay vigilant, America.<\/p>\n<p><em>Watch this full conversation:<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NMGBliQbUyU\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/NMGBliQbUyU<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href=\"https:\/\/pcm.adswizz.com\">pcm.adswizz.com<\/a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we finally spring ahead and March Madness begins, Independent Americans is the #1 seed in your bracket for fresh, independent news, politics, culture and inspiration. It\u2019s a no-BS perspective you won\u2019t find anywhere else in the media. One that always dominates the paint on national security, foreign affairs, leadership, and social impact.\u00a0<br \/>\nMarch Madness is here. But not just the basketball tournament. Schools are reopening, millions are getting the vaccine, and help from the government is on the way. But the final score of America\u2019s biggest game is still undecided. Texas is still recovering from it\u2019s lights going out, Biden has called Putin a \u201ckiller\u201d and put new sanctions on Russia, and a young white white man murdered six Asian American women in a brutal Atlanta shooting spree. March came in like a lion&#8211;and is not letting up. And we have a pod&#8212;and an inspiring and experienced guest&#8211;to help you through to the final buzzer.<br \/>\nBianna Golodryga (@BiannaGolodryga) has been a thoughtful and trusted fixture in the media for two decades. She is CNN\u2019s dynamic Global Affairs analyst, an expert on Russia, a native Texan, a mother, an inspiring American immigration story, and a huge basketball fan. She\u2019s been co-host of CBS \u201cThis Morning\u201d, co-host of ABC\u2019s \u201cGood Morning America\u201d, and an anchor for Yahoo News. After migrating to the US as a child from Moldova, in the former Soviet Union, Bianna grew up in Houston as a Rockets fan, and started her journalism career as a producer for CNBC. She\u2019s interviewed newsmakers including President Clinton, Condoleezza Rice and Warren Buffett. She also went to High School with Beyonce and Estaban Powell from the Texas classic, Dazed and Confused.\u00a0<br \/>\nBianna joins Independent Americans and our host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) for a smart and fun conversation about the most urgent issues in America. They power through the spin and complexity, and post up on how to survive hard times, parenting in the pandemic, and the importance of caffeine. And Rieckhoff shares what it was like to take one of the biggest shots of his life: the COVID-19 vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a fast-paced conversation between Rieckhoff and another iconic, important and inspiring American. The kind of conversation with a thought-leader that has defined Independent Americans for almost two years. It\u2019s the perfect podcast to guide you through the madness and into the most anticipated spring of our lifetime.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>America is more divided than ever. But Independent Americans adds light to contrast all the heat of other political shows. Every show brings the Righteous Media 5 I\u2019s: independence, integrity, information, inspiration and impact&#8211;and leaves you empowered and inspired.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re among the 40% of Americans who are independent, this is your show. If you\u2019re a Republican or Democrat&#8211;but not a die-hard partisan&#8211;this is your show. If you\u2019re a concerned citizen who cares about the future of your country, this is your show. All are welcome. We invite you to be a part of the solution. Join us for exclusive access and events by becoming a member of the Independent Americans Patreon community. Get access to events, guests, merch discounts and exclusive content.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And be sure to check out our very cool new IA merch! Durable camping mugs, cool hats and more.<\/p>\n<p>You can also see video of this conversation with Bianna Golodryga and over 100 leaders from Chuck D to Chuck Hagel; Sarah Jessica Parker to Meghan McCain; Stephen Colbert to Mayor Pete Buttigieg on the Righteous YouTube page.<br \/>\nIndependent Americans connects, informs and inspires&#8211;and is powered by Righteous Media. Find us on your favorite social media platforms and www.IndependentAmericans.us.\u00a0<br \/>\nAnd stay vigilant, America.<br \/>\nWatch this full conversation:<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/NMGBliQbUyU<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5880,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-episodes","entry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":{"full":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1.jpg",1400,1400,false],"landscape":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1.jpg",1400,1400,false],"portraits":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1.jpg",1400,1400,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1-300x300.jpg",300,300,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1-1024x1024.jpg",750,750,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1.jpg",1400,1400,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1.jpg",1400,1400,false],"post-thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/ia-promo-square-ep106-1.jpg",1400,1400,false]},"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"admin","author_link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/author\/admin\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/category\/episodes\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Episodes<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"As we finally spring ahead and March Madness begins, Independent Americans is the #1 seed in your bracket for fresh, independent news, politics, culture and inspiration. 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