{"id":5890,"date":"2025-12-23T21:02:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T21:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/jason-alexander-on-festivus-what-george-costanza-would-think-of-trump-rob-reiner-and-hope-for-the-holidays\/"},"modified":"2025-12-23T21:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T21:02:00","slug":"jason-alexander-on-festivus-what-george-costanza-would-think-of-trump-rob-reiner-and-hope-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/jason-alexander-on-festivus-what-george-costanza-would-think-of-trump-rob-reiner-and-hope-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Alexander on Festivus, What George Costanza Would Think of Trump, Rob Reiner, and Hope for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span>It\u2019s time for our Annual Festivus episode with the great, powerful, and wise Jason Alexander! Jason returns again to Independent Americans to help us air our grievances, navigate a truly turbulent holiday season and find some joy worth spreading. From the tragic origins of the Festivus holiday to the &#8220;despicable&#8221; and &#8220;amoral&#8221; nature of the Seinfeld characters that the world still loves, Jason and Paul Rieckhoff dive deep into why this &#8220;holiday for the rest of us&#8221; feels more relevant than ever in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The conversation takes a serious turn as they process the heavy news of the week, including the release of more Epstein files, the escalating tensions with Venezuela, and the tragic death of creative legend Rob Reiner. Jason shares stories from working with Rob Reiner, reflects on the magic of The Princess Bride, slams Trump\u2019s meanness, and offers a powerful perspective on protecting your &#8220;inner bubble&#8221; and maintaining community in the face of a digital world designed to keep us angry and fearful. It is a masterclass in finding light to contrast the heat, reminding us that while the &#8220;macro&#8221; world may be in dysfunction, our &#8220;micro&#8221; communities are where we find our grace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-WATCH video of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MknIr8LRkf4\"><span>this episode on YouTube now.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>-Learn more about Paul\u2019s work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/\"><span>Independent Veterans of America<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/independentamericans\/posts\"><span>Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community<\/span><\/a><span> of Independent Americans. 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