{"id":5892,"date":"2025-12-25T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/jason-alexanders-christmas-surprise-two-jokes-and-a-dose-of-truth\/"},"modified":"2025-12-25T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T11:00:00","slug":"jason-alexanders-christmas-surprise-two-jokes-and-a-dose-of-truth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/jason-alexanders-christmas-surprise-two-jokes-and-a-dose-of-truth\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Alexander\u2019s Christmas Surprise: Two Jokes and a Dose of Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span>In this special holiday &#8220;stocking stuffer&#8221; episode, the legendary Jason Alexander (Seinfeld, Pretty Woman) joins Paul Rieckhoff to deliver a unique Christmas gift to the Independent Americans community. Moving from a classic &#8220;you weren&#8217;t there&#8221; military jab to a sharp, sophisticated joke about the perils of radical honesty in the corporate world, Alexander brings the perfect blend of humor and edge to the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Paul and Jason wrap up the year with a heartfelt message for the veteran community and independent thinkers everywhere. Whether you\u2019re celebrating Christmas, Festivus, or looking ahead to the New Year, this quick hit of comedy and camaraderie is the perfect way to stay vigilant and keep looking for the helpers.<\/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\/urG8V4KB4ok\"><span>this episode on YouTube now<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/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. 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<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Check the hashtag <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23LookForTheHelpers&amp;src=typed_query\"><span>#LookForTheHelpers<\/span><\/a><span>. And share yours. \u2018<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Check out Jason\u2019s podcast, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/reallynoreally.com\/\"><span>Really? no, Really?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>-Find us on social media or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.independentamericans.us\"><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.IndependentAmericans.us\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.IndependentAmericans.us<\/a><\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\"><span>And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch<\/span><\/a><span> now in time for the new year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Check out other Righteous podcasts like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thefirefighters.us\/\"><span>The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra<\/span><\/a><span>, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unclemontel.us\/\"><span>Uncle Montel &#8211; The OG of Weed<\/span><\/a><span> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bdorm.us\/\"><span>B Dorm<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\"><span>Righteous Media<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>And now part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bleav.com\/shows\/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff\/\"><span>the BLEAV network<\/span><\/a><span>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ways to listen:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe\"><b>Spotify<\/b><\/a><span> \u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff\/id1457899667\"><b>Apple Podcasts<\/b><\/a><b> \u2022 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64\/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff\"><b>Amazon Podcasts<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>WAYS TO WATCH:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@independentamericans\"><b>YouTube<\/b><\/a><b> \u2022 <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/IndependentAmericansUS\/\"><b>Instagram<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Social channels:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/indy_americans\"><b>X\/Twitter<\/b><\/a><span> \u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/indyamericans.bsky.social\"><b>BlueSky<\/b><\/a><span> \u2022 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IndependentAmericansUS\/\"><b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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