{"id":5924,"date":"2026-01-19T20:28:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T20:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/1500-active-duty-troops-on-standby-for-minneapolis-w-paul-rieckhoff\/"},"modified":"2026-01-19T20:28:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T20:28:00","slug":"1500-active-duty-troops-on-standby-for-minneapolis-w-paul-rieckhoff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/1500-active-duty-troops-on-standby-for-minneapolis-w-paul-rieckhoff\/","title":{"rendered":"1,500 Active Duty Troops on Standby for Minneapolis w\/Paul Rieckhoff."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>More Shameful Attacks by Trump on Greenland. Protests at ICE-Leaders\u2019 Church. DOJ Puts Don Lemon \u201cOn Notice\u201d. MLK\u2019s Example. President Mayhem Politicizes Army Navy Football. CFB Championship Tonight.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Paul Rieckhoff rips through the biggest stories in America and around the world in this hard-hitting solo episode of Independent Americans. From President Mayhem\u2019s threats to seize Greenland and troll NATO, to the looming danger of the Insurrection Act and troops on alert for possible deployment to Minneapolis, Paul breaks down what matters, why it matters, and what might come next\u2014connecting the dots between ICE abuses, DOJ weaponization, and attacks on the free press so you can stay ahead of the chaos, not crushed by it.\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It\u2019s Manosphere Monday on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Paul digs into what real, strong, modern American manhood looks like\u2014and how MLK\u2019s courageous, disciplined, peaceful protest stands in absolute contrast to Trump\u2019s escalating forever war at home and abroad. He hits the latest from Iran, Iraq, Venezuela, Ukraine, and our NATO allies; explains why tariffs on key partners and the obsession with Greenland make America less safe; and exposes how Trump is trying to normalize domestic troop deployments and label dissenters as \u201cdomestic terrorists.\u201d\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Then Paul shifts gears to break down the NFL playoffs, wild divisional-round finishes, coaching shake-ups, and the college football national championship\u2014explaining why decision-making under pressure matters just as much on the field as it does in the Situation Room. He takes on Trump\u2019s new political stunt around the Army\u2013Navy game and why real patriots should resist turning it into propaganda instead of a unifying tradition, before closing with a powerful \u201csomething good\u201d on teaching his kids about Dr. King and honoring MLK\u2019s independent, moral, unflinching leadership. If you\u2019re one of the 45% of Americans who now identify as independent\u2014or just someone who wants information, integrity, and inspiration instead of fear and spin\u2014this solo episode is your briefing, your wake-up call, and your shot of hope<\/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 this episode on YouTube now.<\/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.\u00a0<\/span><\/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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