{"id":6042,"date":"2026-03-27T17:50:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:50:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/special-no-kings-preview-trumps-imploding-base-w-ken-casey-of-dropkick-murphys\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T17:50:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:50:45","slug":"special-no-kings-preview-trumps-imploding-base-w-ken-casey-of-dropkick-murphys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/special-no-kings-preview-trumps-imploding-base-w-ken-casey-of-dropkick-murphys\/","title":{"rendered":"Special No Kings Preview: Trump\u2019s Imploding Base w\/Ken Casey of Dropkick Murphys."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0Iran, Patriotism, Fed-Up White Working Class, Fighting Authoritarians, Will He Run for Office? Opening Day and A Little Yankees Red Sox Smack Talk. FDNY vs NYPD Hockey!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span>Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff chops it up with Dropkick Murphys fiery and beloved frontman Ken Casey for a high-energy, no-BS conversation about patriotism, protest, and pushing back on authoritarianism at home and abroad. From Red Sox\u2013Yankees trash talk and World Series rings to Ukraine, ICE, Iran and Trump, Ken explains why the band has spent 30 years standing with workers, veterans, cops, firefighters and immigrants\u2014and why staying loud now is a moral obligation, not a branding choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The Dropkick Murphys are loved and respected worldwide. And if you don\u2019t know them already, after this episode, you\u2019ll understand why.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Ken and Paul dig into how Trump and MAGA captured huge parts of the white working class, how the \u201calgorithm\u201d changed people we thought we knew, and why courage from artists can help millions find the off-ramp from Trumpism without having to become Democrats. Ken breaks down the power of the No Kings protests happening nationwide this weekend, the possibility of a general strike, and what real patriotism looks like when billionaires, racists and would\u2011be kings are calling the shots. And, if the \u201cNo Kings\u201d protests need a new name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>They also go deep and keep it real on parenting through dark times, the mental health toll of nonstop crises, the healing power of community at shows and in the streets\u2014and if Ken will ever run for office. Or serve as US Ambassador to a place he loves deeply. You gotta watch\/hear this. It\u2019s captivating, and inspiring.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-WATCH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/FXVLc4w9z9M\"><span>full video of this episode here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dropkickmurphys.com\/\"><span>Learn more about Dropkick Murphys and see tour dates coming up nationwide<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/no-more-forever-wars\/\"><span>IVA and stand up to Trump\u2019s Forever Wars<\/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>-Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/americanveteransforukraine.org\/\"><span>American Veterans for Ukraine here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Remember <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/do8wjRtDZJ4?feature=share\"><span>Independent is an Attitude<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theheadstrongproject.org\/\"><span> The Headstrong Project <\/span><\/a><span>for Veterans, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taps.org\/\"><span>Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)<\/span><\/a><span>, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/health-needs-conditions\/mental-health\/\"><span>Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area<\/span><\/a><span>. 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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>&#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>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<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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