
Independent Americans is a daily news show hosted by Paul Rieckhoff. He’s a fighter, a patriot, and an independent political and media force to be reckoned with. After serving as a soldier in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff emerged as one of the most dynamic political and social leaders in America. In every episode, he breaks down the most important issues facing our country. And he interviews the most in... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 597 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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The Independent Movement's Tipping Point. How One Senate Seat And Two Or Three House Seats Are All It Takes To Break Both Parties.
For the first time on Independent Americans, Senator Joe Manchin and Heather Manchin sit down with Paul Rieckhoff to l... more
Most Americans checked out for August. Paul Rieckhoff didn't. From a beach house on Long Island, he cuts a fast, urgent episode to hit what the corporate media won't touch: today is primary day in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont, and Wisconsin, and a... more
Pete Hegseth is on thin ice, and the reason should worry every American with a family member in uniform. U.S. commanders are reportedly picking and choosing which Iranian missiles to intercept and which to let fall. Our stockpiles of Tomahawks, ATACM... more
Democrats Drop Out in Idaho and South Dakota. Media Blitz Pod
The rigged two-party system delivered another round of primary results this week, and the pattern is impossible to miss: the extremes keep winning the nominations while roughly 44% of Ame... more
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Paul is a firecracker and true independent. But capitalism is alive and well at Independent Americans headquarters. Full of adds and light on original content. Seems Paul is more content with rebroadcasting his appearance on other shows than generating original segments for his own, and raking in the ad revenue on his own platform. I’ve been a listener for about 3 months and this last month has been a real letdown to the quality and content I came to expect from Paul.
Loved the podcast, but these Kalshi ads are pushing me to unsubscribe. I know the podcast has to make money, but crowdsourcing or Patreon would be much more palatable. Being part of this is rewarding the same people who trade the insider “secrets” that keeps the 2-party system churning. Aren’t independents supposed to be looking for a better route, not to become part of the same system that has put us where we are today?
Been subscribed since 2019. Love your perspective as a part of my understanding of the world. Stop the Kalshi Ad reads. They took me by surprise and seem to be directly opposed to the your views. Encouraging young men that this is a place for positive role models and then directing them to betting sites that include politics and war, that you commentate upon, is poor.
This is a business, I know, but there are many more sponsors out there that don’t involve gambling. Thanks.
This guy has spent years telling you they’re all bad, one is just as bad at the other leading up to 2024 election.
Now America is gleefully killing Americans on American soil or talking about stripping citizenship from even descendants of the American revolution for speaking out.
They’re not all the same and this guy is a front put out to spread misinformation.
I grew up with 90 rap and listening to your segue music is annoying enough to stop listening to you. Please this is too cheesy. Do less.
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A daily, independent-leaning political/news show anchored by a veteran host who frames national issues through a veteran and citizen-first lens. Episodes commonly mix sharp commentary on foreign policy, military affairs, and U.S. governance with veteran perspectives, electoral dynamics (notably independent candidates and open primaries), and cultural touches. Guests range from veterans and independent candidates to journalists, offering practical, grass-roots insights on policy, civil liberties, and democracy in action. The program often threads current events with calls to civic engagement, highlighting accountability in government and the role of independent media in shaping public discourse.
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Recent guests on Independent Americans include:
1. John Kasich
2. John Cornyn
3. JB Pritzker
4. Pete Hegseth
5. Vin Gupta
6. Barbara Boxer
7. James Stavridis
8. Ken Burns
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