He also hits the Pentagon “lobster & steak” story, wounded troops returning home, veterans' benefits fights, and how veterans like retired General Harris are reshaping politics.
Listen here: https://lnk.ink/IA462POD
#IndependentAmericans #StayVigilant #IranWar
Wartime Wednesday hits hard this week.
In episode 462 of Independent Americans, Paul Rieckhoff walks through the latest from the war in Iran: a deadly U.S. strike on a school, outdated targeting data, drone warfare, and why 76% of Americans now oppose this war.
Trump can do almost anything he wants with the most powerful military on earth—and right now, nothing and no one is really stopping him. Today's episode breaks down the Iran war, hidden casualties, and what real oversight should look like. Listen: https://lnk.ink/IA461POD
Rieckhoff breaks down Trump's Iran war, the rising threat at home, the loss of truth and trust, and why we must never normalize American caskets coming home. PLUS: Colbert TONIGHT! And Country Joe, Ed Reed, and Seth Bodnar in Montana.
Listen here: https://lnk.ink/IA460POD
He breaks it all down on the new Independent Americans episode—plus why Congress keeps ducking War Powers and what that means for our democracy.
Listen and subscribe: https://lnk.ink/IA459POD
Watch the full video breakdown on YouTube: https://lnk.ink/IA459YT
On CNN, @PaulRieckhoff went toe‑to‑toe with former Rep. Peter Meijer over Trump's Iran strategy, the deadly school strike and whether we're sliding into another endless war.
This one asks the question every American should be asking: What are you going to do about it?
Listen: https://lnk.ink/IA458POD
Watch: https://lnk.ink/IA458YT
Trump has launched a war on Iran, expanded strikes to Ecuador & is talking about Cuba next. Congress still hasn't truly checked his War Powers.
Rieckhoff breaks down his Deadline White House showdown with Sen. Blumenthal.
Returning champ Adam Kinzinger on latest Independent Americans (457)! Rips Iran fiasco—no exit strategy, Congress spineless, warns of Trump boredom-quit leaving disaster. ICE/Mullin, Cuba strikes, drones home threat. Pro-democracy movement building. Tune in: https://lnk.ink/IA457POD
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@PaulRieckhoff sits down with Sebastian Junger to talk about war, courage, tribe, and what a near-death experience taught him about America, fear and faith.
This is not a red-vs-blue conversation. It's about service, sacrifice, and how we defend our democracy together.
Listen:...
New pod: Trump's new wars, stranded Americans, Chickenhawks, and the rise of independent power—solo rapid‑fire briefing from @PaulRieckhoff.
🎧 https://lnk.ink/IA455POD
If you care about troops, facts, and independent media, this one's for you. Listen here: https://lnk.ink/IA454POD
#IndependentAmericans #Iran #NationalSecurity #Veterans
Trump's war with Iran is exploding into a regional conflict—and the US isn't ready for the drone age, embassy threats, or the human costs.
On the latest Independent Americans, Paul Rieckhoff talks with Barbara Starr, one of the most experienced Pentagon reporters in America.
"Drones are a tactical tool that can achieve strategic effects." — Nolan Peterson
A box trap opens. A swarm launches. A city shuts down.
This isn't a hypothetical. This is the war happening right now — and what could be coming here.
Listen now🎧 https://lnk.ink/IA453POD
If you want to know what's happening now—and what's coming next—hit the link to listen or watch. Stay vigilant.
Listen now: https://lnk.ink/IA452POD
Trump just launched an unauthorized, unpopular war with Iran—while Congress can't even be bothered to hold an emergency session.
@PaulRieckhoff breaks down his MSNOW “The Weekend” appearance and what this dangerous new phase of endless war means for all of us.
Listen now: https://lnk.ink/IA452POD
Nuclear expert Joe Cirincione on Episode 451: Trump's Iran war claims aren't backed by U.S. intelligence. But war could still happen this weekend. 🧵 What you need to know before Monday. #IndependentAmericans #IASHOW #Iran #Nukes https://lnk.ink/IA451POD
He spent 3 minutes on Iran.
No mention of Congress. No allies. No cost to Americans in lives.
Paul Rieckhoff breaks down what the president left out — and why it matters.
🎧 https://lnk.ink/IA450POD
#IndependentAmericans #IASHOW #Iran #SOTU
George Redis: Army veteran George Redis deployed to Iraq. Came home. Got a job.
Then ICE put him on the ground, drove him to processing, and threw him in solitary — no phone call, no lawyer.
He sat in the chamber last night. His presence was a message.
Ep. 449 👉 https://lnk.ink/IA449POD
"The Democrat and the Republican might be the spoilers."
Former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is running for governor of Michigan as an independent — and the latest polls back that up.
New episode with @PaulRieckhoff 🎙️ https://lnk.ink/IA448POD
And Trump said it himself: "I can do anything I want to do to them. I am allowed to destroy the country."
Congress has said nothing.
🎧 Listen now: https://lnk.ink/IA447POD | www.youtube.com/@independentamericans
The US has NEVER deployed this much military force against a potential enemy without launching a strike.
Right now, 40–50% of deployable US air power is massed near Iran.
https://lnk.ink/IA446POD
"I think we've dropped bombs on seven different countries at this point. That's not no more foreign wars."
Wisconsin firefighter Mike Thurow is running for Congress as an independent — and he's not pulling punches. New episode of #IndependentAmericans is live. 🔥
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Trump says the U.S. could strike Iran in the next 10 days. No congressional vote. No approval. No accountability.
This is unconstitutional. This is dangerous. And Congress is rolling over.
America's sons and daughters are in harm's way. You deserve a say.
🎙️ Listen now → https://lnk.ink/IA445POD
Army Ranger Adrian Bonenberger just declared for Governor of Connecticut — as an independent. His big idea: revive the State Guard, restore citizen-soldier democracy.
Ep. 444 with @paulrieckhoff is live.
🎙️https://lnk.ink/IA444POD
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#IndependentAmericans
Four independent veterans running for Senate could break the two-party system.
Todd Achilles (ID) & Ty Pinkins (MS) explain the "fulcrum strategy"—Win enough seats to deny either party a majority. Demand real reforms.
Special episode w/ Open Primaries: https://lnk.ink/IA443POD
Independents are now 45% of all voters—the highest ever. So why does DC keep calling us "leaners" and "spoilers"?
Because they're terrified of another Ross Perot moment. New episode breaks it all down → https://lnk.ink/IA442POD
Anya Kamenetz on the secret war being waged on America's children—from ICE raids traumatizing school communities to the dismantling of public education. One of the most important episodes we've done. Listen now: https://lnk.ink/IA440POD
