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 influential and compelling people. He’s taking on Republicans, Democrats—and everyone in between. If you’re in the angry middle, Independent Americans reminds you that you’re not alone. We’re all in this together. Join the Independent Americans movement and subscribe now. Produced by Righteous Media.
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Adam Kinzinger: Will Trump attack the 2026 elections? Why GOP support is finally cracking. Can Talarico flip Texas?
Adam Kinzinger is back. The former GOP congressman, Air National Guard lieutenant colonel, January 6th committee member, and founder of Country First sits down with Paul
Oct 9 25 min
Hegseth, Vance, Rubio: The 2028 Pentagon primary is already on. Ukraine's brutal winter ahead. October 7th at three years. Media Blitz Pod
Pete Hegseth wasn't on the USS Abraham Lincoln when sailors were stuck at sea for more than a year, running short on rations, reporting suicide attempts, and watching sup
Oct 8 12 min
WTF Wednesday: Trump’s unhinged Iran speech: “Let Them Take Out Los Angeles.” Shapiro backs open primaries in PA. Indy vets Bengs, Achilles Lead in SD and ID.
President Mayhem is off the rails, and he's getting more desperate by the day. On this WTF Wednesday edition of Independent Americans, Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Trump's
Oct 7 17 min
Trump runs home to Alabama. GOP internal polls worse than public. Independents below 10% on Trump — the sleeping giant stirs. Media Blitz Pod
Trump is retreating to friendly turf while the ground shifts under the whole rigged two-party system. Paul Rieckhoff takes you inside a Media Blitz week — a CNN hit with
Oct 6 20 min
Trump's Iran war rolls on as Iraq War officially ends. Hegseth auditions for President. Paul sues New York over closed primaries. Media Blitz Pod
The last American troops have left Iraq. Donald Trump actually did what Obama and Biden wouldn't. But the present under the tree is a new, unauthorized, never-ending Iran
Oct 5 24 min
Veterans Sue New York Over Closed Primaries. Hegseth Purges 20% of Generals. Iraq Ends After 20 Years — Iran Just Beginning. Media Blitz Pod
The rigged two-party system just picked a fight with the wrong people. Paul Rieckhoff and Independent Voter Project attorney Chad Peace are taking New York State to court
Oct 4 14 min
Friday Football: Connell McShane. How to fairly cover Trump’s America on TV.
Hegseth calls the press treasonous. From Fordham to Imus to NewsNation. Preparation beats panic. And a love letter to NYC.
Pete Hegseth just labeled the press treasonous
Oct 2 35 min
Let vets vote. 3.1 million New Yorkers locked out of primaries. Rieckhoff & IVA files landmark lawsuit to blow up closed primaries.
Paul Rieckhoff is on the courthouse steps in Foley Square, filing suit against the state of New York. The question in front of the court is as old as the republic and as
Oct 1 17 min
Trump’s Iran quagmire meets the Midterms. Independent vets lead the charge while Democrats play catch up. Latino Voters in Texas Turning on the GOP. Media Blitz Pod
Paul Rieckhoff joins the MSNBC table with Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone and former Harris senior advisor Mike Nellis to break down the political sucking chest wou
Sep 30 19 min
“Why I’m Suing the State of NY.” The #1 threat to America isn’t Trump — it’s AI. OpenAI meddles with three federal sites. Iran War sucking chest wound hits GOP at the pump.
The number one threat to America isn't Donald Trump — it's AI. That's Paul Rieckhoff's argument on episode 635, and the New York Times just handed him fresh evidence: Ope
Sep 29 23 min
Will Trump’s Iran War drag down the whole GOP? Tillis, Murkowski, Collins, Rand Paul break ranks.
The Iran war isn't just a foreign policy story anymore — it's the political story that's about to reshape 2026. Trump's own base is fracturing, GOP pollsters in Iowa are
Sep 28 10 min
Iran’s President in NYC. Xi in DC. AI Without Guardrails.
How one independent could change everything in the senate. And the 45% of Americans nobody's talking about. Media Blitz Pod
Iran's president is on U.S. soil, giving a
Sep 27 9 min
Friday Football: The collision of sports and politics with Joshua Robinson, Wall Street Journal Sports editor.
Trump and the World Cup, Iran War Blowing up F1, Congress vs Football. Plus: Why AI can’t solve chess. Ranch dressing diplomacy.
Sports may be the last thing left in Am
Sep 25 39 min
Bob Chew: Colorado’s Independent Navy Vet taking on Hickenlooper — and the Republicans and Democrats. 52% reject the duopoly. $8T in debt and counting.
Colorado has become one of the clearest case studies in America of what happens when voters lose faith in the rigged two-party system. A mere 25% of the state is register
Sep 24 32 min
Hurricane Season 2026. Trump hits the UNGA. Cuba, Iran, the media—all in the path of the storm.
Zelensky brings light to NYC. TrumpTV is Here! Independents vs GOP Dark Money. Giants Crash out in LA vs the Rams. We All Bond in the Suck.
Hurricane season is here, an
Sep 23 22 min
AI is THE national security issue. Is Trump gonna hit Cuba now? Is space war next?!?
Hegseth Has Been Hiding Iran Dead #s. War on the Moon? Trump Bans CNN, MSNow, Politico. Ovechkin is an Agent of Putin. UNGA Week. Ed Sheeran Speaks Out.
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Sep 22 26 min
Trump’s Iran War a “Sucking chest wound.” Seven Republicans break on war powers. Canada to the EU. Diesel over $6. 45% of US voters now Independent. Media Blitz Pod
The Iran war has cascaded from the Strait of Hormuz to the Bab el-Mandeb to your grocery bill, and the president has two bad choices left: capitulate or escalate material
Sep 21 22 min
Is Trump losing control of everything? Massie moves on Hegseth. The Fed hikes rates. Ukraine goes all-in. Plus: Ed Sheeran walks into a buzzsaw. Media Blitz Pod
Is Trump losing control of everything? That's the through-line this week as the system starts pushing back on multiple fronts at once. Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Thomas M
Sep 20 22 min
Can Ed Sheeran bring peace to the Middle East? Congress shuts down two weeks early. 19% Approval for Trump. The Iran War Grinds On. PLUS: Friday Football!
Congress has left the building — for two months. No AI legislation, no check on an Iran war the American people never signed up for, no oversight while Trump threatens Cu
Sep 18 21 min
“They’re getting rich, you're getting screwed.” Russia feeding Iran intel to kill Americans. LSU, Lane Kiffin, and the death of College football. Media blitz pod
Russia is quietly feeding Iran the intelligence it needs to kill American service members, the munitions stockpile the administration swears is full is demonstrably empty
Sep 17 15 min
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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.
Chryllis · Jun 2026
The commentary is spot on, insightful and inspiring. Keep it up, thank you for the service and speaking up for the majority.
RPT766 · Apr 2026
New to the podcast. Found out about it on “While the Rest of Us Die” series. This is exactly what I was looking for. While other pods just complain or make fun of whom and what they do, this pod gives the truth and knowledge we need to navigate through the noise.
Phinsman72 · Nov 2025
UPDATE: The show does continue to excel but the last two weeks with Professor Cirincione and Malcolm Nance as a pair are great analysis and predictions of the Ukraine war.
Always appreciate the independent streak here. Tightening up the openings means it’s easier to listen to. The guests and Paul’s ability to get real information (“light over heat”) from them is laudable.
Perry Jefferies · Oct 2022
I’ve been a loyal listener since the beginnings of the Angry Americans days until two months ago when the Kalshi ads started. As a veteran and Independent, this was my favorite podcast until this Kalshi era. The podcast has become an ad for the betting app in the worst way possible and at a time when we need to push back against corporate greed and influence. I kept checking back to see if Paul has come to his senses, but alas he has not. Such a shame.
JackV9 · Aug 2026
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.
jimbob_isme · Jul 2026
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