On this special Veterans Day episode, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with renowned veterans advocate Kristen Rouse for a candid, timely, and moving conversation. With honesty and heart, Paul and Kristen break down how Veterans Day 2025 feels different—exploring the evolving challenges, divisions, threats, and opportunities facing America’s veterans and those who support them. From celebrations at the NYC Veterans Day Parade to the hard truths about shrinking attention and support for veterans nationwide, this episode goes deep on community, service, powerful vulnerability, and resilient leadership. And, explores what it all means for our kids and grandkids as a teaching tool. There’s no better show to explore Veterans Day than one of the rare few hosted by a veteran.
Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s 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--and stay vigilant.
-Listen to Kristen’s previous appearance: Episode 129 from August 26, 2021.
-WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now.
-Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and join us for our IVA Winners Circle Virtual Townhall 11/11 from 9pm-10pm ET.
-Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community 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.
-Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.
-Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.
-Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.
Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.
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On this special Veterans Day episode, Independent Americans host Paul Rieckhoff (@PaulRieckhoff) sits down with renowned veterans advocate Kristen Rouse for a candid, timely, and moving conversation. With honesty and heart, Paul and Kristen break down how Veterans Day 2025 feels different—exploring the evolving challenges, divisions, threats, and opportunities facing America’s veterans and those who support them. From celebrations at the NYC Veterans Day Parade to the hard truths about shrinking attention and support for veterans nationwide, this episode goes deep on community, service, powerful vulnerability, and resilient leadership. And, explores what it all means for our kids and grandkids as a teaching tool. There’s no better show to explore Veterans Day than one of the rare few hosted by a veteran.
Because every episode of Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories--and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It’s 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--and stay vigilant.
-Listen to Kristen’s previous appearance: Episode 129 from August 26, 2021.
-WATCH video of this episode on YouTube now.
-Learn more about Independent Veterans of America and join us for our IVA Winners Circle Virtual Townhall 11/11 from 9pm-10pm ET.
-Join the movement. Hook into our exclusive Patreon community 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.
-Check the hashtag #LookForTheHelpers. And share yours.
-Find us on social media or www.IndependentAmericans.us. And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch.
-Check out other Righteous podcasts like The Firefighters Podcast with Rob Serra, Uncle Montel - The OG of Weed and B Dorm.
Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F1lzdRbTB0XYen8kyEqXe
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff/id1457899667
Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/49a684c3-68e1-4a85-8d93-d95027a8ec64/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff
Ways to watch:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@independentamericans
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/IndependentAmericansUS/
X/Twitter: https://x.com/indy_americans
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/indyamericans.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndependentAmericansUS/
Ways to listen:Social channels:
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