Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

About Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

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.

Publisher

Righteous Media | Bleav

Category

news · news · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2019

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

374 of 651 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   IVN.US Crossover special: EXCLUSIVE - Paul Rieckhoff on the Let Vets Vote lawsuit.

   Iraq veteran and 9/11 first responder Paul Rieckhoff discusses the "Let Vets Vote" lawsuit strategy with Chad and Sean, aiming to end disenfranchisement in closed primary states.

2. 

   9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Adam Kinzinger: Will Trump attack the 2026 elections? Why GOP support is finally cracking. Can Talarico flip Texas?

   Paul Rieckhoff interviews former GOP Congressman Adam Kinzinger about Donald Trump's potential attacks on the 2026 elections and the growing cracks in GOP support.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Hegseth, Vance, Rubio: The 2028 Pentagon primary is already on. Ukraine's brutal winter ahead. October 7th at three years. Media Blitz Pod

   Paul Rieckhoff and Connell McShane discuss Pete Hegseth's Pentagon-based 2028 presidential campaign and the emerging political factions.

Inside a recent episode

IVN.US Crossover special: EXCLUSIVE - Paul Rieckhoff on the Let Vets Vote lawsuit.

Published 11 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It's about everybody. It's about the 45% of Americans and growing who are independent and unaffiliated. We are the plurality now. We're almost the majority. The Democrats and Republicans are only 27 or so percent each. So we are the future of American politics. And I think this year, especially 2026, is kind of like our coming out party. There are competitive Senate races. There are mayors who've been elected. And there are a lot of people who want an alternative. And I think it's important to understand we're not a party. We're not trying to create a party because the solution to the two broken parties is not another new party. […]

Who has been a guest on Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Adam Kinzinger
• Chad Peace
• Connell McShane
• Nikki McCann Ramirez
• Mike Nellis

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

157,403

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

908 ratings

Spotify

4.4 / 5

72 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 87 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

99

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