“When humans find themselves in impossible situations, mentally and spiritually exhausted, they can join together in ridiculing the absurdity of the reality they face,” writes Steve Medeiros, Socio-cultural anthropology PhD Candidate in the Experimental Anthropology Lab, in his op-ed.
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MAN. The Knicks keep finding new ways to crush us in the playoffs. Brutal and inexcusable collapse. But not entirely unexpected. Brunson can’t do it all. I wanna believe—but this team has got to keep it together. And not allow runs like that. Ugh.
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On This 420, Legal Marijuana is Something Good. Because It’s Improving—and Even Saving—Lives. Including Many Veterans.
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Drunk FBI Director Kash Patel? No Way! What a Surprise!
Rieckhoff Reacts.
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If you’re politically homeless, exhausted by the extremes, or just looking for sharp, independent analysis with a side of Sade, weed politics, and Knicks fandom, this fast, no-guest episode will help you stay informed, fired up, and, as always, stay vigilant.
He highlights the explosive growth of legal and medical marijuana across America, how it’s saving lives (especially for veterans), and why independents—now 45% of the country—are the real majority fighting back against rigged closed primaries and toxic manfluencers dominating the manosphere.
Rieckhoff also takes you inside the culture and sports world—from Channing Tatum’s $45M Magic Mike Live expansion and the blazing-hot NBA playoffs to Little League coach-pitch glory and why Victor Wembanyama might be the future of the game.
From Iran to Ukraine’s killer robots, from narco-terrorist boat strikes to the growing danger of an unchecked commander-in-chief, this episode is a blunt, unflinching look at “President mayhem” and the stakes for our democracy and our troops.
He digs into Trump’s threats toward Cuba and Venezuela, the chaos surrounding FBI Director Kash Patel, and the terrifying reality of mass shootings and domestic instability here at home.
Host Paul Rieckhoff breaks down Trump’s latest Iran deadline, the Strait of Hormuz shutdown, rising oil prices, and why ten thousand American troops are again on the front lines of a dangerous global standoff.
It’s 4/20, it’s Manosphere Monday, and Independent Americans is back with a rapid-fire Monday Blitz to help you navigate another wild week in America and around the world.
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⚡️U.S. Attacks Iranian Cargo Ship While Preparing for New Round of Talks. Trump Wants to Give Himself the Medal of Honor. Hegseth Out and Driscoll In? Kash Patel is Getting Wasted. Mass Shooting in Louisiana. NBA is Lit. Manosphere Monday 4/20 Edition.
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Driscol would definitely be better for our military, our allies and our democracy.
And our image to the world.
Powerful and important piece from Michael Matos and Five Borough Veterans.
As I covered on my show last week, Mayor Mamdani messed up. Let’s see if he makes it right.
“You May Have Heard That Mayor Mamdani Stole Our Ruck March. Let's Talk About It.
The Truth Behind The Rumors & Why Honoring The Post-9/11 Generation of Veterans Requires More Attention To Detail.”
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“Trump is a supervillain.
The world is looking for Avengers.”
-Paul Rieckhoff
Trump is shaming America & making us less safe.
Watch/hear the full convo in a Monday Media Independent Americans. Start your new week off with the independent perspective you need.
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Trump’s Iran blockade. 10,000 more U.S. troops. 41% of our Navy committed. Iran effectively holding the world’s gas station hostage.
Paul breaks down the risks, a sloppy SECDEF, Trump’s clash with the pope, and why this all matters for our troops and allies.
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Here he goes again.
Don’t be surprised if he actually does it.
And a Purple Heart too for the assassination attempt.
Nothing is sacred to him.
This is the same guy fighting with the Pope!
They WOULD be sitting ducks. As so many warned.
We should all be thankful that he didn’t launch this.
But also know that it doesn’t mean he won’t try it later.
"Deliberately Oblivious": Independent Senator Angus King Slams Congressional Inaction on Iran War
I ask him if he has a plan to stop Trump’s Forever War.
Why did Melania do that bizarre Epstein press conference?
I have a theory.
From @realtimers.bsky.social with @realbillmaher.bsky.social
With Douglass Murray and Dr Ezekiel Emanuel.
My box score from pitching 6 innings yesterday. I threw complete game. Gave up 31 hits. And have an ERA of 25. In coach pitch 8U, this is what success looks like.😀⚾️🇺🇸
There’s a new generation of chickenhawks that love the Iran war.
They must be challenged.
From @realtimers.bsky.social with Bill Maher last night.
The fiery full episode is available on demand on HBO Max now.
And replaying on CNN tonight at 8ET.
He keeps telegraphing this punch.
Congress should vote on war powers for Cuba NOW.
Not after he does it. Like Iran.🚨🇺🇸
Catch up on a huge week of episodes with Michael Steele, Senator Angus King, John Avlon and more.
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From Signalgate and impeachment talk swirling around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, to Trump’s increasingly extreme religious rhetoric and open conflict with the pope, Paul explains why this moment is so dangerous for our troops, our allies, and America’s standing in the world.