Cease Fire. The Day After. Pray for General Caine.

Mandatory Draft Registration Coming in December.  Republicans Keep Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Seat in Georgia. Putin’s Onslaught Continues. Shelly Kittleson Freed. Cormac Ryan’s Amazing Homecoming. From the heart of Times Square, host Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the "fast and furious" aftermath of a week that nearly pushed the world into total catastrophe. While the immediate threat of a massive military strike has receded, the true cost of Donald Trump’s negotiation is just beginning to surface. We’re diving into the "joint venture" with the Iranian regime, the strategic abandonment of the Strait of Hormuz, and why our enemies in Moscow and Pyongyang are the ones actually celebrating this "victory". This isn't just about foreign policy; it’s a tactical debrief on the forever war mentality and the moral crossroads facing the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, General Dan Caine. Beyond the headlines, we’re drilling down into the stories the mainstream media missed—like the new mandatory military draft registration taking effect this December and the continued Russian drone onslaught against Ukrainian civilians. But it’s not all heavy news. In the spirit of "looking for the helpers," we celebrate the release of kidnapped journalist Shelly Kittleson and the inspiring NBA debut of New York’s own Cormac Ryan. It’s a raw, independent look at a country divided by politics but united by a need for the truth. Stay Vigilant. -WATCH full video of this episode here. -Join IVA and stand up to Trump’s Forever Wars. -Learn more about Paul’s work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with Independent Veterans of America. -Learn more about American Veterans for Ukraine here. -Remember Independent is an Attitude. -Learn more about The Headstrong Project for Veterans, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area. Seeking support is not a sign of weakness. It’s a show of strength. If you or a loved one are in immediate crisis, dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255. Connect with Independent Americans: Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all podcast platforms Read more at Substack Support ad-free episodes at Patreon  Connect: Instagram  • X/Twitter • BlueSky • Facebook  Follow on social: @PaulRieckhoff on X, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky -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.  -And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch now in time for the new year.  Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led Righteous Media.  And now part of the BLEAV network!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.