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Latest / Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff

20. America is a Coke Bottle, Trump is Sid from Toy Story, Machete is a Helper, Richard Pryor’s Cousin is Homeless in Washington, DC

It’s the dog days of summer in America. And there is LOTS happening you need to know about. From the aftermath of the El Paso and Dayton massacres, to the evolving shooting situation in Philadelphia, to attempts to change the meaning of The Statue of Liberty, to the wave of veteran suicides happening in VA parking lots, Paul Rieckhoff (@Paul Rieckhoff) breaks down what you need to know--and what you may have missed. He rips into the attacks on our democracy that should alarm you--and talks to heroes that will inspire you. And this vital and patriotic episode continues to add light to all the…

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