Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
Independent Americans, hosted by Paul Rieckhoff, is a daily news and political commentary show from Righteous Media | Bleav. It covers national politics, the midterm elections, foreign policy and interviews with public figures. With 643 episodes, it publishes daily, with a median episode length of about 21 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, at an estimated rate of $360 to $1,250 per mid-roll.
Daily politics audience of engaged, midterm-focused listeners across the political middle
- Publishes every day, giving sponsors frequent placements across a long run of 643 episodes.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.5 from 909 ratings shows an engaged, committed listener base.
- Interviews with figures such as Adam Kinzinger and Greg Ballard reach politically active listeners.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, interview, co-hosted banter
- Tone
- urgent, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 15 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
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Titles discuss war, firing squad livestream stunt and Trump's Iran war, and the show is explicitly partisan political commentary.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | bleav.com/shows/independent-americans-with-paul-… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1457899667 |
| RSS feed | feeds.simplecast.com/8GTvjwcf |
Benchmark score: 48 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Inside AUSA with Kevin Baron. Anduril and Palantir mobbed. Code Pink c | 2026-10-16 | 52 min |
| Hope in the heartland. Greg Ballard on standing up to gerrymandering a | 2026-10-15 | 38 min |
| Trump folds to Putin — again. Zelensky emerges as leader of the free w | 2026-10-14 | 14 min |
| Trump says Ukraine needs a new president. Independents say America doe | 2026-10-13 | 16 min |
| Could Texas go blue? Paxton’s scandals, Trump’s war, and a Senate race | 2026-10-12 | 21 min |
| IVN.US Crossover special: EXCLUSIVE - Paul Rieckhoff on the Let Vets V | 2026-10-11 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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…
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About Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
Independent Americans is a daily news and political commentary podcast hosted by Paul Rieckhoff, a former Iraq War soldier who founded Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. The show, produced by Righteous Media | Bleav, covers national politics, foreign policy and the 2026 midterms, and features interviews with public figures. According to the show's feed and Bleav website, it has 643 episodes, publishes daily and typically runs about 21 minutes per episode.
The show has a 4.5 average rating from 909 ratings on Apple Podcasts. Listeners are estimated to be mostly adults aged 45 and over, though that is an estimate rather than measured data. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode. No sponsors were found in the feed or the dossier.
At an estimated $360 to $1,250 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship suits brands aimed at politically engaged adults, including civic and voter engagement campaigns.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff
How much does Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $1,250 per episode. Rates are estimates derived from listener signals, not published prices.
What is Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff about?
The daily show covers national politics, the 2026 midterms, foreign policy and veterans' issues, with interviews and commentary from host Paul Rieckhoff.
How do I contact Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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