The Dangerous Ones

In this episode of The Dangerous Ones , Jim, Tiffany, and Nick share six essential tips for anyone looking to build a grassroots movement from the ground up. They speak from experience, reflecting on how they went from hosting a protest with just six people to organizing one that stretched across four city blocks. With raw honesty and sharp humor, they talk about how to make your message urgent, y...

It’s been a full decade since Trump rode down that tacky golden escalator and vomited racism into America’s bloodstream and we’ve been dealing with the fallout ever since. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Jim, Tiffany, and Nick break down five major ways the country has changed since that moment: from the normalization of disinformation to the collapse of our global credibility, nothing was lef...

What really happened on No Kings Day? In this episode, Jim, Tiffany, and Nick break down the truth behind the largest protest in American history. From the sea of over 25,000 in Portland to the hundreds of small-town standouts across red-state America, this was a grassroots explosion of democracy with minimal conflict and maximum solidarity. The media spun it. We were there. And we’re here to set...

No Kings Day is coming and we’ve got 3 secrets you’re gonna love. In this explosive episode of The Dangerous Ones, we reveal the three hidden power moves that are about to redefine protest in America. From a viral Obama takeover of your social feed, to reclaiming the American flag from the MAGA cult, to turning the streets into a stage for protest art and performance, we're not just marching, we'r...

In this blistering episode of The Dangerous Ones, Jim, Tiffany, and Nick take on Trump’s latest authoritarian fever dream: eliminating FEMA. That’s right, this fall, federal disaster response is on the chopping block. The trio breaks down what it means when a wannabe dictator shifts emergency aid from trained experts to a patchwork of underfunded state agencies—and worse, puts the cash flow direct...

In this episode of The Dangerous Ones, we dive into the terrifying rise of ICE’s new deportation regime under Trump 2.0. Backed by Stephen Miller’s fascist fantasies, ICE is now using a government-built surveillance app, called ATRAC (yes, like “alien tracker”) to hunt down immigrants across the country. Raids are ramping up, agents are chasing farmworkers through fields, and the administration is...

On this explosive episode of The Dangerous Ones, we break down everything you need to know before hitting the streets for NO KINGS DAY, America’s nationwide protest against Trump’s wannabe-dictator military birthday parade. As the MAGA machine rolls tanks through DC, over 1,800 cities are rising up with peaceful power to say loud and clear: we don’t do kings. Hosts Jim Drastic, Tiffany Drastic, an...

In this episode of The Dangerous Ones , Jim Drastic, Tiffany Drastic, and Nick Knudsen expose the tidal wave of right-wing disinformation flooding social media to paint the peaceful LA protests against ICE raids as violent chaos. With Trump deploying both the National Guard and Marines under the guise of “restoring order,” the crew unpacks how these fear-driven tactics are part of a deliberate str...

Elon Musk wants you to believe he's suddenly the voice of the people. He called Trump’s budget bill a "disgusting abomination" and claimed politicians betrayed America. But come on. We see the playbook. In this episode, Jim, Tiffany, and Nick tear into Elon’s performative outrage, his efforts to rewrite history, and the billionaire grift that’s cutting Medicaid while padding the pockets of the ult...

No Kings Day is coming. On June 14, while Trump throws himself a multimillion-dollar military parade packed with tanks, jets, and paratroopers, Americans in all 50 states are planning to take to the streets in protest. In this episode of The Dangerous Ones , we break down the narcissistic circus unfolding in D.C., the $40 million price tag you're footing, and the deeper authoritarian play behind T...

Mark Hays, Associate Director of Americans for Financial Reform, joins The Dangerous Ones to expose one of the most underreported corruption stories in America today: Donald Trump’s plunge into crypto. From meme coins to a shady new stablecoin, Trump is building a parallel financial system designed for influence peddling, foreign cash, and zero accountability. Hays walks us through the mechanics o...

What happens when the guy who wrote “Everything Is Awesome” for The Lego Movie sits down with The Dangerous Ones in 2024, when nothing feels awesome anymore? Oscar and Grammy-nominated songwriter Shawn Patterson joins us to talk about his unexpected journey from cult comedy and cartoon scores to writing one of the biggest earworms in pop culture. From childhood piano plinking to a seat at the Osca...

In this explosive episode of The Dangerous Ones Podcast, Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) environmental attorney, climate champion, and fierce democracy advocate joins hosts Jim Drastic, Tiffany Drastic, and Nick Knudsen to expose the blatant corruption and alarming scandals of Trump’s second term. Levin calls out Trump's shocking "Flying Bribe" controversy involving Qatar's luxury jet gift and unpa...

In this gripping episode of The Dangerous Ones, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin joins hosts Jim Drastic, Tiffany Drastic, and Nick Knudsen to unpack today's volatile geopolitical landscape. Rubin provides critical insights into escalating tensions between nuclear-armed neighbors India and Pakistan, the chaotic state of U.S. foreign policy under Trump's second term, and the de...

What happens when the GOP tries to rig the rules of democracy—and one senator stands in their way? In this gripping episode of The Dangerous Ones, host Nick Knudsen sits down with U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of California to expose the truth behind the Republican-led SAVE Act, a dangerous bill designed to suppress the vote under the guise of “election integrity.” Padilla, a former California Secreta...

On this episode of The Dangerous Ones, we sit down, in-studio, with Emmy-winning producer, director, and political messaging expert Marshall Herskovitz (Thirtysomething, Traffic) to unpack how neoliberalism—an ideology masquerading as freedom—has quietly gutted the American dream. From the rise of corporate power and the collapse of community to the messaging failures of the Democratic Party, this...

In this episode, Jim, Tiffany and Nick breakdown the field of possible Democratic contenders in 2028 including AOC, Pete Buttigieg, Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Gavin Newsom and more. Plus, they play YOUR calls to The People's Hotline.   ABOUT THE DANGEROUS ONES The Dangerous Ones isn't just a podcast—it's a movement. An alternative, pro-democracy news & podcast network built by award-winning c...

In this absolutely unmissable episode of The Dangerous Ones , Jim Drastic, Tiffany Drastic, and Nick Knudsen sit down with the one and only Malcolm Nance—former Navy senior chief, intelligence expert, MSNBC analyst, bestselling author, and real-life warfighter who joined Ukraine’s Foreign Legion in 2022. With ten double espressos fueling him and decades of frontline knowledge, Nance unleashes a bl...

In this fiery and thought-provoking episode of The Dangerous Ones , we sit down with Democratic rising star Congressman Jake Auchincloss for a brutally honest conversation about corruption, chaos, and the creeping authoritarianism of Trump’s second term. From the crumbling of America’s global standing to the unraveling of vital institutions like Social Security, the VA, and the FDA, Auchincloss br...

THE DANGEROUS ONES | EPISODE 14 | CAN DEMS WIN BACK THE SENATE?   In this episode of The Dangerous Ones , host Nick Knudsen welcomes back Wiley Nickel, a dedicated public servant and congressman from North Carolina, as he embarks on his new political journey. After being gerrymandered out of his 13th District seat, Nickel announces his run for the U.S. Senate to challenge the incumbent, Thom Tilli...

THE DANGEROUS ONES | EPISODE 13 | RANDI WEINGARTEN | HANDS OFF EDUCATION   American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten joins us in-studio to respond to your messages to The People’s Hotline and talk about the state of Education today. Including the destruction of the Department of Education.   Plus, exclusive Hands Off rally content!  ***** VOTE FOR ELEVEN FILMS: https://vote.webby...

THE DANGEROUS ONES | EPISODE 12 | DEMOCRATIC MESSAGING MASTERCLASS with OSCAR-NOMINATED SCREENWRITER AND MESSAGING EXPERT BILLY RAY.   Listen to this Democratic Messaging Masterclass from Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Billy Ray, known for his work on "The Hunger Games," "Richard Jewell," "Captain Phillips," and "The Comey Rule." We also take YOUR calls to The People's Hotline!   As an...

THE DANGEROUS ONES | EPISODE 11 | SENATOR RON WYDEN, IN-STUDIO, RESPONDS TO THE PEOPLE'S HOTLINE   In this riveting episode of "The Dangerous Ones," Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon—who has been tirelessly advocating for progressive values since 1981—joins the hosts in-studio to offer a candid look into his policy priorities and unwavering dedication to public service. From safeguarding Social Security...

  THE DANGEROUS ONES | EPISODE 10 | DEMOCRATIC PREPPING: SURVIVING THE GOP America isn’t just bracing for another election—we’re preparing for survival   As the GOP slashes safety net programs, Americans across the country are being forced to “prep” for the fallout—not from war, not from natural disaster, but from Republican cruelty. This week on The Dangerous Ones, we’re exposing what’s at stake...

THE DANGEROUS ONES EPISODE 09 | THE WAR on AMERICAN BENEFITS Step into the frontline of 'The War on American Benefits' in this powerful episode of 'The Dangerous Ones.' Jim Drastic and Nick Knudsen bring the urgent voices of 'The People's Hotline' to the forefront, featuring callers like Tracy from Florida, grappling with the impact of economic policies on her family, and a Oregonian saved by stat...