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 Secretary of State and the first Latino senator from the state, shares how his background as the son of Mexican immigrants shapes his fight for voting rights, democracy, and justice.

Together, they break down what’s really at stake—from Trump’s executive orders and GOP voter roll purges to the federal government deporting immigrants without due process. Padilla pulls no punches as he outlines what Senate Democrats are doing to stop the SAVE Act and why everyday Americans must speak out. It’s a raw, unfiltered conversation about power, resistance, and the real fight to keep democracy alive.

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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 brutally honest conversation digs deep into why things fell apart, and what it will actually take to build them back.

We talk messaging, memory, and mass mobilization, how Trump was defeated in 2020, and why it didn’t work in 2024, and what happens when America’s narrative collapses under the weight of unchecked capitalism.

This episode is a call to consciousness and a blueprint for peaceful uprising, storytelling, and the rebirth of a shared civic identity. Watch now, and get ready to face the fight ahead.

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 creators for the fed-up and fired-up! Built by by veteran activists and award-winning creators, Jim & Tiffany Drastic of Eleven Films and Executive director of DemCast USA, Nick Knudsen.

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The Dangerous Ones Podcast: New episodes every Sunday, 8AM Eastern/5AM Pacific on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast apps.

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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 creators for the fed-up and fired-up! Built by by veteran activists and award-winning creators, Jim & Tiffany Drastic of Eleven Films and Executive director of DemCast USA, Nick Knudsen.

*****

The Dangerous Ones Podcast: New episodes every Sunday, 8AM Eastern/5AM Pacific on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all major podcast apps.

The People’s Hotline: 503-212-4600 (24/7 leave msg.)

The People’s Hotline email:shout@thedangerousones.com

Website: www.thedangerousones.com

YouTube: / @dangerousones

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2jIQ23X...

Substack: www.tealandorangereport.com

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THE DANGEROUS ONES:

Jim Drastic, Host | Co-founder of Eleven Films

Tiffany Drastic, Host | Co-founder of Eleven Films

Nick Knudsen, Host | Executive Director of DemCast USA

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Demcast USA: www.demcast.com | Email: admin@demcastusa.com

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