Ep. 09: The War on American Benefits

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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 state healthcare. These stories, set against the backdrop of America's political and economic upheaval, paint a vivid picture of the challenges and fights facing citizens today. Each narrative offers a glimpse into the personal costs of broader socio-economic issues, making this episode a compelling call to action. Join Jim and Nick as they navigate these stories with deep empathy and sharp insight, amplifying the urgent calls for justice in a transformative era. Tune in to experience the resilience and urgency of American voices demanding change. ***** MOBILIZING RESOURCES MOBILIZE: https://www.mobilize.us/ INDIVISIBLE: https://indivisible.org/ SWING LEFT: https://swingleft.org/ 5 CALLS: https://5calls.org/ FIELD TEAM 6: https://www.fieldteam6... DEMCAST USA:  ***** ABOUT HE DANGEROUS ONES The Dangerous Ones isn't just a podcast—it's a movement. Spearheaded by veteran activists and award-winning creators, Jim & Tiffany Drastic of Eleven Films, and Nick Knudsen, executive director of DemCast USA, this weekly pro-democracy broadcast stands as a bold alternative to the typical mainstream media Sunday morning news carousel. Each episode ignites the airwaves with candid and uncensored discussions sparked by callers to their hotline, dubbed 'The People’s Hotline.' It serves as a powerful conduit for the voices of everyday Americans to sound off on how the current administration and its policies are impacting their lives and often their mental wellbeing. Jim, Tiffany, and Nick take great pride in amplifying these stories and, whenever possible, provide actionable solutions that harness the power of organizing, protesting, digital activism, and creative content creation. Beyond the Sunday morning show, The Dangerous Ones create daily viral video content that focuses on breaking political and cultural news with their unique, hard-hitting style. They also craft in-depth articles for their successful Substack, 'The Teal and Orange Report'—named after the colors of their logo. Subscribers to The Teal and Orange Report enjoy exclusive access to videos, articles, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes content. Produced by their company, TDO Media, in the creative district of Portland, Oregon, The Dangerous Ones is more than a podcast—it’s America’s people-driven, pro-democracy, alternative media powerhouse. ***** The Dangerous Ones Podcast: new episodes every Sunday, 5am PST 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: [email protected] Website: www.thedangerousones.com YouTube:    / @dangerousones   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple... Spotify: https://open.spotify.c... Substack: www.tealandorangereport.com ***** Social media: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profi... Threads: https://www.threads.ne... Instagram:   / dangerousones   TikTok:   / dangerousones   Facebook:   / dangerousonespodcast   X: https://x.com/Dangerou... ***** 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 Leigh Helberg, Producer:  [email protected] ***** Eleven Films: www.elevenfilms.com | Email: [email protected] Demcast USA:  www.demcast.com | Email: [email protected] ***** #TheDangerousOnes #ThePeoplesHotline #ElevenFilms #DemCast

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