🎙️Welcome back to Beyond the Lines! ☕
In this episode, host Nikki Watson pulls back the curtain on one of the most talked-about (and most confusing) protests of 2025 – the “No Kings” rally in Washington, DC. If you blinked, you might have missed it… or maybe you’re wondering what it was even about in the first place.
In this must-watch episode, Nikki breaks down:
🔍 The strange branding of “No Kings” and why even protesters struggled to explain it
💰 The $294 million in funding behind the movement (featuring names like Soros, Rockefeller, and Warren Buffett)
🎭 The difference between grassroots activism and astroturfing – and why this matters
😤 Raw footage from the streets showing real people’s frustration, confusion, and conviction
🤔 The ultimate irony: protesting “kings” while forgetting who actually locked us down
Nikki doesn’t hold back as she explores the deeper contradictions at play – from Heather Cox Richardson’s influence on the movement to Trump’s announcement that he’s investigating the funding sources. She also shares a powerful perspective from Chris Stigall and plays clips that show the disconnect between the protest’s messaging and recent American history.
Plus: Exclusive on-the-ground footage, Mike Benz’s hilarious “Sopranos ending” moment, and a heartfelt appeal for common ground.
Whether you supported the protest, opposed it, or are just trying to understand what happened – this episode gives you the full picture that legacy media won’t.
🎧 Grab your coffee and settle in – this one’s a deep dive you won’t want to miss!
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