The Rising

Democracy isn’t dying quietly , it’s being suffocated in plain sight. Nick Knudsen and Marshall Herskovitz trace the collapse of truth, reason, and shared reality, and how we can fight back before it’s too late. From Lincoln’s refounding to today’s chaos, they map the road to America’s third rebirth.

What is The Rising ?

America stands at a crossroads, darker and more dangerous than many realize. On The Rising, we ask: What will it really take to defeat American fascism? How can we rise to the heights our parents and grandparents did when they faced the darkness of the Depression and World War II? We must find that same strength in ourselves, and each other, but it will take real courage, brutal honesty, and a level of coordinated action many of us have never attempted. This is not just a podcast, it’s a call to clarity, conviction, and the fight of our lives. A rising is coming.