All In with Chris Hayes Criminal charges against John Bolton expected as early as next week
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Oct 11, 2025 Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible, discusses the upcoming nationwide No Kings protests, emphasizing the commitment to nonviolence and safety. He offers advice on rally attendance and highlights the importance of collective strength. The conversation shifts to political tensions, with Levin addressing Republican rhetoric that frames these peaceful protests as conspiratorial. The podcast delves into the implications of potential indictments against John Bolton, questioning the political motivations behind such charges.
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False Terror Framing Of No Kings Protests
- Republicans are falsely labeling the October 18 No Kings protests as violent "hate America" rallies to discredit peaceful dissent.
- Chris Hayes and Ezra Levin say this is a deliberate tactic to intimidate and suppress large, dispersed protest movements.
Federal Force Mislabels Protest Activity
- Federal deployments and rhetoric equating protests with riots escalate tensions and chill dissent.
- A federal judge criticized treating spectators and critics as equivalent to violent actors, underscoring legal limits of such deployments.
Mobilize Locally To Overcome Fear
- If you feel intimidated about protesting, organize locally and bring friends to increase safety and visibility.
- Ezra Levin urges people to attend peaceful No Kings events and rely on trained de-escalators and strength in numbers.