The Daily Beans

No Billed (feat. John Fugelsang)

Dec 5, 2025
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John Fugelsang
In this episode, comedian and political commentator John Fugelsang shares his insights on the political landscape and promotes his recent book. He humorously critiques Pete Hegseth’s involvement in military strikes and discusses the legality of these actions. The conversation delves into the implications of Trump's pardons and their impact on GOP strategies. John also debates the potential escalation of U.S. military action in Venezuela over drug issues, mixing wit with deep political analysis that keeps listeners engaged.
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INSIGHT

Signalgate: Retroactive Declassification Claim

  • The Pentagon IG found Pete Hegseth sent classified info over Signal and refused to hand over his phone or be interviewed.
  • He claims retroactive declassification without contemporaneous evidence, raising legal and security alarms.
INSIGHT

Texas Maps Stay Could Backfire Politically

  • Supreme Court allowed Texas to keep its new map for 2026, labeling it political rather than racial and citing proximity to primaries.
  • Hosts predict the gerrymander may backfire politically and energize Democratic redistricting responses.
ANECDOTE

Historical Lead Could Yield A Landslide

  • Allison notes Democrats hold a 14-point general ballot lead historically linked to big midterm gains.
  • She connects that margin to the potential for a Democratic landslide despite GOP mapmaking.
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