The Daily Beans Refried | When Introverts Attack (feat. Leigh McGowan, Brian Tyler Cohen, & Sean Savett) | 10/31/2023
Nov 2, 2025
In this lively discussion, Sean Savett, former Deputy Spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, delves into U.S. priorities for Ukraine and Israel, emphasizing their significance for national security. Leigh McGowan, known as 'I Am Politics Girl', shares insights on Wisconsin’s political landscape and the importance of the upcoming Justice Defended event. Together, they tackle issues like voter purges, reproductive rights, and the urgent need for unified foreign aid funding, all while showcasing the power of civic engagement.
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Gag Order Upheld In D.C. Coup Case
- Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Trump’s bid to stay his limited gag order in the D.C. case, keeping restrictions on attacking prosecutors and witnesses.
- Chutkan refused DOJ's request to modify bail terms, signaling fines first and jail only later if violations continue.
Mass Voter Removals In Virginia
- Virginia's Youngkin administration removed about 3,400 qualified voters due to a software error that misread probation as new felonies.
- The shifting explanations and scale of the purge raised concerns and prompted calls for a federal Voting Rights Act probe.
Court Fight And High-Profile Indictment
- The show recounts several news stories including a January 6 defendant attacking agents in court and a former North Dakota senator indicted on child-porn charges.
- These incidents highlight ongoing legal fallout from violent extremism and alleged crimes by public figures.
