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Aim High (feat. John Fugelsang; Saikat Chakrabarti)

Nov 28, 2025

John Fugelsang, a comedian and political commentator, shares his insights on Trump's dealings with Putin, criticizing the chaos within the GOP and calling for stronger Democratic leadership. He also discusses the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the importance of accountability in politics. Meanwhile, Saikat Chakrabarti, a progressive candidate for Congress, highlights key San Francisco issues like cost of living and political corruption. Drawing from his AOC experience, he emphasizes grassroots campaigning and ambitious policy planning to push a Green New Deal.

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Surrender Dressed As Diplomacy

John Fugelsang argues Trump's Ukraine 'peace' plan is actually a surrender that serves Putin's aims.
He says the deal mirrors prior Kremlin-crafted proposals and undermines NATO and allies.

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Sanctioned Fixers Shaping U.S. Policy

Fugelsang highlights the Trump team's cozy ties with sanctioned Russian operatives and Kushner's involvement.
He warns media treating the document as serious diplomacy lets Putin shape U.S. policy.

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Evidence Outlasts Legal Headlines

Fugelsang argues legal rulings won't erase evidence of Trump's crimes and Jack Smith preserved key approaches.
He suggests accountability will continue through state cases and future prosecutions.

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Fugelsang joins the show

01:13 • 34sec

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Trump, Ukraine and a 'surrender' deal

01:47 • 2min

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Leaks, intelligence, and GOP reactions

04:07 • 2min

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Trump personnel and chaos

06:09 • 4min

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Legal fights and pardons

09:51 • 3min

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Epstein Files and accountability

12:59 • 2min

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Demanding fierce Democrats

14:52 • 2min

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Attacks on nurses and healthcare

16:28 • 1min

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Fugelsang book and holiday advice

Introducing the Pelosi seat race

22:03 • 2min

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District priorities: cost, ICE, corruption

24:33 • 3min

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Lessons from AOC: campaigning strategy

27:35 • 2min

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Green New Deal and inside-outside strategy

29:38 • 4min

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Planning for governance: Mission for America

33:40 • 1min

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Holding the regime accountable

34:47 • 2min

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Turning the Epstein ballroom into a museum

37:05 • 53sec

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How to support Saikat's campaign

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Separation of Church and State

Philip Hamburger

Philip Hamburger's "Separation of Church and State" offers a revisionist interpretation of the historical development of the relationship between church and state in America. Hamburger challenges the widely held belief that the separation of church and state has always been a fundamental principle of American constitutionalism. He argues that the concept of separation has been significantly misinterpreted and misused over time, leading to a distortion of the original intent of the First Amendment. The book provides a detailed historical analysis of legal precedents and constitutional interpretations, demonstrating how the concept of separation has evolved and been applied in different contexts. Hamburger's work has sparked considerable debate among legal scholars and historians, prompting a re-examination of the historical and legal foundations of church-state relations in the United States. His analysis offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing discussion about the role of religion in public life.

Friday, November 28th, 2025

Today, we have a very special Daily Beans for you. My mom found a joint in my math textbook, and we're going to have to talk about the consequences. No, I'm just kidding. It's Fugelsang Fridays here on the Daily Beans. So of course we're going to talk to John Fugelsang. After that, I'm going to interview a progressive Democratic candidate running for Nancy Pelosi's seat. His name is Saikat Chakrabarti.

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Guest: Saikat Chakrabarti
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