The Daily Beans Refried | Biden’s Farewell (feat. John Fugelsang) | 1/17/2025
Jan 18, 2026
John Fugelsang, a comedian and political commentator known for his sharp insights on SiriusXM, joins the conversation to unpack President Biden's farewell speech. He critiques the influence of tech oligarchs and delves into the hypocrisy of religious conservatives. Fugelsang also shares his views on Democratic messaging failures and why he’s opting out of inauguration coverage to create an MLK-focused special. His humorous yet poignant insights invite listeners to reflect on politics, power, and activism.
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Biden's Oligarchy Warning
- President Biden warned the country could become an oligarchy and flagged tech-driven misinformation as a core threat.
- Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg were surprised and moved that a sitting president publicly used the term and urged vigilance.
Giuliani Trial No-Show And Settlement
- Rudy Giuliani skipped his bench trial and later reportedly reached a settlement with Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss.
- The settlement allegedly lets Rudy keep property and pays an undisclosed sum with a gag promise.
Cuban Eyes TikTok Alternative
- Mark Cuban said he'd fund a TikTok-style app built on Blue Sky's AT protocol as users flee over ban fears.
- Hosts discussed this as part of a shifting social-media ecosystem and investor interest in alternatives.
