The Daily Beans Refried Beans | DOMA Funeral (feat. Ali Zaidi) | 12/09/22
Dec 6, 2025
Ali Zaidi, the White House National Climate Advisor and former New York deputy secretary for Energy and Environment, dives into the future of U.S. climate policy. He reveals how the Inflation Reduction Act can help families save on energy bills and promotes clean energy jobs linked to union careers. Zaidi highlights the benefits of electric vehicle incentives and offshore wind initiatives, stressing their role in reducing emissions and revitalizing regional economies. He also discusses strategies for ensuring disadvantaged communities reap the rewards of clean energy policies.
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Contempt Motion Shows Deep Noncompliance
- The DOJ asked Judge Beryl Howell to hold Trump's team in contempt for failing to designate a custodian and fully return classified documents.
- Allison Gill and Dana explain this refusal complicates the investigation and could lead to daily fines until compliance.
Brittany Griner Prisoner Swap
- Brittany Griner was freed in a prisoner swap and flown home after months in Russian custody.
- Dana Goldberg and Allison Gill celebrate the negotiated exchange and note political complexities around other detainee cases.
Kushner Inquiry Targets Potential Policy Conflicts
- Democrats probed whether Jared Kushner's Gulf diplomacy tied to a bailout of 666 Fifth Avenue, seeking documents from State and Defense.
- Allison frames the inquiry as probing financial conflicts that could have influenced Middle East policy.