The Daily Beans

Profiles In Cowardice (feat. John Fugelsang)

Jan 16, 2026
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John Fugelsang
John Fugelsang, a sharp-witted comedian and political commentator, joins the discussion on current events. He delves into Trump's controversial threat to invoke the Insurrection Act amid protests in Minneapolis. The talk also covers a troubling ACLU lawsuit addressing racial profiling and a bizarre candidacy from a pro-Auschwitz candidate. Fugelsang critiques political cowardice related to war powers, highlighting how authoritarian tendencies are shaping today's landscape. Listeners are left contemplating the implications for democracy.
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INSIGHT

ICE Death Points To Systemic Abuse

  • ICE detainee Geraldo Lunas Campos likely died of asphyxia due to neck and chest compression, per a medical examiner recording shared with The Washington Post.
  • Allison Gill highlights internal ICE documents and eyewitness accounts that corroborate potential homicide at Fort Bliss detention center.
ADVICE

Demand Verification Before Accepting Official Narratives

  • Verify law enforcement claims on-scene and demand video or medical records before accepting official narratives.
  • Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg urge skepticism of DHS spokespeople and internal claims until evidence is produced.
INSIGHT

AI Screening Led To Undertrained ICE Recruits

  • ICE used an AI resume-screener that misclassified applicants with 'officer' in titles, sending unqualified people to shorter online training.
  • Allison Gill frames this error as evidence of systemic problems as ICE rapidly expanded staffing.
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