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The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark.
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Apr 4, 2025 • 1h 8min
Liquidation Day (feat. Mayor Karen Bass; John Fugelsang)
Friday, April 4th, 2025Today, the acting Inspector General for the Department of Defense has launched an investigation into Pete Hegseth’s Signal chat messages; the Senate has voted to rescind some of Trump’s tariffs which caused the third biggest stock market crash in modern history; federal prosecutors have dropped the charges against the guy Nancy Mace says assaulted her; massive layoffs at the FDA include scientists working on bird flu and pet food safety; Judge Boasberg held a hearing in the contempt proceedings in the Alien Enemies Act case; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guest: Mayor Karen BassMayor Bass Applauds FEMA’s Extension of Deadline for No-Cost Debris Removal ProgramWildfire Recovery Resources - LA CityResources Centers Available For Those Impacted by L.A. WildfiresEARTH DAY LA - April 25Mayor Karen BassMayor Karen Bass (@mayor.lacity.gov) — BlueskyGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressThank You, Pique LifeGet 20% off on the Radiant Skin Duo, plus a FREE starter kit at Piquelife.com/dailybeans.Stories:Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages | CNN PoliticsSenate Votes to Rescind Some Trump Tariffs, With G.O.P. Support | The New York TimesTrump contradicts aides, talking points on purpose of global tariffs | The Washington PostVeterinarians working on bird flu, pet food safety are fired in HHS purge | The Washington PostCharge dropped against foster advocate accused of assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace | The Washington PostGood Trouble:Hands off 2025 is tomorrow! Go to HandsOff2025.com to find the rally nearest you, put on your comfy shoes, stay hydrated and KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. Know Your Rights | Protesters’ Rights | ACLU From The Good NewsShit Show (Instrumental) | YouTubeItalian Government -Citizenship by descent (iure sanguinis)Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 15min
Shadow Hearings (feat. Dr. Perry Halkitis; Yasmin Radjy)
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025Today, Susan Crawford has defeated Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race while Democrats ate into Republican leads in two Florida House districts; Elon Musk's disclosure of a planned Social Security fraud arrest troubles top law enforcement officials; Judge Dale Ho has dismissed the charges against Eric Adams with prejudice; ousted DOJ officials are set to testify before Congressional Democrats Monday; a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funds for programs that provides legal services to unaccompanied minor children in immigration proceedings; Tesla sales tanked 13% in the first quarter; trump tells insiders that he’s benching Elon Musk; sources reveal that Mike Waltz had over 20 Signal chats he used to coordinate official work; it’s “liberation day” where Trump is going to liberate you from your money; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guest: Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPHPerry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH (he/him/his) | Rutgers School of Public HealthCHIBPS | Rutgers School of Public HealthGuest: Yasmin RadjySwing Left | SwingLeft.org@swingleft.bsky.social on BlueskySwing Left - YouTubeSwing Left (@swingleft) • InstagramProfile for Swing LeftThank You, AG1New subscribers, go to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans to get a FREE $76 Welcome Kit, bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box when you sign up.Stories:An Exceptional Day For Democracy - by Allison GillRepublicans reel as Dem over-performances hit a swing state and MAGA country - POLITICOWaltz’s team set up at least 20 Signal group chats for crises across the world - POLITICOTrump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon - POLITICOElon Musk's disclosure of planned Social Security fraud arrest troubles top law enforcement officials: Sources - ABC NewsOusted DOJ officials to testify before congressional Democrats Monday - CBS NewsJudge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children - ABC NewsGood Trouble:Call your senators and cite the upcoming hearing with former DOJ officials, and ask them for hearings on Signal Gate and the Deportation of people without due process. Let them know you understand they don’t have subpoena power, but that we need to Benghazi the shit out of these massive scandals. Tell them to attempt to subpoena people and make noise when they’re voted down by Republicans. Ask for more filibusters and more objections to unanimous consent. Ruben Gallego is going to block Trump's VA picks and Schiff is going to block Ed Martin’s confirmation. Tell them to follow Cory Booker's example and do more! Contacting U.S. Senators | senate.gov From The Good NewsWhere's Dave McCormick Town Hall"Resistence Rangers" Create Website Of Removed Queer And Transgender Stories From NPS SitesCensored Content | Explore Hidden Stories — Resistance RangersAn Exceptional Day For Democracy - by Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 1min
Wisconsin Victory (feat. Joyce Vance)
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025Today, possible results in the Wisconsin and Florida elections; Senator Cory Booker takes to the Senate floor to disrupt business as usual; Mike Waltz used GMAIL to discuss national defense information; Senator Adam Schiff says he will put an indefinite hold on the confirmation of Ed Martin as D.C. US Attorney; multiple plaintiffs have filed suit to block Trump’s voter suppression executive order; internal fallout has paused the firing of 10000 Health and Human Services employees; the Trump administration has admitted that it deported a Maryland father to CECOT over an administrative error; Senator Gallego says he will hold up Trump’s VA nominees to protest cuts to the VA workforce; the Trump administration has cut millions of dollars from Planned Parenthood; DOGE is trying to steal a $500M building; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guests: Joyce VancePreorder Giving Up Is Unforgivable by Joyce Vance - 10/21/2025 Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance | SubstackSistersInLaw PodcastJoyce White Vance (@joycewhitevance.bsky.social) — BlueskyJoyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) / XThank You, HomeChefFor a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert..Thank You, Pique LifeGet 20% off on the Radiant Skin Duo, plus a FREE starter kit at Piquelife.com/dailybeans.Stories:Florida, Wisconsin election results live | CNN PoliticsWaltz and staff used Gmail for government communications, officials say | The Washington PostAn ‘Administrative Error’ Sends a Maryland Father to a Salvadoran Prison | The AtlanticInternal fallout at HHS delays 10,000 firings | POLITICOTrump admin cuts tens of millions from Planned Parenthood | POLITICODOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show | WIREDJohn Oliver Sued by Health Insurance Executive Over On-Air Rant | The Daily BeastGood Trouble:The 2020 Brown Democracy Medal winner, Srdja Popovic, was a leader in the revolution that brought down the Milošević regime in Serbia and he continues to help protestors around the world learn effective, sometimes humorous, nonviolent tactics. Pranksters vs. Autocrats by Srdja Popovic and Sophia A. McClennen | Free eBook | Cornell University PressTrump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.com From The Good NewsWhat led to ‘No’ votes on all Louisiana amendments? An elections analyst explains | WWNOOn Call by Anthony Fauci, M.D.: 9780593657478 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksDANIELA (@calirockchick) • InstagramReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 13min
Je Suis Jaloux (feat. Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes)
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025Today, Wisconsinites are hitting the polls and casting votes in the state Supreme Court election between Brad Schimel and Jennifer Crawford; The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied the Trump administration's request to allow immediate removal of transgender troops from the military; a federal judge has barred the Trump administration from ending "temporary protected status" for 350,000 Venezuelan nationals; a second federal judge barred Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from enforcing a ban on transgender troops serving in the military; a DHS staffer faces serious punishment for accidentally adding a reporter to a group email; Treasury Employees Union seeks a court judgment barring the Trump administration from enforcing his order canceling collective bargaining agreements across the federal government; Judge James Boasberg schedules Thursday 3pm hearing in the matter of the deported Venezuelan nationals; Marine Le Pen, the French far-right leader, was found guilty of embezzlement by a criminal court in Paris on Monday; DOGE fires nearly all staff at U.S. Institute of Peace headquarters; China, South Korea and Japan are teaming up against Trump’s tariffs; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guests: Jonathan Allen and Amie ParnesFight: Inside the Wildest Battle for the White HouseJonathan Allen (@jonallendc.bsky.social) — BlueskyAmie Parnes (@amieparnes) / TwitterThank You, Helix Sleep20% Off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans.Stories:Record-setting Wisconsin Supreme Court race nears finish line - WPRA DHS staffer faces serious punishment for accidentally adding a reporter to a group email | NBC NewsDOGE fires nearly all staff at U.S. Institute of Peace headquarters | The Washington PostMarine Le Pen Barred From French Presidential Run After Embezzlement Ruling - The New York TimesJohn Roberts created a monster. It's about to eat him. - David Lurie | Public NoticeGood Trouble: In honor of trans visibility day, we have some Good Trouble for our friend abroad. The Johnstown Estate in Ireland is hosting an anti trans conference on 4/5/25, under the guise of "Safeguarding Children". Here's how to contact them to let them know that platforming transphobia is unacceptable. Phone: +353469540000Email: info@thejohnstownestate.comHere's a link to the event: tickettailor.com/events/naturalwomenscouncil/1594588Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.com
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Apr 1, 2025 • 50min
Deny, Attack, Reverse*
Monday, March 31st, 2025Today, we’re just hours away from the Wisconsin Supreme Court election which will decide the balance of the highest court in the state; law firm Skadden Arps gives $100M in free legal services; the plaintiffs in the Alien Enemies Act case have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction as Judge Boasberg extends his temporary restraining orders; the Trump administration is looking to gut funding to combat child labor abroad; Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is shot down by the courts after suing to stop Elon from buying votes; RFK Jr is gutting the vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office at HHS after forcing out the FDA’s top vaccine scientist; Amy Berman, Judge Jackson if you’re nasty, has blocked the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Pete Hegseth hired his brother and then brought his wife to sensitive Pentagon meetings; an appeals court says that Trump CAN fire members of the NLRB and MSPB and plaintiffs Wilcox and Harris are going to seek an en banc reversal; DOGE plans to rebuild the Social Security Administration’s code base; thousands turn out for the Tesla Takedown protests over the weekend; a piece on how to think like a dissident; and Allison delivers your Good News.*A previous version of this episode included an interview with Swing Left's Executive director Yasmin Radjy. That interview was meant to run on Thursday. For more about Swing Left and their upcoming 3 to Win campaign check out SwingLeft.org on April 3rd. Thank You, HomeChefGet 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS. Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Stories:The ACLU Has Filed for a Preliminary Injunction in the Alien Enemies Act Case | MuellerSheWroteFederal judge halts Trump administration’s policy of deportation to third countries | Miami HeraldFederal judge blocks mass firings of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau workers | CBS NewsJudge blocks Trump executive order targeting law firm tied to Mueller probe | CNN PoliticsTrump administration moves to cut programs that fight child labor abroad | The Washington PostAppeals court clears way for Trump to fire members of labor and workforce protection boards | CBS NewsThe top FDA vaccine official is forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies' | NPRRFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say | CBS NewsDOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse | WIREDHegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role as liaison and senior adviser inside the Pentagon | AP NewsHow to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement | The BulwarkGood Trouble: The American Psychological Association just suspended their diversity standards under pressure from the Trump admin. Fuck that shit. I wrote a letter to the APA telling them that I am suspending my membership until they reverse this capitulation to fascism and dumb anti-science bull shit. Good trouble for everyone: write or call the American Psychological Association and tell them that diversity is crucial to mental health.Mailing address:American Psychological Association750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242Telephone: (800) 374-2721 or (202) 336-5500Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.comFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. From The Good NewsSocial Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update | sea.govDancing Well: The Soldier ProjectFrom Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations | NPRVocational Rehabilitation Program - Texas Workforce CommissionReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Mar 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
Refried Beans | Spiritual Camouflage (feat. John Fugelsang, Dahlia Lithwick) | 3/29/2024
Friday, March 29th, 2024Judge McAfee seems skeptical of Trump’s arguments in Fulton County today; the Republican Vice Chair in Georgia has been found guilty of voter fraud; Matt Maddock posts photos of NCAA Gonzaga busses and tells his followers the busses are full of “illegal invaders”; crypto chode Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison; two bodies have been recovered from a vehicle underwater at the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site; Matt Schlapp’s accuser was paid to drop his lawsuit; the Supreme Court stalled on South Carolina voting maps for so long that their previous racist map will be used in the 2024 election; President Joe Biden has set a campaign fundraising record; plus Allison delivers your good news. Dana is out and about.Our Guests:Dahlia LithwickAmicus Podcasthttps://slate.com/podcasts/amicusLady Justice by Dahlia Lithwickhttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/598207/lady-justice-by-dahlia-lithwickhttps://twitter.com/DahlialithwickJohn Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232Matt Schlapp’s Accuser Was Paid to Drop Sexual Assault Suithttps://www.thedailybeast.com/matt-schlapps-accuser-was-paid-to-drop-sexual-assault-suitSam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prisonhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2024/03/28/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-cryptocurrency-sentencing-sbf/584fd234-ecba-11ee-8f2c-380a821c02db_story.htmlSupreme Court delay prompts federal judges to act in South Carolina redistricting disputehttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-delay-prompts-federal-judges-act-south-carolina-redistri-rcna145267Judge rules Georgia Republican Party’s vice chairman voted illegallyhttps://www.ajc.com/politics/georgia-judge-rules-that-republican-brian-k-pritchard-voted-illegally/M4A27QQNQJDW7MTI66MRF5B4EQHave some good news; a confession; or a correction?From The Good News:Confections Bakery (Lufkin, TX)https://confectionstx.com
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Mar 29, 2025 • 31min
Refried Beans | Tax the Rich | 3/28/2022
Monday, March 28th, 2022In the Hot Notes: The Manhattan DA has begun returning evidence in the stalled case against Trump; depositions have been scheduled for Donald and his kids in a civil case against their pyramid scheme; an update in the We Build the Wall fraud case; the 1/6 committee weighs a subpoena for Ginni Thomas after the release of 29 text messages to the former White House Chief of Staff; President Biden unveils a new minimum tax on the rich; and Russian generals are getting killed at an extraordinary rate; plus Allison delivers your extended Good News.
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Mar 28, 2025 • 58min
DARVO In Chief (feat. John Fugelsang)
Friday, March 28th, 2025Today, a Tufts University grad student was snatched off the street by unmarked cops wearing masks; Judge Reyes rejects the Pentagon’s new guidance for banning transgender people from serving in the military; Trump has pulled his nomination of Elise Stefanik for UN ambassador; Kari Lake backs down in the legal fight to shutter Radio Free Europe; Judge Boasberg holds his first hearing in the Signalgate lawsuit filed by American Oversight; the US sent a married father with no criminal record to CECOT on a paperwork error; RFK Jr has announced massive cuts to Health and Human Services; the US is going to end vaccine funding for children in poor countries; Canada ends their Tesla rebate program as Trump hits auto manufacturers with tariffs; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest:John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressThank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Thank You, Fast Growing TreesGet 15% off your first purchase. FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeans.Stories:Turkish student at Tufts University detained, video shows masked people handcuffing her | AP NewsTrump administration backs down in legal fight to shutter Radio Free Europe | The IndependentRFK Jr. announces big cuts to Department of Health and Human Services | The Washington PostTrump to impose 25% tariff on all imported vehicles and foreign-made auto parts | NBC NewsFederal Court Rejects Another Trump Administration Attempt to Implement the Transgender Military Ban | GLAD LawU.S. to End Vaccine Funds for Poor Countries | The New York TimesU.S. sent Venezuelan man with pending political asylum case to El Salvador mega prison | Miami HeraldCanada bars Tesla from rebate program over Trump tariffs | The HillGood Trouble: Some might have noticed that the HR at OPM.gov email address had started kicking back five things you did last week emails because the inbox was full. This might be because of a targeted spam attack on the inbox. So in that spirit, we have another email address for you. osd.pr11@mail.mil#AltGov: the secret network of federal workers resisting Doge from the inside | Trump administration | The GuardianTrump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.comTeslaTakedown — Join the March 29 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION From The Good NewsThe Resizters - BandFind Your Representative | house.govSusan Crawford for Supreme CourtVolunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions · WisDems on MobilizeCluster of Craft - etsyReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 8min
Alito’s Omelet (feat. Mark Cuban)
Thursday, March 27th, 2025Today, Jeffrey Goldberg from the Atlantic has released the entire Signal chat except for the name of the CIA agent; the Republican Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee Wicker and the ranking member Jack Reed have called for an investigation into the Signal chat; a Democrat has won a Pennsylvania State Senate seat for the first time in history; the Supreme Court has upheld Biden’s ghost gun limits; an anti-vaxxer has been hired to head a study on vaccines; the Trump administration has responded to Judge Boasberg’s order to show cause why they’re not in contempt of court for refusing to turn the planes around; Judge Boasberg draws the American Oversight lawsuit against the cabinet members on the Signal chat; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Mark CubanCost Plus DrugsCost Plus Drugs for BusinessesMark Cuban (@mcuban.bsky.social) — BlueskyThank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Stories:Atlantic releases transcript of Trump team’s Signal chat | The Washington PostVaccine skeptic hired to head federal study of immunizations and autism | The Washington PostDemocrat James Andrew Malone scores an upset win in a Pennsylvania Senate special election | WHTM ABC27Supreme Court Upholds Biden Administration’s Limits on ‘Ghost Guns’ | The New York TimesGood Trouble: Let’s all call and remind our senators who voted for Pete Hegseth that they voted for an unqualified candidate with a questionable background. They put Americans' safety in the hands of an amateur who inexcusably invited a journalist to join an unsecured chat about a foreign military operation. Ask your members of congress to draw up articles of impeachment, and to call on Hegseth, Gabbard, and Ratcliffe to resign immediately. Contacting U.S. Senators | senate.govhttps://5calls.orgTrump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.comTeslaTakedown — Join the March 29 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTIONFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/From The Good NewsLanugo | WikipediaCreation Entertainment's Salute to the Women of Sci-Fi:A Creation Charity Event Give me liberty or give me death! | WikipediaPasadena HumaneTennesseeWilliams.net - HAROLD AND ST. CLAUDETennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts

Mar 26, 2025 • 1h 2min
National Embarrassment (feat. Evan Sutton; Jon Cryer)
Wednesday, March 26th, 2025Today, one of the Venezuelan men deported to CECOT in El Salvador was a legal refugee; Trump has signed an executive order that will upend voter registration; members of Congress react to the Signal chat Yemeni war plans leak; a judge has enjoined Kari Lake from shuttering Radio Free Europe; American Oversight is suing members of the Signal chat for violations of the Federal Records Act; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Evan SuttonTeslaTakedown — join the March 29 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement - fiftyfifty.one#TeslaTakedown (@teslatakedown.com) — BlueskyGuest: Jon CryerThe Man Who Calculated Death PodcastJon Cryer-Produced Podcast About A Scientist Who Built A Missile For Hitler Wins Gracie Award@mrjoncryer.bsky.social on BlueskyThank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Thank You, Fast Growing TreesGet 15% off your first purchase. FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeansStories:Key takeaways from worldwide threats hearing dominated by Signal breach | The HillPete Hegseth Sued Over Signal Text Debacle | HuffPost Latest NewsLong before the Signal leak, the Pentagon warned the app was the target of hackers | NCPR NewsDespite refugee status in the U.S., young Venezuelan was deported to Salvadoran prison | Miami HeraldTrump signs executive order that will upend US voter registration processes | The GuardianGood Trouble: Evan Williams joins to talk about how you can step up and take action against Elon Musk. Get engaged any way you can - organize, share, or show up to a protest near you.TeslaTakedown — join the March 29 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement - fiftyfifty.one#TeslaTakedown (@teslatakedown.com) — BlueskyTrump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.comFrom The Good Newsregenfuturist on ThreadsJamieson Greer, US Trade Rep (cabinet)House of Black Cat MagicBinx's Home for Black CatsReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing!
Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts