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Friday, August 8th, 2025Today, nearly 2M are on unemployment - the highest number since the pandemic; the Air Force is denying retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from service; the US plans to ease human rights criticism of El Aalvador, Israel, and Russia; the VA just terminated union contracts including nursing; top Trump officials planned their Epstein cover up at the White House Wednesday night; Trump delayed a Medicare change after a private health company donation; the federal court filing system has been hit with a sweeping hack; immigrants who are crime victims awaiting visas now face deportation; a federal judge halts new construction at the Everglades concentration camp; and Jen Pawol will make history this weekend as the first woman to be an umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game; and Allison delivers the good news. Dana is out and about.Thank You, COYUCHIGet 15% off when you visit Coyuchi.com/dailybeans.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang PodcastJohn Fugelsang - Substack@johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - Pre-order StoriesTop Trump officials discussed Epstein at White House meeting Wednesday night | CNN PoliticsU.S. plans to ease human rights criticism of El Salvador, Israel, Russia | The Washington PostTrump's Air Force denies retirement pay to ex-trans service members | AP NewsVA Just Terminated Most Federal Union Contracts, National Nurses United Included | Nurse.orgNearly 2 million Americans on unemployment, highest since pandemic era | The Washington PostTrump Delayed a Medicare Change After Health Companies’ Donations | The New York TimesFederal court filing system hit in sweeping hack | POLITICOImmigrants who are crime victims and waiting for visas now face deportation | NBC NewsJudge orders temporary halt to new construction at Alligator Alcatraz | The Washington PostJen Pawol to become MLB's first female umpire | MLB.comGood Trouble Minnesota State Fair visitors (Starting August 21st). Action 4 Liberty has a contest for anyone taking a selfie with their “Walz Lies” sign. Sure would be a shame if they had to sift through a bunch of nonsense contributions.  From The Good NewsPet Supply Store Near You | Petco Pet Store in Highland Park, MNWestside German Shepherd in Los AngelesSoWhatElse.orgPatrons Sponsoring Patrons - The Daily BeansReminder - 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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thursday, August 7th, 2025Today, Sections 9 and 10 of Article One of the Constitution were removed from the Library of Congress website in what the Trump Administration called a “glitch”; a bomb threat prompted an evacuation of the hotel where Texas Democrats are staying in Chicago; top Trump officials are meeting Wednesday night to discuss how to move forward with the Epstein cover up; Putin puppet Tulsi Gabbard ignored warnings from the CIA about releasing the Russia files; a former worker at the Florida concentration camp describes inhumane conditions; DHS removes the age cap on ICE agent applications; a person is in custody after a mass shooting at Fort Stewart claimed five lives; RFK Jr cancels nearly $500M in MRNA vaccine contracts, and Trump threatens to federalize the District of Columbia after two teenagers beat up the big balls DOGE guy; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank 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.Guest: Garrett GraffLong Shadow Podcast@vermontgmg - BlueSkyThe Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making and Unleashing of the Atomic BombStoriesGovt. Website 'Glitch' Removes Trump's Least Favorite Part of Constitution | Rolling StoneBomb threat prompts evacuation at Chicago hotel where some Texas Democrats are staying | CBS NewsGabbard overrode CIA officials’ concerns in push to release classified Russia report | The Washington PostTop Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance | CNN PoliticsTrump threatens federal takeover of D.C. after ex-DOGE worker attacked - The Washington | The Washington PostArmy sergeant shot 5 soldiers before he was tackled and arrested at Fort Stewart, officials say | AP NewsEXCLUSIVE: Former 'Alligator Alcatraz' worker describes 'inhumane' conditions inside | NBC MiamiRFK Jr. Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts | The New York TimesGood Trouble I’m calling on all Beans in Indiana that are able, even if you can’t make it as early as 8 AM, to descend on the Statehouse and make it known that we will not be silenced and will not stand by as they steal democracy. The mobilize link for the sit-in: Statehouse Sit-In: No Cheaters in Democracy -Thursday, August 7, 2025 8:00 AM -  8:00 PM ET From The Good NewsStatehouse Sit-In: No Cheaters in Democracy -Thursday, August 7, 2025 8:00 AM -  8:00 PM ETChico Cat Coalition - Accepting DonationsBubba Love Pet SittingHoosLeft Podcast | Scott Aaron Rogers | SubstackFederal Unionists NetworkPlain Civics - PodcastReminder - 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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday, August 6th, 2025Today, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell file letters with the court over the possible release of grand jury transcripts; ICE floated the idea of paying bounties for deportations but rescinded the idea after journalists reached out for comment; FEMA floated the idea of denying emergency preparedness grants to states that boycott Israeli companies but quickly rescinded that as well; the White House is preparing an order to punish banks that refuse to work with fascist;, Texas Republicans fail again to move forward with redistricting after Democrats protest by denying them a quorum; Trump caves on requiring Rupert Murdoch to be deposed early in his lawsuit against the WSJ; Jim Comer has issued subpoenas in the Epstein files case; the DOJ has a recording of the two day witness tampering session between Ghislaine Maxwell and Todd Blanche; for the first time in the Culinary Union’s 90-year history, all major casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are unionized; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank You, Helix Sleep20% Off Sitewide, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans.Guest: Samantha MichaelsA Revolutionary Way to End the Incarceration of Girls | Mother JonesMother JonesSamantha Michaels (@samanthamichaels.bsky.social) |  BlueskyStoriesVictim in Epstein case decries ‘political warfare’ in effort to release grand jury transcripts | CNNTop Trump officials will discuss Epstein strategy at Wednesday dinner hosted by Vance | CNN PoliticsRupert Murdoch and Trump Agree to Postpone Deposition | The New York TimesWhite House Preps Order to Punish Banks That Discriminate Against Conservatives | Wall Street JournalIn Reversal, FEMA Won’t Deny Grants to Cities That Boycott Israeli Firms | The New York TimesICE Offers, Then Quickly Withdraws, Cash Bonuses for Swiftly Deporting Immigrants | The New York TimesLive updates: Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to remove key Democrat from office in showdown over redistricting | CNN PoliticsGood Trouble Lara Loomer wants tips to find out who is disloyal inside the Trump administration so I think we should help her out. Your name and email are required so make sure to create one of those proton mail accounts for anonymity and let her rip. - Tip Line - Loomered(Proton Mail: Get a free email account with privacy and encryption)From The Good NewsAnimal Encounters & Guided Tours | Cape May County, NJ - Official WebsiteA somber vigil for the "disappeared" - ChicoSol NewsVigil for those Disappeared by I.C.E. - YouTubeThe Liberal Gun ClubAbout Us — The Forward InitiativeReminder - 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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2025Today, Texas Governor Greg Abbott orders police to find and arrest Democrats who fled over redistricting; the White House has no plans to protect IVF breaking yet another campaign promise; the US may require visa applicants to post a $15,000 bond pricing many out of the process; the New Hampshire Republican governor has signed a law banning gender affirming care for minors; the president of Harvard says the school is NOT considering a $500M settlement with the Trump administration; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank 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.Trump DOJ hit with MAJOR LAWSUIT over EPSTEIN COVER-UP | Katie Phang YouTubeStoriesTexas governor orders arrest of Democrats who fled the state over redistricting - ABC News | ABC NewsNH bans gender-affirming care for minors | NBC BostonWhite House has no plan to mandate IVF care, despite campaign pledge | The Washington PostState Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US | AP NewsHarvard President Garber Tells Faculty He Is Not Considering a $500 Million Deal With Trump | Harvard CrimsonGood Trouble If you are in a blue state, call your state reps and your governor and pressure them to redraw your maps! Tell them you support the democrats in texas, the DNC, and national party leadership, and you’d like to fight fire with fire.From The Good Newshttps://shop.dailybeanspod.comVA Social WorkPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Monday, August 4th, 2025Today, party preference in the US has shifted back to the Democrats for the first time since 2023; Virginia Giuffre's family responds to Trump’s admission that she was trafficked from Mar a Lago; trump always chickens out - he pauses Mexico tariffs for another 90 days; the DC Bar’s Board of Professional Responsibility has recommended Jeffrey Clark be disbarred; the Navy reverses its decision to stop sharing weather data at the last minute; the Florida attorney general issued a subpoena to a bar to get the names of people who participated in a drag show; we have more details on California’s plan to redraw voting maps in response to Texas; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank You, DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout.Stories'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees on hunger strike for 10th day, protesting conditions | NBC NewsLeaked memo from Hegseth’s brother calls for US army to help with deportations nationwide ‘for years to come’: report | The IndependentSupreme Court signals it may rule on law protecting power of minority voters - The Washington PostEXCLUSIVE: Someone Waived Ghislaine Maxwell's Sex Offender Status to Move Her to a Minimum Security Camp in TexasI Am Suing the Department of Justice for the Epstein Files Training Videos | Allison Gill — National Security Counselors - DonateTrump fires labor statistics boss hours after the release of weak jobs report | NBC NewsGavin Newsom may call special election to redraw California congressional maps | The GuardianSmithsonian says Trump impeachments will be restored to exhibit | CBS NewsSenate confirms Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia | CBS NewsTesla hit with $243 million in damages after jury finds its Autopilot feature contributed to fatal crash | NBC News Good Trouble The white house wants to know what topics you’d like to hear more about, so they’ve sent out a survey: What topics would you like to hear more about from the White House?From The Good NewsBaltimore protesters show support for Maryland pastor detained by ICE agents - cbs newsDemonstrators gather in Colorado Springs for nationwide ‘Rage Against the Regime’ protest - KKTV11American Community Survey (ACS) 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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023In the Hot Notes: Donald Trump has been charged with four counts in his plot to overthrow the government in 2020; two Republicans have been indicted in Michigan for illegally accessing voting machines; after paying legal fees the Trump Super PAC is nearly broke; it appears that Rudy Giuliani’s discovery bill in the Ruby Freeman lawsuit has been paid by Donald Trump; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News. Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thursday, August 4th, 2022In the Hot Notes: Alex Jones’ attorney accidentally hands over the entire contents of his phone to the Sandy Hook lawyer; the January 6th committee is prepping to subpoena the Sandy Hook lawyers for the phone; the Department of Justice has subpoenaed White House counsel Pat Cippollone and deputy White House counsel Pat Philbin; the Department of Justice has sued Peter Navarro to hand over all communications he sent and received using a private email account; and President Biden signs an executive order for Medicaid to pay for out of state abortions; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Amanda LitmanAmanda Litman (@amandalitman) Run For Something Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Friday, August 1st, 2025Today, party preference in the US has shifted back to the Democrats for the first time since 2023; Virginia Giuffre's family responds to Trump’s admission that she was trafficked from Mar a Lago; trump always chickens out - he pauses Mexico tariffs for another 90 days; the DC Bar’s Board of Professional Responsibility has recommended Jeffrey Clark be disbarred; the Navy reverses its decision to stop sharing weather data at the last minute; the Florida attorney general issued a subpoena to a bar to get the names of people who participated in a drag show; we have more details on California’s plan to redraw voting maps in response to Texas; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank 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.Guest: ‎John FugelsangTell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang PodcastJohn Fugelsang - Substack@johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - Pre-order StoriesDemocrats Regain Advantage in Party Affiliation | GallupNewsom will move to redraw California map if Texas redistricts, teeing up national fight | Texas TribuneGOP Attorney General subpoenas bar to hand over list of people who watched a drag show | LGBTQ NationTrump announces 90-day extension of prior trade deal with Mexico | NPRIn reversal, Defense Department will continue providing crucial satellite weather data | NPRGood Trouble Are you near Bethesda, Maryland? So What Else needs volunteer drivers with SUVs or trucks, or willing to make multiple trips in small cars, on Tuesday, August 5th, 11am-3pm to pick up food drive donation bags from houses in Montgomery County.Email volunteer@sowhatelse.org with any questions or concerns!So What Else From The Good NewsIt helps by mitigating many of  the onerous side effects of the treatments, as well as the anxiety that comes with having the condition.Pretty Gritty ToursRainy Day Rabbit HolesTavern Talks, @taverntalksusa - Instagram, @tavern.talks6) - TikTokAPPEARANCES – DANA GOLDBERGReminder - 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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thursday, July 31st, 2025Today, Emil Bove is confirmed to the Third Circuit after it’s revealed the DoJ IG lost whistleblower complaints; CBS unveils new inconsistencies with the Epstein jail video; the House Oversight Committee has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's demand for immunity in exchange for her testimony; the Trump regime has scrapped its plan to impound health and research funding; a new Texas district map adds five safe Republican House seats; Kamala Harris announces she is not running for governor of California; 12 Democratic members of Congress are suing ICE for access to internment camps; the DOJ has filed its brief to get the Epstein grand jury materials and it’s only for 2 witnesses; Schumer invokes a rarely used law to get at the Epstein files; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans.Guest: ‎Ben SheehanPolitics Made Easy - Ben Sheehan SubstackCivics Made Easy YouTube Playlist:How America Became a Two-Party Nation | Civics Made Easy (PBS)Civics Made Easy | PBSStoriesSeeking transparency on the Epstein files, Senate Democrats invoke the ‘rule of five’ | MSNBCHouse Oversight Committee rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's request for immunity in exchange for her testimony | NBC NewsTexas map would add five safe Republican seats. What it means for the midterms. - The Washington PostTrump Administration Scraps Effort to Pause Health-Research Funding - WSJHouse Dems Sue ICE For Blocking Oversight on Immigration Facilities | Democracy DocketKamala Harris will not run for California governor, opening door for 2028 run | The Washington PostGood Trouble Talks from professors, experts, and great storytellers—hosted in bars. No slides. No homework. Just interesting ideas in a casual setting. The Social Study, @thesocial.study - Instagram, @thesocial.study | TikTokOur Donation LinksMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - 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 | SubstackFrom The Good NewsWashington State's Paid Family and Medical LeaveEosinophilic gastroenteritis: diagnosis and clinical perspectives - PMCMast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): Symptoms & TreatmentCURED FoundationFabric Workshop Knoxville TN - Facebook groupNationwide Anti-Trump 'Families First' Protest Planned for July 26 - NewsweekAPPEARANCES – DANA GOLDBERGReminder - 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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Wednesday, July 30th, 2025Today, Trump told the press that the real reason he ghosted Epstein is because Epstein stole Virginia Giuffre from him; the FBI and DOJ have the missing minutes from the Epstein jail video; Chuck Schumer calls on the FBI to complete a threat assessment of the Epstein files; the Trump administration will rescind the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health; the former Ohio police officer who shot Andre Hill has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison; as i feared - federal data has been disappearing under Trump; Harvard is said to be open to bending the knee to the administration; second and third whistleblowers come forward with evidence that Emil Bove lied to Congress; a scientist with a green card was detained for a week without explanation; a shooter killed three in midtown Manhattan before turning his gun on himself; another three are dead and several injured after a shooting in Reno; and Allison and Dana deliver the good news.Thank You, MINT MOBILEGet this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at  MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANSThank 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.Guest: ‎Aya Ibrahim   Former Senior Policy Advisor for the US State Department and a White House National Economic Council Advisor in Office of Science and Tech PolicyAya (@ayyuhhh) - twitterStoriesThere was no "missing minute" in the original Epstein jail video, government source says | CBS NewsFBI should conduct threat assessment of Epstein files: Schumer | The HillShooter kills NYPD officer, 3 civilians in Midtown office rampage before killing himself, police say | Gothamist3 dead, several injured in shooting outside casino in Reno: Police | ABC NewsAnother whistleblower claims that top DOJ official suggested department could ignore court orders | CNN PoliticsScientist on green card detained for a week without explanation, lawyer says | The Washington PostEx-officer who mistook a Black man's keys and phone for a gun gets 15 years to life for murder | AP NewsTrump EPA moves to repeal landmark 'endangerment finding' that allows climate regulation | AP NewsFederal data has been disappearing under Trump | MarketplaceHarvard Is Said to Be Open to Spending Up to $500 Million to Resolve Trump Dispute | The New York Times Good Trouble The FTC is requesting comments from the public "to better understand how consumers may have been exposed to false or unsupported claims about 'gender-affirming care', especially as it relates to minors, and to gauge the harms consumers may be experiencing." While using false advertising to go after trans healthcare is a creative approach, it does smell a bit of desperation. Either way, if your listeners have stories of thoughtful and well-informed gender-affirming care that they or their family have received, or anything else they'd like to share with the FTC, they can do so using this link - regulations.gov/docket/FTC-2025-0264From The Good Newsregulations.gov/docket/FTC-2025-0264IndivisiblePSL Rhode Island (@pslrhodeisland) - InstagramImpact Artist - Muralist (@ekaterina.sky.art) - InstagramSteve Vladeck | SubstackAPPEARANCES – DANA GOLDBERGReminder - 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! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.