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Friday, October 27th, 2023 In the Hot Notes: at least 18 people are dead and another 13 injured after shootings in Lewiston Maine; New York Republicans push ahead with a resolution to expel George Santos from the House; NRA revenue is in free-fall after dues and membership plummet; A federal judge has struck down Georgia’s congressional and legislative maps ruling that they violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act; Ford and the United Auto Workers Union have reached a tentative deal that includes a record pay raise; Republicans delay more than $1B in HIV program funding; a former healthcare executive is charged for a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud scheme; the DoJ responds to Trump’s motions to stay his DC gag order and to alert the court of his advice of counsel defense; the US economy grew at a blistering rate in the third quarter; the Ohio secretary of state has quietly removed 26,000 people from voter rolls; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about. More from our Guest: Anna Bower https://twitter.com/annabower https://www.lawfaremedia.org Subscribe to Lawyers, Guns, And Money: Ad-free premium feed: https://lawyersgunsandmoney.supercast.com Subscribe for free everywhere else: https://link.chtbl.com/LawGunsMoney Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Share your Good News or Good Trouble MSW Good News and Good Trouble Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share? Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? The Daily Beans | Supercast The Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | Patreon The 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, October 24th, 2025 Today, the Associated Press reports the entire East Wing of the White House has been completely demolished; Kilmar Abrego has subpoenaed Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and other senior DOJ officials to testify at the hearing on his motion to dismiss the indictment for vindictive prosecution; beleaguered fraud and bribery Mayor Eric Adams has endorsed sex pest Andrew Cuomo for Mayor of New York City; a DC man who played Darth Vader’s Imperial March at National Guardsman has been arrested and the ACLU is suing on his behalf; Reps Raskin and Garcia are investigating Trump’s attempt to steal $230M from the taxpayers. Allison will return on Friday. Thank You, Naked Wines To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password. Guest: Adam Klasfeld All Rise News All Rise News - Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com - BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports - Twitter, @senecaprojectus - Instagram Todd Blanche, Kilmar Abrego and "extraordinary circumstances" - Live with Allison Gill Guest: John Fugelsang Tell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang - Substack, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -Twitter Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Upcoming Live Dates - Foundation, Separation of Church & Hate book tour NOV 12 - Union Stage Live with Adam Klasfeld and Allison Gil | The Breakdown Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour Fri - Nov 14, 2025 - 7:00pm CDT Chicago Stories White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction | AP News Eric Adams Endorses Andrew Cuomo for Mayor | NYT DC man who played Darth Vader theme at national guard troops sues over arrest | Washington DC | The Guardian 2 top House Democrats ask for records on Trump's request for $230 million from DOJ | CBS News Virginia Democrats Plan to Redraw House Maps in Redistricting Push | NYT Good Trouble Check out this cheat sheet about Fall 2025 Bolts Mag dot com has broken down and listed a bunch of state, and local, elections and referendums for you to choose from to put some energy behind. Your Cheat Sheet to the 2025 General Elections | Bolts ➡️ Sign up to phone bank in Virginia. **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. **Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us, Sign up to call voters in California **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Lola Gayle @lolagaylec - Instagram Thousands rally in North Texas for "No Kings" protests Resist - A collection of 40 high-res B&W and color photographs Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate, MSW Media, Blue Wave CA Victory Fund | ActBlue, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - The 2025 Out100, BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do,...

Thursday, October 23rd, 2025 Today, federal agents descend on Chinatown in New York in an apparent raid; an ICE agent fired shots hitting an alleged immigrant and a US Marshal during a traffic stop in Los Angeles; New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a portal to collect evidence against federal agents; Illinois and Chicago urge the Supreme Court to uphold a block on National Guard deployment; Senator Jeff Merkley warns 'tyranny has arrived' in marathon floor speech protesting Trump; SNAP benefits are about to expire and California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action; and a new Quinnipiac poll has Democrats way up on the general ballot; and Dana delivers your Good News. Allison will return on Friday. Thank You, Naked Wines To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password. Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour Fri - Nov 14, 2025 - 7:00pm CDT Chicago Stories Federal agents descend on Chinatown in apparent raid | Gothamist AG James launches portal to collect photos, videos of ICE activity in NY | CBS6 | WRGB Man shot by federal agent charged with assault after alleged ramming during ICE stop in LA | ABC News Illinois, Chicago urge Supreme Court to uphold block on National Guard deployment |ABC News California to set aside $80m and deploy national guard to assist food banks amid shutdown | The Guardian Sen. Jeff Merkley warns 'tyranny has arrived' in marathon floor speech protesting Trump | NBC News CONGRESS JOB APPROVAL POLL (PDF) | Quinnipiac Good Trouble Tell GOP Representatives to get to work and end this shutdown. Or call to tell your Democratic Senator “thank you for holding the line.” Indivisible has a script for you: CALL NOW: Tell GOP Representatives to get to work and end this shutdown | Indivisible CALL NOW: TELL DEMOCRATIC SENATORS TO KEEP HOLDING THE LINE IN THE SHUTDOWN FIGHT | Indivisible ➡️ Sign up to phone bank in Virginia. **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. **Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us, Sign up to call voters in California **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Dybbuk - Wikipedia Indivisible Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate, MSW Media, Blue Wave CA Victory Fund | ActBlue, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - The 2025 Out100, BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Share your Good News or Good Trouble MSW Good News and Good Trouble Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share? Good News & Confessions - The...

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 Today, Donald Trump is demanding a $230M payout from his own Justice Department to compensate him for his legal troubles; Trump’s Office of Special Counsel nominee to replace the improperly fired Hampton Dellinger calls himself a Nazi; the Treasury tells employees to please not share images of Trump demolishing the White House; Pro Tempore Speaker of the House runs away when Raskin calls for unanimous consent to swear in Adelita Grijalva; a pardoned January 6th insurrectionist has been arrested for making death threats against Hakeem Jeffries; more than a third of people that applied for ICE have failed the fitness test; banned books are being returned to military libraries; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Thank You, WildGrain Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription. Guest: Joyce Vance Giving Up Is Unforgivable by Joyce Vance - Penguin Random House Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance | Substack #SistersInLaw - Podcast - Apple Podcasts, The Insider Podcast - CAFE @joycewhitevance.bsky.social on Bluesky Joyce Vance & Allison Gill. Giving Up Is Unforgivable! Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour Fri - Nov 14, 2025 - 7:00pm CDT Chicago Stories Via Electronic Mail October 21, 2025 The Honorable Charles E. Grassley Committee on Judiciary United States Senate Washington | Letter Text Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested over threat to kill Rep. Hakeem Jeffries | The Washington Post Trump's nominee to lead a watchdog agency hits trouble over MLK and 'Nazi streak' text messages | The Washington Post Trump Said to Demand Justice Dept. Pay Him $230 Million for Past Cases | The New York Times Treasury Tells Employees Not to Share Photos of White House Ballroom Construction | WSJ ICE’s ‘Athletically Allergic’ Recruits | The Atlantic Books about race and gender to be returned to school libraries on some military bases | NPR Good Trouble “The North Carolina General Assembly is contemplating the Orange Menace's call for gerrymandering. The public comment period is now open, so I hope my fellow Tar Heel Leguminate will make their voices heard about this utter trash idea.” - David he/him Request For Comments - North Carolina General Assembly ➡️ Sign up to phone bank in Virginia. **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. **Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us, Sign up to call voters in California **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Request For Comments - North Carolina General Assembly "No Kings" protest draws thousands to Minneapolis, similar protests held across Minnesota 'No Kings' protests planned across south-central Pennsylvania Western Pennsylvania communities host round 2 of ‘No Kings’ rallies protesting Trump administration – WPXI Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate, MSW Media, Blue Wave CA Victory Fund | ActBlue, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - The 2025 Out100, BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of...

This week on the breakdown, Allison shares court documents showing the government may be deleting evidence, plus updates on Trump’s weaponization of justice, and more restraining orders against the feds. Watch the video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/Ams4OLnDXOg?si=rlLNKUniIVYHSgci Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Share your Good News or Good Trouble MSW Good News and Good Trouble Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share? Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? The Daily Beans | Supercast The Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | Patreon The 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, October 21st, 2025 Today, a three judge panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Trump can deploy the National Guard to Portland; Trump has begun demolishing the East Wing of the White House; Judge Ellis in Chicago permits the deposition of Border Patrol Czar Gregory Bovino; the Supreme Court will review a gun law prohibiting drug addicts from access to firearms; Jim Comey has filed his motions to dismiss based on vindictive and selective prosecution and the illegitimate appointment of Lindsay Halligan; a White House official said he thinks the government shutdown will end this week; Lindsay Halligan sent personal Signal chat messages to Anna Bower; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Naked Wines To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password. Trump’s ICE Caught DELETING EVIDENCE in BOMBSHELL COURT DOCS?! | Meidas | Allison Gill “Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here.” | Lawfare Stories US government shutdown likely to end this week, White House adviser Hassett says | Reuters White House begins demolishing East Wing facade to build Trump’s ballroom | The Washington Post Appeals court backs Trump’s National Guard deployment in Portland | POLITICO Judge permits questioning of top Border Patrol boss in lawsuit over treatment of protesters in Chicago | Chicago Sun Times Supreme Court will review gun law that was used to convict Hunter Biden | POLITICO Good Trouble Sign up to call voters in California. In this year’s special election, Proposition 50 is on the ballot. It allows voters to decide whether to temporarily redraw California’s congressional map before the midterms. It’s a strategic way to counteract Republican gerrymandering in states like Texas and Missouri, and whether this ballot measure passes could be the deciding factor in whether Democrats have a fair shot at flipping the House next year. ➡️ Sign up to phone bank in Virginia. **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Second ‘No Kings’ rally draws hundreds in Gainesville @nwga_queer_care_closet - Instagram Trans Benefit: Spooky Shop and Show Stockton 'No Kings' demonstrators join in national show of defiance of Trump's policies - Stocktonia News Anchorage ‘No Kings’ rally against Trump administration draws large crowd Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings? Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate, MSW Media, Blue Wave CA Victory Fund | ActBlue, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - The 2025 Out100, BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison...

Monday, October 20th, 2025 Today, over 7 million people came out to protest tyranny this weekend in the largest single protest in American history; more universities have rejected Trump’s compact; the head of the military’s Southern Command has stepped down amid concerns over the legality of the Venezuelan boat strikes; Marco Rubio sold out informants to El Salvador’s Bukele; the New York GOP has disbanded it’s Young Republicans group after the racists texts were leaked; the US is repatriating survivors of the latest Venezuelan boat strike; Trump has commuted the sentence of felony fraudster George Santos; Prince Andrew has renounced his titles ahead of the release of Virginia Giuffre’s posthumous memoir; more Epstein files have been released by House Oversight; a former ICE director says Trump is putting agents in a terrible position (boo fucking hoo); Putin is demanding Ukraine give up territory in a call with Trump; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, DeleteMe Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Thank You, WildGrain Get $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription. Trump’s ICE Caught DELETING EVIDENCE in BOMBSHELL COURT DOCS?! | Meidas | Allison Gill Stories 6 universities reject White House funding deal with attached demands. Multiple other schools have yet to respond | CNN After Racist Texts, New York G.O.P. Disbands Young Republican Group | NYT Trump commutes sentence of former US Rep. George Santos | AP News Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York | BBC Ex-ICE director says Trump's immigration crackdown putting agents in "terrible position" | CBS News Putin demanded Ukraine surrender key territory in call with Trump | NYT U.S. Is Repatriating Survivors of Its Strike on Suspected Drug Vessel | The New York Times Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command Is Stepping Down, Officials Say | NYT Rubio promised to betray U.S. informants to get Trump’s El Salvador prison deal | The Washington Post House releases new Epstein investigation documents, Alex Acosta interview | The Washington Post Streaming Oral Arguments - Portland Pioneer Courtroom 9:00 AM Monday 10/20 - Shilling v. Trump Good Trouble ➡️ Sign up to phone bank in Virginia. The governor’s, lieutenant governor’s, and attorney general’s offices are all on the ballot, in addition to the entire House of Delegates. Virginia will be an important bellwether for what happens in the midterms next year, and we need to do everything we can to make sure Democrats flip seats across the state. **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News So many of you got the word out, hosted, and attended NoKings protests across the country and the results were amazing! Mass Call: What's Next After No Kings? · AFT Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate, MSW Media, Blue Wave CA Victory Fund | ActBlue, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - The 2025 Out100, BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news...

Thursday, October 19th, 2023 Jim Jordan loses AGAIN and by a LARGER MARGIN as some in the caucus complain about them and their spouses receiving threats; Senator Bob Menendez has been prohibited from receiving a classified briefing on Israel; Justice Amy Coney Barrett thinks ethics rules for SCOTUS sounds like a good idea; third party candidate Cornel West draws the maximum campaign donation from Harlan Crow; Twitter troll Douglass Mackey has been sentenced to seven months in prison; Trump lawyer John Lauro tried to lawyer in DC without being a member of the bar or having local counsel; Judge McAfee denies Ken Chesebro and Sidney Powells motion to dismiss and Chesebro’s motion to exclude his memos from evidence. Dana is out and about. Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Share your Good News or Good Trouble MSW Good News and Good Trouble Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share? Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? The Daily Beans | Supercast The Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | Patreon The 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 October 19th, 2022 In the Hot Notes: the special master Judge Dearie has some questions about Donald’s incomplete and contradictory privilege log; Bill Barr’s handpicked special counsel strikes out again; an ex Oath Keeper who has pled guilty testified at trial today that he was expecting to be charged with treason; and Nancy Pelosi tells MSNBC she was concerned about the Secret Service being a danger to Mike Pence during the Capitol attack.; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Share your Good News or Good Trouble MSW Good News and Good Trouble Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share? Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? The Daily Beans | Supercast The Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | Patreon The 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, October 17th, 2025 Today, John Bolton has been indicted on 18 counts of transmission and retention of national defense information under the Espionage Act; a 7th Circuit panel unanimously upholds the order blocking the National Guard deployment to Chicago; a federal judge orders ICE in Chicago to have body worn cameras because they’re violating her previous court order; the House Oversight Committee demands Pam Bondi explain the transfer of Ghislaine Maxwell by October 30th; the new Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds the mandate for Bible instruction in schools; Trump orders the IRS to go after Democratic non profits; a Florida judge has blocked the transfer of land in Florida for the Trump Presidential Library; the Supreme Court is poised to further curtail the Voting Rights Act; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, CBDistillery Use promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Guest: John Fugelsang Tell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang - Substack, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -Twitter Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Upcoming Live Dates - OCT 8 Special Event | Zanies Chicago Comedy Club, The Nation Cruise - Guest Speakers, 2025 National Convention OCT 18 - Freedom From Religion Foundation, Separation of Church & Hate book tour NOV 12 - Union Stage AG will be at NO KINGS II October 18 10am-2pm - San Diego Congratulations To Dana! The 2025 Out100: Dana Goldberg Stories Florida judge temporarily blocks transfer of downtown Miami land for Trump's presidential library | AP News John Bolton is indicted for allegedly keeping and sharing classified information | POLITICO Ranking Member Robert Garcia Demands Pam Bondi Stop the White House Epstein Cover-Up; Explain Maxwell Prison Transfer | The Committee on Oversight and Accountability Democrats US Supreme Court weighs 'earthquake' ruling on Voting Rights Act | BBC Trump Team Plans IRS Overhaul to Enable Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups | WSJ Good Trouble Attend A No Kings Rally Near You on Saturday. Let’s Make History. NoKings.org **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **October 18 - NoKings.org **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News NoKings.org Media Room | Transportation Security Administration posemedollpatterns.etsy.com?coupon=BEANS Healthy School Meals for All - CO Department of Education Proposition MM: Increase taxes for free school meals and food assistance, explained Adopt – Big Bones Canine Rescue (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers -...

Thursday, October 16th, 2025 Today, dozens of Pentagon reporters have turned in their access badges and exited the Pentagon; Brown University rejects Trump’s extortion bid; a federal judge has blocked Trump’s federal layoffs; a different federal judge has issued a restraining order against Republican Rep Cory Mills; Los Angeles County declares a state of emergency over immigration raids; Young Republicans are losing their jobs over racist chat groups; one person is dead and another two are missing in devastating floods in Alaska; Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries will debate on CSPAN; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Guest: Leah Greenberg Co-Executive Director Indivisible NoKings.org Leah Greenberg | Indivisible, @leahgreenberg.bsky.social - Bluesky, @Leahgreenb - Twitter NO KINGS II October 18 10am-2pm - San Diego Stories NO KINGS! Tips for Protesting with PTS and Anxiety | MSW Media YouTube Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela | The New York Times Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules | AP News Brown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment | The New York Times Judge orders Trump administration to pause shutdown layoffs | The Washington Post 1 dead, 2 missing after severe Alaska flooding Coast Guard official says left "absolute devastation" | CBS News ‘It’s revolting’: More Young Republican chat members out of jobs as condemnation intensifies | POLITICO Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids | ABC News Cory Mills slapped with restraining order after Florida judge sides with accuser | POLITICO Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries will debate on C-SPAN | POLITICO Good Trouble For all you good people in Clay Higgins’ district - he is hosting a tele-town hall on October 16th at 6PM CST Call in if you live there! Link To Stream: Town Halls - Congressman Clay Higgins **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **October 18 - NoKings.org **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators Little Free Library NoKings.org (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky,...

Wednesday, October 15th, 2025 Today, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva; Jack Smith speaks out about his investigations into Donald Trump with former Mueller prosecutor Andrew Weissmann; Stephen Miller has murdered another five people in a Caribbean boat strike; major airports are refusing to play Kristi Noem’s propaganda video wrongly blaming Democrats for the shutdown; Maine Governor Janet Mills enters the Senate race against Susan Collins; the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals shoots down a Republican request for a re-hearing of a Pennsylvania voter suppression case; the Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones’ bid to appeal his $1.5B defamation loss to Sandy Hook families; Jim Jordan demands testimony from Jack Smith in front of the House Judiciary Committee; a federal judge rules Trump defied a court order over FEMA funding; President Obama endorses yes on Prop 50 in California; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Helix Sleep 20% Off Sitewide, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans Guest: Proof that Letitia James is Innocent - by Allison Gill Stories Arizona attorney general threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva | POLITICO U.S. Military Kills 6 People in Boat Attack Near Venezuela, Trump Says | The New York Times US court rules Trump violated order by placing conditions on FEMA grants | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera Multiple airports refuse to play DHS video blaming Democrats for government shutdown | CBS News Hatch Act Overview | U.S. Office of Special Counsel Good Trouble Call Your Airport. Ask if they are playing the misleading, Hatch-Act violating message. Keep calling Mike Johnson's office to have Adelita Grajava sworn in. She is the 218th signature. And right now the people of Arizona 7th are being re-taxed without representation because he won't swear her in. His number is 202-225-2000 or 202-225-2777 - Especially if you’re in Arizona’s 7th district. **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **October 18 - NoKings.org **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Thanks for watching AG on MeidasTouch YouTube! World Naked Bike Ride Critical Mass (cycling) - Wikipedia Leaf sheep: The adorable solar-powered sea slug that looks like Shaun the Sheep - LiveScience.com Dogs For Better Lives Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) NDSCCenter Action Center 2025 Buddy Walks | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Women Veterans Conference Any woman veteran in Michigan available on October 18th can attend: Women's Veterans Unite at Parkside Farm in Byron Center MI from 11 to 2 American Legion Roger B Chaffee Post 154 from 3-8 pm. Capyfriends Cafe - GA (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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...

Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Today, major media outlets are refusing to sign the new Pentagon policy that requires pre-approval of news stories; Trump manages to screw up the ceasefire and hostage deal in the Middle East; Education Department layoffs hit the offices responsible for special education and civil rights; Ghislaine Maxwell met with anonymous high profile visitors in the chapel at club fed; there are more problems being reported with the investigation into the death of Jeffrey Epstein; ICE issued a $130 ticket to a US Citizen who didn’t have his papers on him; Republican Rep Kevin Kiley breaks with Speaker Mike Johnson; Missouri Democrats have an opportunity to block a gerrymandered Republican map; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, CBDistillery Use promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Stories News outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline | Washington Post Cigars and Champagne? Pfft! Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu stuns Israel | POLITICO Education Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement | PBS News ICE tickets Chicago man $130 for not having his papers with him | Chicago Tribune Lockdowns and a Mysterious Meeting: A Quiet Texas Prison Adapts to Life With Ghislaine Maxwell | WSJ In cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said | CBS News Good Trouble “The referendum initiative in Missouri is being organized by People Not Politicians with support from state and national Democrats. The committee will need to collect over 100,000 valid signatures across multiple congressional districts before the state’s 90-day window expires on Dec. 11.” Missouri Democrats have an opportunity to block a new congressional map. They say they’re largely on their own. | POLITICO **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **October 18 - NoKings.org **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Subversive Shrink | Substack No Kings - October 18 Nudibranch - Wikipedia Week 25 peaceful protesting Alliance, Ohio - Reddit (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Share your...

Monday, October 13th, 2025 Today, former national security advisor John Bolton could be indicted as early as this week; Trump robs Peter to pay Paul without Congressional authorization; Donald’s nominee for the Office of Special Counsel is a sex pest; a Republican has purchased Dominion voting machines; stocks tank as Trump extends China tariffs; Republicans want to gut a 50 year old law that protects sea life; Donald is scrambling to re-hire top CDC scientists he just fired; MIT rejects the regime’s shakedown of nine major universities; a librarian fired in a dispute of LGBTQ+ books gets a massive settlement; the guy deploying troops against his own citizens loses the Nobel peace prize; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, IQBAR Text DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Guest: Stephanie Telles Stephanie Telles for ABQ City Council District 1 @stephanieforabq - Instagram Stephanie for ABQ - facebook Stories Jim Comey. Leticia James. Is John Bolton Next? | MuellerSheWrote.com Criminal charges against Bolton expected as early as next week | MSNBC Trump authorizes troop pay amid government shutdown | NBC News Dominion Voting Systems sold to company run by former Republican election official | ABC News S&P and Nasdaq Slump as Stocks Fall on Trump China Tariff Threat | NYT Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears | ABC News MAGA steams at Trump’s Nobel snub | POLITICO Post by @grahamformaine.bsky.social — Bluesky Trump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error | NYT Key Trump nominee accused of sexual harassment | POLITICO MIT Rejects Special Funding Offer From Trump Administration | NYT Wyoming library director fired amid book dispute reaches $700,000 settlement | NBC News Good Trouble California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **October 18 - NoKings.org **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News LISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching | YouTube Special HCN access for current or former government employees - High Country News Project Mail Storm ThePrintedGarden.com Dreams of Our Fathers | YouTube (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media -...

Friday, October 14th, 2022 Former President Donald John Trump has been unanimously subpoenaed by the Congressional committee investigating a coup; the same former president lost his Supreme Court bid to review classified documents in an espionage investigation; the former Vice President’s counsel testified before a federal grand jury after having resolved privilege issues; and the NYAG has filed an injunction to prevent the former president from hiding business assets in her civil investigation; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. *Correction - AG says that Pelosi was speaking with Attorney General Bill Barr on January 6th. Barr had resigned; Pelosi was speaking with Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen. Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Share your Good News or Good Trouble MSW Good News and Good Trouble Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share? Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? The Daily Beans | Supercast The Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | Patreon The 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, October 12th, 2023 In the Hot Notes: a group of 67 Twitter accounts spread coordinated disinformation about the Israel-Hamas war as Elon blocks community notes; after Trump’s endorsement and four former OSU students speak out against him, Jim Jordan loses the nomination for Speaker to David Duke without the baggage Steve Scalise; the 11th Circuit has denied Florida’s request to let its drag ban go into effect; House Democrat Pat Ryan will introduce a resolution demanding Tuberville lift his hold on military promotions; Donald Trump tells a court in Colorado that he had no obligation to support the Constitution as president; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. From the Good News https://twitter.com/drmichaellevin/status/1609356212184780804?s=46&t=HnwDu8IMuwAvzGRIifJyvg Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack Share your Good News or Good Trouble MSW Good News and Good Trouble Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share? Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beans https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: The Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? The Daily Beans | Supercast The Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | Patreon The 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, October 10th, 2025 Today, a federal judge has issued a restraining order barring federal agents from using riot control weapons against journalists and protestors in Chicago; a different federal judge has granted a TRO in part against National Guard deployment in Chicago; a pastor shot in the head by ICE agents is suing over First Amendment threats; Trump’s message to Pam Bondi about indicting Comey and Tish James was supposed to be a DM; Oklahoma’s Republican governor is condemning the National Guard deployment in Chicago; ICE detains and threatens an Oregon man despite citizenship; Lindsay Halligan has indicted NYAG Leticia James; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Helix Sleep 27% Off Sitewide, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans Guest: Guest: John Fugelsang Tell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang - Substack, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -Twitter Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Upcoming Live Dates - OCT 8 Special Event | Zanies Chicago Comedy Club, The Nation Cruise - Guest Speakers, 2025 National Convention OCT 18 - Freedom From Religion Foundation, Separation of Church & Hate book tour NOV 12 - Union Stage Stories Oklahoma’s Republican Governor Criticizes National Guard Deployment in Chicago | The New York Times Judge orders feds to dial back aggressive response to journalists, protesters in Chicago area | ABC7 Chicago VIDEO: ICE detains, threatens Oregon man despite U.S. citizenship | KOIN Portland Judge grants a partial temporary restraining order on National Guard deployment in Illinois | Chicago Sun-Times Inside the Justice Department Where the President Calls the Shots - WSJ Good Trouble Lambda Legal Condemns Trump Administration’s Illegal Exclusion of Gender-Affirming Care from Government Employee Health Benefits Check out Lambda Legal to see about donating or volunteering! **October 20 Deadline -Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **October 18 - NoKings.org **Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Lambda Legal Furlough Guidance - OPM.gov 7 Brew Judge halts New York county from enforcing transgender athlete ban after roller derby league sues - AP News October 18 - NoKings.org WubzTheWobble (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com Check out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On...

Thursday, October 9th, 2025 Today, Jim Comey pled not guilty, asked for and was granted a speedy trial and outlined which motions to dismiss he’s going to file; the 9th Circuit has temporarily stayed Judge Immergut’s order blocking National Guard deployment to Portland; Trump calls for the Illinois governor and the Chicago mayor to be jailed; a Florida man has been arrested for setting the Palisades fire in California; the IRS has furloughed nearly half its workforce; a Christian group has been accused of submitting falsified evidence in the conversion therapy Supreme Court case; a shocking win for Democrats in the Fairbanks Alaska mayoral race; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, HomeChef For 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: Rep. Dan Goldman NY 10th Goldman.house.gov dangoldmanforny.com @danielsgoldman.dg4ny.co - Bluesky, @danielsgoldman) - Twitter Stories The 9th Circuit Just Stayed the TRO Blocking National Guard to Portland | Muellershewrote.com Trump Calls for Jailing Democratic Leaders as Troops Prepare for Chicago Deployment | Reuters Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges | BBC Jonathan Rinderknecht accused of starting blaze that turned into destructive Palisades Fire | ABC7 Los Angeles Christian group defending LGBTQ+ conversion therapy at SCOTUS accused of using 'false evidence' | The Advocate IRS furloughs nearly half its workforce, shuttering most operations - Live Updates | POLITICO Republican Ousted By Democrat in Shock Election Defeat | Newsweek Good Trouble The Supreme Court Case That Could Change Voting Rights for Generations | Joyce Vance | Substack The EAC is accepting public comments on this issue. Anti-voter advocates have flooded their website with one-sided and misleading comments. We can fight back with comments of our own. Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking Comment Period Ends: Oct 20 at 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **OCTOBER 18 - NoKings.org **Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Petition of America First Legal Foundation for Rulemaking 17 statewide propositions will appear on the November ballot. Here’s what Texas voters need to know. Press Releases | American Civil Liberties Union Peaceful protest for democracy in La Plata, MD - facebook Libby App Erin in the Morning (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack,...

Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 Today, Jim Comey will be arraigned in the Eastern District of Virginia; members of Congress will hold a press conference with Epstein survivors about the discharge petition to release the Epstein Files; furloughed workers are being told they may not receive backpay; the Supreme Court shoots down a Republican challenge to Washington State’s Climate Commitment Act; Pritzker and Newsom threaten to withdraw from the National Governor’s Association; CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis replaces the agency’s general counsel with himself; Pam Bondi refuses to answer key questions in a Senate Judiciary hearing; Texas AG Ken Paxton continues his genocidal rhetoric against trans people; ICE bought vehicles with fake cell sites to spy on protestors; Roy Cooper shattered fundraising records in the first quarter for his Senate run; blue states should come together to declare an emergency; Jimmy Kimmel is more popular than Donald Trump; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Smalls For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS. Guest: Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford Alder Dina Nina Martinez- Rutherford District 15 (WI) Running for WI State Assembly District 76 votedinanina.com DinaNina.com @dinaninaxo - Bluesky, DinaNinaXO (facebook) DinaNinaXO (IG) Alder Dina Nina Martinez- Rutherford (she/her) - cityofmadison.com DinaNinaforMadison (IG) Dina Nina For Madison (facebook) Stories Furloughed workers not guaranteed back pay after shutdown, OMB claims | The Washington Post ICE bought vehicles equipped with fake cell towers to spy on phones | TechCrunch C.I.A. Deputy Director Has Replaced Agency’s Top Legal Official With Himself | The New York Times Blue states should come together to declare an emergency. Here’s how | Opinion | The Guardian Roy Cooper raises $14.5 million last quarter, shattering records | POLITICO Jimmy Kimmel more popular than Trump after show suspension, poll finds | The Guardian Good Trouble Keep calling Mike Johnson's office to have Adelita Grajava sworn in. She is the 218th signature. And right now the people of Arizona 7th are being re-taxed without representation because he won't swear her in. His number is 202-225-2000 or 202-225-2777 - Especially if you’re in Arizona’s 7th district. **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **OCTOBER 18 - NoKings.org **Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Adopt Magnolia - Potential adopters email StrotmanHousehold@gmail.com Aurora Animal Shelter Reduce stress and boost happiness with 4 daily gratitude practices | CNN WordPress Accessibility Day 2025 Adopt-A-Pet (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at fedoath@pm.me and...

Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 Today, President Trump vows to consider a pardon of convicted child sex offender and Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell; ABC News confirms that person 3 in the Comey indictment is NOT Andy McCabe; Trump appointed judge Immergut issues a second restraining order against deploying the National Guard to Portland; a prosecutor in the EDVA refused to bring mortgage fraud charges against NYAG Leticia James; the Supreme Court says no to Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal and Laura Loomer’s lawsuit barring her from social media; a judge has scheduled an emergency hearing in the Chicago National Guard deployment case; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, HomeChef For 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: Adam Klasfeld All Rise News All Rise News - Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com - BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports - Twitter, @senecaprojectus - Instagram Tonight in Your Rights: "Petition DENIED" | All Rise News Guest: Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social - Bluesky, Anna Bower @AnnaBower - Twitter, @lawfaremedia - Instagram Lawfaremedia.org Coming Soon - Slip Opinion | Anna Bower | Substack NEW: Judge issues a SECOND restraining order against Trump in a Sunday night emergency hearing. Trump on pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell: “I haven't heard the name in so long... I'd have to take a look at it…" | Bulwark Online | Twitter Stories Top prosecutor is rejecting Trump pressure to charge New York AG | MSNBC Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting | Chicago Sun-Times Ex-special counsel John Durham undercut case against James Comey in interview with prosecutors: Sources | ABC News Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago |AP News Supreme Court rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction | NBC News Supreme Court brushes aside Laura Loomer lawsuit against social media companies | CNN Politics Good Trouble Keep calling Mike Johnson's office to have Adelita Grajava sworn in. She is the 218th signature. And right now the people of Arizona 7th are being re-taxed without representation because he won't swear her in. His number is 202-225-2000 or 202-225-2777 - Especially if you’re in Arizona’s 7th district. **Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma **OCTOBER 18 - NoKings.org **Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us **How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Fire Kilmeade - foxfeedback@foxnews.com, Requests - Fox News **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education **Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Francine returns! Beloved Lowe's cat back in Richmond after accidental truck ride out of state | WTVR Best Chicken Breeds - The Complete List - Pictures included! (Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana) Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal 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.org Dr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, Twitter Dana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Substack 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 Links National Security Counselors - Donate MSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlue WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers -...