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The Daily Beans

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The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark.
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Episodes

Cooler Heads (feat. John Fugelsang)

Friday, September 5th, 2025 Today, ten federal judges criticize the Supreme Court’s use of the emergency docket in rare interviews with NBC; the District of Columbia has filed suit against the government over Trump’s National Guard deployment to the capitol; the Justice Department has issued subpoenas in its investigation into Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook; Republican discontent with RFK Jr is growing after embarrassing testimony on capitol hill; Florida moves to end vaccine mandates for school...

Sep 05, 202553 minEp. 1718

Texas v Illinois (feat. Steve Vladeck; David Janovsky)

Thursday, September 4th, 2025 Today, Donald tried to interrupt the Epstein survivors press conference with a military flyover but they persisted and announced they’re compiling a client lists of their own; the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that Trump’s invocation of the Alien Enemies Act was unlawful; key Republican senators kicked the can in response to Trump’s attempt to fire members of the Federal Reserve; Donald has a falling out with Prime Minister Modi of India over his refusal to nom...

Sep 04, 20251 hr 24 minEp. 1717

Generational Shift (feat. Howard Rosenblum)

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 Today, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein will speak in a press conference at 10:30 AM Eastern time as Rep Thomas Massie takes the first step to force a House vote to release the Epstein files; DC Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an executive order allowing federal law enforcement occupation indefinitely; a federal judge rules that Trump’s use of the National Guard in California violates the Posse Comitatus Act; Hegseth has approved 600 military lawyers to serve as immigration...

Sep 03, 202552 minEp. 1716

Hedging Against Trump’s Tariffs

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 Today, Donald Trump is now posting photos of himself playing golf from August 23rd and telling people without prompting that he’s in excellent health; all 76 children the administration tried to kidnap and disappear to Guatemala this weekend are back at their refugee and resettlement facilities; Robert Mueller has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and will be unable to testify in the Epstein matter; Trump’s commerce secretary’s former investment bank is taking bets aga...

Sep 02, 202538 minEp. 1715

The Sooknanan Monologue (feat. Randi Weingarten)

Monday, September 1st, 2025 Today, the Trump administration attempted to remove 600 terrified unaccompanied minors to Guatemala in the middle of the night until a federal judge entered an order to stop them; speculation about Trump’s whereabouts explodes on social media as he continues to hide from the public; the government is going to deploy AI software to deny Medicare claims; Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law redistricting maps that reduce Black voters in Texas to one-fifth of a perso...

Sep 01, 202556 minEp. 1714

Refried Beans | Smoking Out The Kush (feat. Prof. Anthony Michael Kreis) | 9/1/2023

Friday, September 1st, 2023 In the Hot Notes: the first Proud Boys’ sentences come in at HALF the recommended time by sentencing guidelines; Representative Jamie Raskin asks Rep Comer to subpoena Jared Kushner after failed attempts to retrieve documents regarding his $2B Saudi payout; several filings are made in Fulton County about the speedy trial considerations and removal of Meadows’ case to federal court; the jury in 1/6 fugitive Brandon Fellows’ case reaches a guilty verdict after submittin...

Aug 31, 202550 min

Refried Beans | More on Arlington (feat. John Fugelsang) | 8/30/2024

Friday, August 30th, 2024 More sickening details of Trump’s campaign stunt at Arlington National Cemetery are revealed; 2nd quarter GDP growth has been adjusted to 3% exceeding all expectations; Donald is putting all his attention on winning the debate and courting QAnon because he doesn’t know how else to run against Kamala; another SpaceX rocket bursts into flames; Trump’s campaign advisors are telling ABC to ignore Trump and mute the mics for the debate; the DoJ IG says the FBI still falling ...

Aug 30, 20251 hr 7 min

Misdemeanor Sandwich (feat. John Fugelsang)

Friday, August 29th, 2025 Today, mayors of blue cities are assembling a united front against the Trump regime; late Wednesday there was a showdown at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the director refuses to leave her post amid pressure from the President; Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump government over his unlawful attempt to fire her; ICE deportation flights hit record highs as airlines paint over their logos to hide their participation; the MAGA Republica...

Aug 29, 202555 minEp. 1713

Provide For The Common Defense (feat. Naveed Shah)

Thursday, August 28th, 2025 Today, two children have died and 14 other people have been injured in a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis; some FEMA staff have been placed on administrative leave after penning a letter of dissent; the FDA has approved the COVID booster but with huge restrictions; Big Balls and DOGE put your social security number on a nonsecure server in June; a Utah judge orders new congressional maps for 2026 in a victory for voting rights; Senator Susan Collins is hec...

Aug 28, 202548 minEp. 1712

Too Slow Chicken Marengo (feat. Mrs. Frazzled)

Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 Today, a Trump appointed judge has thrown out Trump’s case against the entire Maryland bench; leading election denier Cleta Mitchell has been appointed to the DHS election integrity unit; Judge Lamberth orders Kari Lake to sit for a deposition about whether she is operating Voice of America up to legal minimum standards; Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook; an appeals court says Pennsylvania mail in ballots cannot be thrown out over misdated...

Aug 27, 202556 minEp. 1711

How’s Your Eight Friends?

Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 Today, Donald Trump has signed an executive order making flag burning illegal with a mandatory minimum of one year in prison; the general who led the assessment that Trump’s bombing of Iran didn’t destroy anything has been fired; Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir before she died and it will be posthumously released; Trump and Netanyahu are moving forward with an all out assault on Gaza; Judge Xinis has blocked the government from moving Kilmar Abrego for...

Aug 26, 202546 minEp. 1710

Repainting The Rainbow (feat. Joyce Vance)

Monday, August 25th, 2025 Today, the DOJ has released the audio and transcripts of the witness tampering meeting between Todd Blanche and Ghislaine Maxwell; the government has threatened to deport Kilmar Abrego to Uganda if he doesn’t plead guilty to the two charges against him; John Bolton's house has been raided in search of classified emails sent on a private server; a federal judge orders the dismantling of the Florida concentration camp; Fort Bliss - where the Japanese were interned during ...

Aug 25, 20251 hr 16 minEp. 1709

Refried Beans | Zero Malarkeys Left to Give (feat. Andrew Weissmann) | Aug 26, 2022

Friday, August 26th, 2022 In the Hot Notes: Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, and James Waldron have been beckoned by the Fulton County DA for testimony; two individuals have pled guilty to stealing Ashley Biden’s journal and selling it to Project Veritas; eight sources say the feds aren’t done with Matt Gaetz; Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton has been advising Trump on his dealings with the National Archives; Kenneth Chesebro is resisting a subpoena from the Fulton County DA; a judge rebukes Geor...

Aug 24, 202544 min

Refried Beans | Bear Witness (feat Harry Dunn; John Fugelsang) | Aug 23, 2024

Friday, August 23rd 2024 We have the final day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; Elon Musk’s Twitter has revealed its investors in a court filing; a Tennessee man was indicted for threatening to kill President Biden, Vice President Harris, and former President Obama on Twitter; the DoJ says it will move ahead with an obstruction charge despite the Supreme Court ruling; RFJ Jr is set to drop out of the race and endorse Donald Trump; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Gu...

Aug 23, 20251 hr 16 min

Maps No Matter What (feat. John Fugelsang)

Friday, August 22nd, 2025 Today, the California Assembly has passed the redistricting resolutions and will have a special election this November for voters to approve the new maps; an appeals court has thrown out the $450M civil fraud fine against Trump; the Supreme Court says the NIH grants case must be filed in the Court of Federal Claims; a federal judge just has ruled that Alina Habba’s appointment as US Attorney in New Jersey is unlawful; an Eric Adams campaign advisor has been fired after ...

Aug 22, 202557 minEp. 1708

A First Time For Everything (feat. Kyle Krahel)

Thursday, August 21st, 2025 Today, Texas State Rep Nicole Collier has filed a writ of habeas corpus with the Travis County district court; Judge Berman rejects Trump’s motion to release Epstein grand jury material calling it a diversion from the real Epstein files; Representative LaMonica Mciver has filed a flurry of motions in the federal case against her; New York Mayor Eric Adams former top aid is set to face new charges; a federal judge in Illinois has dismissed Trump’s lawsuit against the s...

Aug 21, 202554 minEp. 1707

Fascist Permission Slip (feat. Martha Barnette)

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025 Today, Texas State Representative Nicole Collier has been locked inside the state house by Republicans; California Republicans have petitioned the state Supreme Court to stop redistricting effort; Donald called Vladimir Putin in the middle of the Zelensky summit; doctors attempting to inspect ICE holding cells at 26 Federal Plaza have been denied entry; the Texas measles outbreak is over according to Texas health officials; the Trump administration has revoked the se...

Aug 20, 202559 minEp. 1706

Bucket Theory

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 Today, Zelensky meets with Trump and other world leaders in DC as Trump calls for an end to mail in voting; the fifth IRS commissioner Bessent has ousted three top IRS executives so he can consolidate power; a federal judge blocks Trump’s FTC retaliation against Media Matters; the Republican governor of Vermont has rejected Trump’s request to send National Guard troops to DC; Newsmax settles with Dominion Voting for $67M for the lies it told about the 2020 election; Te...

Aug 19, 202533 minEp. 1705

A Swing District Near You (feat. Tomás Kloosterman)

Monday, August 18th, 2025 Today, Trump staff left sensitive papers on a printer at the hotel hosting the Trump Putin summit; Attorney General Pam Bondi was forced to re-write her order that gave Trump control of the DC Metropolitan Police - but the military presence in DC will go forward; ‘Sandwich Guy’ has been released from custody after a judge benchslapped the DOJ; the California maps are out giving Democrats five more seats; Trump blocks medical visas from Gaza after a Laura Loomer meltdown...

Aug 18, 202553 minEp. 1704

Operation Save Abortion at Netroots Nation 2025 With Abortion Access Front

Follow along with visuals here This week FBK brings you Operation Save Abortion! It’s a Podcast! It’s a Workshop! It’s a combination podcast workshop! A Podshop if you will! Your Feminist Buzzkills took some big patriarchy-smashing heat to The Big Easy and recorded a live episode that dropped some knowledge and trains you up to keep fighting against the anti-abortion machine. Lizz and Moji joined forces with AAF’s Head Writer Alyssa Al-Dookhi, Programs Manager Sherill Dingle, and Programs Direct...

Aug 17, 202528 min

Refried Beans | Sliding Into Donald's DMs | Aug 16, 2023

Thursday, August 17th, 2023 In the Hot Notes: a former fundraiser for George Santos has been indicted for impersonating Kevin McCarthy’s chief of staff; a transcript of the hearing about the Trump Twitter account search warrant has been unsealed; Fulton County DA sets arraignment for September 5th and requests a March 4th trial date; the judge who approved the raid on a Kansas newspaper has a history of DUI arrests; President Biden will visit Maui next week; the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals puts...

Aug 17, 202531 min

Refried Beans | Secretary Of Brain Worms (feat. John Fugelsang) | Aug 15, 2024

Friday, August 16th 2024 Donald Trump asks Judge Merchan to postpone his sentencing until after the election; RFK Jr told Kamala Harris that he would drop out and endorse her if she’d give him a job in her administration; Governor Phil Murphy is set to appoint his former chief of staff George Helmy as outgoing Senator Bob Mendendez’ replacement; five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death; Democrats are trying to block the Green Party from the ballot in Wisconsin citin...

Aug 16, 202559 min

Don’t Poke The Bear (feat. John Fugelsang)

Friday, August 15th, 2025 Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announces a special election in California to fight back against Republican gerrymandering in Texas; a DC man who threw a sandwich at law enforcement was a Department of Justice employee; an inspector general report finds severe shortages at VA hospitals; Kari Lake defends her Voice of America cuts as lawmakers warn her she overstepped; the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals sides with Black Louisianians by striking down their racists state legi...

Aug 15, 202559 minEp. 1703

Safe Passage

Thursday, August 14th, 2025 Today, it appears that Russia is responsible for the hack of the federal court system; the US deficit has increased to $291B despite Trump's tariff promises; immigration agents on Monday detained a disabled 15-year-old student at gunpoint outside a Los Angeles high school; the bench trial in the case brought by Gavin Newsom alleging the Trump administration has violated the Posse Comitatus Act has ended and Judge Breyer should issue a ruling soon; the president says h...

Aug 14, 202537 minEp. 1702

Behind The Eight Ball (feat. Adam Klasfeld; Tara Setmayer)

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025 Today, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds the Arkansas ban on gender affirming care; bigot Kim Davis has asked the Supreme Court to overturn marriage equality; a federal judge has ordered improved conditions for immigrants detained at 26 Federal Plaza; how the State Department grappled with the release of a triple murderer in the CECOT prisoner exchange; Trump’s new jobs numbers guy suggests suspending monthly job reports; Putin visits Alaska as talks swirl abo...

Aug 13, 20251 hr 21 minEp. 1701

The Dictatorship Amps Up

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 Today, Trump has federalized the Metropolitan Police Department and deployed the National Guard in the District of Columbia; Governor Gavin Newsom’s lawsuit against Trump’s deployment of the military in Los Angeles as a violation of the Posse Comitatus Act is underway in California; Senator Whitehouse has written to the Bureau of Prisons asking for documents regarding Ghislaine Maxwell’s transfer to a minimum security facility; Judge Engelmayer denies Trump's motion to...

Aug 12, 202535 minEp. 1700

Cats Against Fascism (feat. Brittlestar)

Monday, August 11th, 2025 Today, Trump and Putin are going to meet in Alaska this week for talks about Ukraine as Zelensky rejects Trump’s proposal to cede territory; a class action lawsuit has been filed against the Trump administration for inhumane conditions at 26 Federal Plaza in New York; Trump is delaying millions of dollars in already approved disaster relief funds for North Carolina; Gregg Abbot claims he’s sending the FBI after Texas Democrats; a gunman who hates the Covid vaccine opene...

Aug 11, 202559 minEp. 1699

Refried Beans | Weird (feat. Ben Folds) 8/08/2024

Thursday, August 8th 2024 The Georgia Election Board gives local officials new powers to investigate election results; the Trump judge in Alaska that resigned over sexual assault allegations is impacting at least 21 cases; despite new criticism; Trump told Walz in 2020 he was 'very happy' with his handling of George Floyd protests; we will fact check Vance’s attack on Tim Walz’s military record; how Lahaina’s 150 year old banyan tree is coming back to life; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Goo...

Aug 10, 202553 min

Refried Beans | THE RAID (feat. Andy Kroll) 8/09/22

Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 In the Hot Notes: the FBI has executed a raid on Trump’s residence at Mar-a-lago in Florida; the Department of Justice alludes to possible criminal conspiracy indictments in their latest filing in the Eastman case; Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers have been sentenced to life in prison by the DoJ under hate crimes statutes; the Trump real estate firm Cushman and Wakefield has handed over 36,000 documents to the NYAG; Alex Jones’ text messages have been handed over to the 1/6 co...

Aug 09, 202557 min

Dinner For Schmucks (feat. John Fugelsang)

Friday, August 8th, 2025 Today, 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...

Aug 08, 202557 minEp. 1698
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