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- Today52 min
Slush Fund Standoff
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Today, Senator Cornyn says he won’t vote to advance Todd Blanche’s nomination without a written rescission of the Slush Fund and tax immunity; Governor Beshear has written another letter to Mitch McConnell demanding he prove he’s fit to serve or resign; the Knight Institute and American Oversight have filed reply briefs with the 11th Circuit in the case of Volume II of Jack Smith’s final report; Rep. Max Miller has been credibly accused of assaulting his ex-wife and holding a gun to her head; the Trump administration is trying to get a hold of our personal emergency room medical records while simultaneously ending Medicare drug plan subsidies; new polling shows people don’t like Trump’s tax bill; Senate Democrats are pressing Todd Blanche on the New York Times subpoenas; newly uncovered grand jury testimony in the Davey Hearn case has led to his legal team demanding the grand jury materials; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Thank You, Upwork.com Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast The Latest Breakdown→ DOJ Must Hand Over Internal Emails About NYT Subpoenas StoriesTalarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas' U.S. Senate race | Texas Tribune Blanche vote could be postponed, Cornyn says - Live Updates | POLITICO Senate Democrats Press Blanche on Times Subpoenas | NYT Backlash surges over Trump judge's order to hide secret DOJ files | Alternet.org Kentucky governor tells Mitch McConnell: Prove you can serve or ‘resign’ | NBC News MAGA Rep. Allegedly Assaulted Wife, Put Gun to Her Head. Republicans Don't Care | Rolling Stone Trump administration demands hospitals share emergency room records | CNN Trump Administration to End Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy | Wall Street Journal Poll: Even Trump voters aren’t very impressed by the GOP’s tax overhaul | POLITICO Witness in Reflecting Pool case conceded damage before canoeist touched water | NBC News Good TroubleImpeach Vought Good Trouble - Gov. Beshear: appoint a Democrat to McConnell’s seat! - petition.edwardswire.com/beshear Check your voter registration and deadlines → Voter Registration Deadlines - <a href="http://vote.org/" rel="noopener noreferr
- Yesterday1h 5m
DC Is Occupied (feat. Miles Taylor)
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Today, Three people are dead and several injured after a mass shooting at the Seattle Center; Donald Trump is begging the Supreme Court to let him go ahead with mail voting rules ahead of the midterms; ICE is planning to target Haitians as their temporary protected status is set to expire; a former 60 Minutes correspondent details how her bosses tried to seed disinformation; unreleased documentary footage captures Lindsey Graham’s aggressive push to bomb Iran; Amendments 4 and 5 threaten to reshape Missouri law; Jim Comey has filed a motion to dismiss the seashells case on the grounds that it’s stupid; the Justice Department moves to drop its criminal case against California SEIU leader David Huerta; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Thank You, Mint Mobile Make the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANS Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast Guest: Miles Taylor https://www.defiance.org/The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans The Latest Breakdown→ DOJ Must Hand Over Internal Emails About NYT Subpoenas StoriesBite of Seattle shooting: $5K reward offered by former Uvalde Foundation | Fox13 Seattle GunSenseVoter.org Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms | AP News ICE plans to target Haitians as Temporary Protected Status is set to end, sources say | CBS News Former ‘60 Minutes’ Reporter Cecilia Vega Details Claims of Meddling | The New York Times Unreleased Documentary Footage Captures Lindsey Graham’s Obsessive Push for Iran War | WSJ Amendments 4 and 5 could reshape Missouri law | St. Louis American James Comey seashells case: Lawyers ask judge to dismiss Trump administration charges | NBC NewsDOJ moves to drop case against California labor leader | POLITICOGood Trouble Good Trouble - Gov. Beshear: appoint a Democrat to McConnell’s seat! - petition.edwardswire.com/beshear Check your voter registration and deadlines → Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Blue Wave California- secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →Urge Democrats to Oppose and Stop Trump's Crypt
- 2 days ago41 min
Miscounted Casualties
Monday, July 27, 2026 Today, Donald Trump TACOs again on major Iran war escalation as administration officials worry about running out of munitions; the Pentagon has inexplicably changed the number of troops killed in the war from 18 to 14 on their web site; as far right influencers whinge about the tiny voter registration error in New Jersey - they remain silent about a similar error in Texas; the Justice Department withdraws its subpoenas of New York Times reporters; the administration admits in court papers that it canceled state grants based solely on politics; Trump has ordered fake news warning signs placed outside the Smithsonian; a car plowed into the crowd at Berlin Pride in an act of terrorism; Donald switched out his Bribe Force One jet because of a credible threat from Iran; Paramount Skydance has delayed its Warner Bros. Discovery buyout; Rep. Yassamin Ansari is seeking testimony from Barron Trump about his relationship with the Tate brothers; Trump’s anti mail ballot executive order has been blocked by an appeals court; California Democrats are ramping up their anti-voter ID fight; a Democrat-backed candidate has flipped Chandler Arizona’s solidly red mayoral seat; Katie Phang notched a win in her Epstein Files lawsuit against Todd Blanche; plus Allison delivers 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. The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast The Latest Breakdown→ DOJ Must Hand Over Internal Emails About NYT Subpoenas StoriesTrump Switched to Old Air Force One at NATO Summit After Credible Iranian Threat | NYT Trump Holds Off on Major War Escalation Against Iran as Advisers Raise Concerns | NYT Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War Appears Lower on Pentagon Website | NYT Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him | NYT Car Plows Into Crowd at Berlin Pride Event in Suspected Terror Attack | NYT Trump Orders Warnings Placed at ‘Inaccurate’ Smithsonian History Museum | NYT Paramount delays merger with Warner Bros. that would fold in CNN | The Washington Post House Democrat pushes for Barron Trump to testify on reported ties to Tate brothers | MS NOW Election errors found in Texas voter database ahead of November election | ABC25 Texas <a href="https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/trumps-anti-mail-v
- 2 days ago36 min
The Breakdown | Trump DOJ Falls Apart In Court
Allison is joined by legal reporter Anna Bower, who was inside the courtroom as a federal judge sharply rebuked Trump Justice Department lawyers over their subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters. They break down the DOJ’s stunning admissions, the judge’s demand for internal communications, and what this extraordinary hearing could mean going forward.Allison Gill is joined by legal reporter Anna Bower, who was inside the courtroom as a federal judge sharply rebuked Trump Justice Department lawyers over their subpoenas targeting New York Times reporters. They break down the DOJ’s stunning admissions, the judge’s demand for internal communications, and what this extraordinary hearing could mean going forward. More from Anna Bower:https://www.lawfaremedia.org/contributors/abowerhttps://bsky.app/profile/annabower.bsky.social 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 Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days ago1h 0m
Refried Beans | Smear Factory Fact Check (feat. Rep. Gloria Johnson) | Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday, July 24th 2024 Fact checking claims and combating misinformation about Kamala Harris; the Trump Campaign has filed a complaint with the FEC over Harris taking over the Biden war chest; the Harris Campaign has requested VP vetting materials for a short list of potential candidates; the Trump Campaign is second guessing their choice of JD Vance; Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has resigned her position in the wake of the assassination attempt; President Biden is COVID negative and will address the nation tonight at 8 PM ET; Senator Menendez says his last day in the Senate is August 20th; a conversation with Tennessee Rep Gloria Johnson and her campaign to beat Senator Marsha Blackburn; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Our Guest Tennessee State House Rep. Gloria Johnson (TN-90)Representative Gloria Johnson StoriesA Reader’s Guide To MAGA’s Racist And Misogynistic Attacks On Kamala Harris (Talking Points Memo) FACT FOCUS: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris and her campaign for the White House (AP News) Trump campaign files complaint over transfer of Biden funds to Harris (NYT) Harris campaign requests vetting materials from several possible running mates (NBC News) 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 Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 4 days ago41 min
Refried Beans | A Brazen Scheme (feat. Rep. Jamie Raskin) | Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 In the Hot Notes: the DoJ has broadened its investigation again by putting Pence’s chief of staff Mark Short and legal counsel Greg Jacob in front of a federal grand jury; the committee releases new evidence about what Trump didn’t want to say during his January 7th address; Fulton County DA Fani Willis is disqualified from investigating one Georgia state senator because of conflicts of interest; Rep. Jamie Raskin answers questions about coordination between the DoJ and the 1/6 committee; and the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against some of the biggest poultry producers in the US over long standing deceptive and abusive practices against workers; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Follow our guest on Twitter: Rep. Jamie Raskinhttps://twitter.com/RepRaskin 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 Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 5 days ago56 min
Justice For The Hortmans (feat. John Fugelsang)
Friday, July 24, 2026 Today, the DOJ has withdrawn its New York Times subpoenas; the man who shot Melissa Hortman and others in Minnesota has been sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years; oil is back up over $100 a barrel as Houthis attack ships in the Bab al-Mandab; the House passed a war powers resolution but the Senate quickly voted against it; Jim Jordan’s committee referred Jack Smith to the Justice Department for criminal perjury charges; a federal judge questioned the difference between Hegseth’s testosterone policy and gender affirming care for troops; two officers say Hegseth forced them out after questioning his policies; home foreclosures are up 71% nationwide; Republicans blocked a bill that would stop Trump’s Bribe Force One retrofit; plus Allison delivers your Good News. Thank You, Fast Growing Trees Get 20% off your first purchase FastGrowingTrees.com/dailybeans The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast Guest: John FugelsangJohn Fugelsang Show Sirius XM Progress 127 Weekdays at 12 AM ET The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang The Latest Breakdown→ Epstein Survivor Recounts Meeting With Todd Blanche StoriesU.S. Withdraws Subpoenas Issued to New York Times Journalists | NYT Senate fails to advance latest attempt to limit Trump's Iran war powers | CBS News Oil tankers attacked as Iran threatens to turn second trade route into a ‘Gate of Tears’ | NBC News Foreclosures on the rise nationwide, data shows | ABC News Former officers say they were forced out after questioning Hegseth’s policies | MS NOW Judge questions difference between Hegseth's testosterone policy and transgender care for troops | AP News Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss | CNNGood TroubleBlock Harmful Provisions in the NDAA Defense Budget - (PASSED HOUSE) Check your voter registration and deadlines → Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton!<
- 5 days ago14 min
Beans Talk | Gym Jordan Refers Jack Smith To DOJ
Friday, July 24, 2026 Go To Defiance.org/beans For Months Free Jack Smith Criminally Referred To DOJ Moxie Moment: This is what it’s all about ❤️ (via @jordan.fa) Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) — Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast (@muellershewrote) - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube Dana Goldberg - @dgcomedy.bsky.social on Bluesky, Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy) - Instagram, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Beans Talk is the video companion to The Daily Beans with Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg. Subscribe now to stay informed and entertained! 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 Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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