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• Let’s Make History (feat. John Fugelsang)

  Friday, October 17th, 2025Today, 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, CBDistilleryUse promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang - Substack, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -TwitterSeparation 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 StageAG will be at NO KINGS II October 18 10am-2pm - San DiegoCongratulations To Dana! The 2025 Out100: Dana GoldbergStoriesFlorida judge temporarily blocks transfer of downtown Miami land for Trump's presidential library | AP NewsJohn Bolton is indicted for allegedly keeping and sharing classified information | POLITICORanking Member Robert Garcia Demands Pam Bondi Stop the White House Epstein Cover-Up; Explain Maxwell Prison Transfer | The Committee on Oversight and Accountability DemocratsUS Supreme Court weighs 'earthquake' ruling on Voting Rights Act | BBCTrump Team Plans IRS Overhaul to Enable Pursuit of Left-Leaning Groups | WSJGood TroubleAttend 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 - [email protected], Requests - Fox News**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. SenatorsFrom The Good NewsNoKings.orgMedia Room | Transportation Security Administrationposemedollpatterns.etsy.com?coupon=BEANSHealthy School Meals for All - CO Department of EducationProposition MM: Increase taxes for free school meals and food assistance, explainedAdopt – Big Bones Canine Rescue(Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana)Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• No Kings II (feat. Leah Greenberg)

  Thursday, October 16th, 2025Today, 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, IQBARText 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 IndivisibleNoKings.orgLeah Greenberg | Indivisible, @leahgreenberg.bsky.social - Bluesky, @Leahgreenb - Twitter NO KINGS II October 18 10am-2pm - San DiegoStoriesNO KINGS! Tips for Protesting with PTS and Anxiety | MSW Media YouTubeTrump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela | The New York TimesJournalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules | AP NewsBrown University Rejects White House Deal for Special Treatment | The New York TimesJudge orders Trump administration to pause shutdown layoffs | The Washington Post1 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 | POLITICOLos Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids | ABC NewsCory Mills slapped with restraining order after Florida judge sides with accuser | POLITICOMike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries will debate on C-SPAN | POLITICOGood TroubleFor all you good people in Clay Higgins’ district - he is hosting a tele-town hall on October 16th at 6PM CSTCall 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 - [email protected], Requests - Fox News**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. SenatorsFrom The Good NewsFind Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. SenatorsLittle Free LibraryNoKings.org(Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana)Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Precisely What’s Forbidden

  Wednesday, October 15th, 2025Today, 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 Sleep20% Off Sitewide, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansGuest: Proof that Letitia James is Innocent - by Allison GillStoriesArizona attorney general threatens legal action against Mike Johnson for failing to seat Adelita Grijalva | POLITICOU.S. Military Kills 6 People in Boat Attack Near Venezuela, Trump Says | The New York TimesUS court rules Trump violated order by placing conditions on FEMA grants | Donald Trump News | Al JazeeraMultiple airports refuse to play DHS video blaming Democrats for government shutdown | CBS NewsHatch Act Overview | U.S. Office of Special CounselGood TroubleCall 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 - [email protected], Requests - Fox News**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. SenatorsFrom The Good NewsThanks for watching AG on MeidasTouch YouTube!World Naked Bike RideCritical Mass (cycling) - WikipediaLeaf sheep: The adorable solar-powered sea slug that looks like Shaun the Sheep - LiveScience.comDogs For Better LivesOffice of Special Education Programs (OSEP)NDSCCenter Action Center2025 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 LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Hunker Down

  Tuesday, October 14th, 2025Today, 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, CBDistilleryUse promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.  StoriesNews outlets broadly reject Pentagon rules before signing deadline | Washington PostCigars and Champagne? Pfft! Trump’s call to pardon Netanyahu stuns Israel | POLITICOEducation Department layoffs hit offices that oversee special education and civil rights enforcement | PBS NewsICE tickets Chicago man $130 for not having his papers with him | Chicago TribuneLockdowns and a Mysterious Meeting: A Quiet Texas Prison Adapts to Life With Ghislaine Maxwell | WSJIn cell where Jeffrey Epstein died, a scene of disarray that never underwent thorough inspection, experts said | CBS NewsGood 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 - [email protected], Requests - Fox News**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. SenatorsFrom The Good NewsSubversive Shrink | SubstackNo Kings - October 18Nudibranch - WikipediaWeek 25 peaceful protesting Alliance, Ohio - Reddit(Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana)Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Hold ICE Accountable (feat. Stephanie Telles)

  Monday, October 13th, 2025Today, 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, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Guest: Stephanie TellesStephanie Telles for ABQ City Council District 1@stephanieforabq - InstagramStephanie for ABQ - facebookStoriesJim Comey. Leticia James. Is John Bolton Next? | MuellerSheWrote.comCriminal charges against Bolton expected as early as next week | MSNBCTrump authorizes troop pay amid government shutdown | NBC NewsDominion Voting Systems sold to company run by former Republican election official | ABC NewsS&P and Nasdaq Slump as Stocks Fall on Trump China Tariff Threat | NYTRepublicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears | ABC NewsMAGA steams at Trump’s Nobel snub | POLITICOPost by @grahamformaine.bsky.social — BlueskyTrump Administration Is Bringing Back Scores of C.D.C. Experts Fired in Error | NYTKey Trump nominee accused of sexual harassment | POLITICOMIT Rejects Special Funding Offer From Trump Administration | NYTWyoming library director fired amid book dispute reaches $700,000 settlement | NBC NewsGood TroubleCalifornia! 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 - [email protected], Requests - Fox News**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education**Find Your Representative | house.gov, Contacting U.S. SenatorsFrom The Good NewsLISTERS: A Glimpse Into Extreme Birdwatching | YouTubeSpecial HCN access for current or former government employees - High Country NewsProject Mail StormThePrintedGarden.comDreams of Our Fathers | YouTube(Mark your calendar for November 14th, 2025 - Chicago, Illinois - Dana)Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That’s just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - feel free to email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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