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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.

4 hr ago

Hegseth Is Hiding Troop Deaths (feat. Tamryn Spruill)

Monday, September 21, 2026 Today, MSNOW, CNN, and Politico journalists were denied entry to the White House after Trump promised to ban them; an ICE agent has shot a man trying to flee in Austin; the Pentagon hid the actual number of troops killed in the Iran war; Congress has launched an investigation into missing F-35 parts that ended up in Hong Kong; US Intelligence finds that Russia is once again interfering in our elections; a judge says the $1.776B slush fund is alive and kicking; Civil Rights groups have sued to keep armed federal agents away from the polls; an Appeals Court has rejected Trump’s third-country deportation policy; plus 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. Thank You, Trees.com | Get 20% off your first purchase. Trees.com code DAILYBEANS Blue Wave Nation | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave The Trump Epstein Memorial BookmobileThe 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 Guest: Tamryn SpruillAward-winning independent journalist and author The W: A History of the WNBAThe Hard ScreenTamrynSpruill.com@tamrynspruill.bsky.social @tamrynspruill - twitter@tamrynspruill - Instagram The Latest Breakdown →Judge Just Gave Trump DOJ an ULTIMATUM… w/ Katie PhangNew Unjustified →The Grand ConspiracyDiamond Dames → Diamond Dames - YouTube Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastPatreon → The Daily Beans | Patreon StoriesScene after ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas | AP News CNN, MS NOW and Politico denied access to White House after Trump ban | CNN More U.S. troops have died amid Iran war than Pentagon has disclosed publicly | The Washington Post Hill investigates after F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong | POLITICO Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds | NYT Legal fight over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘still alive and kicking,’ judge says | POLITICO Civil Rights Groups Sue to Keep Armed Agents Away From Voting Sites | NYT Appeals court rejects Trump's third-country deportation policy | POLITICO Thousands rally outside shuttered Kennedy Center, chanting ‘Hands off!’ | Washington PostGood TroubleVOTE YES - Idaho Proposition 1, Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act Initiative (2026) - Ballotpedia→Battleground Support Hub - Democrats.org →Get Out The Vote: Volunteer Info Session→Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org→Hands Off Our Vote! 2026 Toolkit | Indivisible→Help staff your local polling place - Power The Polls→Voter Registration Volunteer Opportunities · Mobilize→Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! - VoteRiders→Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State→Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsMazzoni Center Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest Oct 9 - City of Albuquerque →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation LinksThe Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans Blue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwcDonate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/ National Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRCThe Daily Beans supports It Gets Better Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana’s Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill 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=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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 hr ago · Bonus

Beans Talk | Big Protests in Europe and DC Over the Weekend

Monday, September 21, 2026Big LGBTQ Support Protesting the Kennedy Center DemolitionMoxie Moment: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdQb2wuJOhc/ Blue Wave Nation | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave Spanish Ballroom - Klondike Kate and the Pantages Theater - McMenamins: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/274791-klondike-kate-and-the-pantages-theater 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 - YouTubeDana Goldberg - @dgcomedy.bsky.social on Bluesky, Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy) - Instagram, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.comMore 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=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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.
6 hr ago · Bonus

The Breakdown | Judge Just Gave Trump DOJ an Ultimatum

Judge Emmet Sullivan orders Todd Blanche to produce unredacted Epstein files for review under the threat of contempt. Allison discusses two major rulings in the case with plaintiff Katie Phang. 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=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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.
1 day ago · Bonus

Refried Beans | Court Pants (feat. Michael Harriot) | Sep 18, 2023

Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 In the Hot Notes: More obstruction of justice in the Mar-a-Lago documents case; Jeffrey Clark didn’t show up to his hearing today in his bid to remove his Fulton County case to federal court; House Democrats press for cameras in federal courts; Hunter Biden has filed a lawsuit against the IRS; Kenneth Chesebro has filed a motion to quash one of the Fulton County charges against him arguing that the fraudulent electors were duly elected and certified; Jann Wenner has been removed from his position on the board of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for racist and sexist statements; 7 Americans have returned home from being wrongfully imprisoned in Iran; Trump attacks liberal Jews on Rosh Hashanah; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Our Guest Michael Harriot Black AF History The Un-Whitewashed Story of America https://www.michaelharriot.com https://twitter.com/michaelharriot Drapetomaniax Podcast 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=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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.
2 days ago · Bonus

Refried Beans | Kise Tries (feat. Norm Eisen) | Sep 21, 2022

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 In the Hot Notes: former Trump lawyer Eric Herschmann warned Donald in 2021 about the illegality of stealing government documents; Trump lawyers respond to the special master Judge Dearie’s demands ahead of their Tuesday hearing; another associate of Matt Gaetz’s co-conspirator Joel Greenberg, Michael Shirley has been indicted on federal bribery charges; Donald’s lawyers respond to the DoJ’s appeal to the 11th circuit; the asylum seekers flown to Martha’s Vineyard have filed suit against governor Ron DeSantis and his Transportation Secretary; Judge Dearie takes Trump’s lawyers to school during their first hearing in Brooklyn; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Follow our guest on Twitter: Norman Eisen https://twitter.com/NormEisen https://www.normaneisen.com/ 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=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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.
2 days ago • Subscribers Only

UnJustified | FBI and DHS Override Prosecutors

A top Justice Department official threatened prosecutors with termination if they didn’t pursue voter fraud cases. Minnesota officers arrested ICE agent Christian Castro during a traffic stop after Texas Governor Greg Abbott refused to extradite him. Castro now faces both federal and state charges stemming from the non-fatal shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Selis. Kash Patel testified before the Senate this week and defended lowering standards for hiring agents at the Bureau. The FBI halted cooperation with Canada over references to the September 11th attacks, further straining relationships with foreign law enforcement agencies. Plus listener questions. Do you have questions for the pod or something for HITMEINTHEHEADWITHABAT?
3 days ago

ICE Agent Arrested (feat. John Fugelsang)

Friday, September 18, 2026 Today, a federal judge blocks Trump from making any major changes to the Kennedy Center - including demolition - without a 30 day notice to the court; Turkiye detains dozens in a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community; Trump officials admit the triumphal arch will harm historic sites but is pushing ahead anyhow; United Nations human rights experts have found reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in Iran; the Department of Health and Human Services wants to relax the rules for informed consent on human research subjects; Minnesota state authorities have arrested ICE agent Christian Castro for shooting a Venezuelan man and lying about it; the man who threw vinegar at Rep. Ilhan Omar has been sentenced to 14 months in prison; the White House withdraws their nominee for ICE director; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, Helix | 27% off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans Thank You, UpWork | Visit Upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Blue Wave Nation | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave The Trump Epstein Memorial BookmobileThe 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 Guest: John FugelsangThe John Fugelsan Show Sirius XM Progress 127 Weekdays at 12 PM ET The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John FugelsangFake Christians by John Fugelsang October 24 2026 - https://sexyliberal.com/The Latest Breakdown →Trump’s DOJ Just Blew Up Its Own Story In My LawsuitNew Unjustified →The Grand ConspiracyDiamond Dames → Diamond Dames - YouTube Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastPatreon → The Daily Beans | Patreon StoriesU.N. mission finds grounds to believe U.S. committed war crimes in Iran | NBC News Turkey detains dozens in crackdown on LGBTQ+ activists and journalists | Global development | The Guardian Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects ('Common Rule') | HHS.govTrump officials say planned arch will harm historic sites but must go on | The Washington Post After delay, ICE agent charged with shooting immigrant during Operation Metro Surge appears in court | Minnesota Star Tribune Judge orders Kennedy Center to give 30 days’ notice before major physical changes | Washington DC | The GuardianGood TroubleCommunity Weekend — Hands Off NYCHandsOffNYC.com/vote Upcoming Events | Get Involved & Drive Change→Battleground Support Hub - Democrats.org →Get Out The Vote: Volunteer Info Session→Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org→Hands Off Our Vote! 2026 Toolkit | Indivisible→Help staff your local polling place - Power The Polls→Voter Registration Volunteer Opportunities · Mobilize→Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! - VoteRiders→Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State→Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good NewsVote.org Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago Dana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest Oct 9 - City of Albuquerque →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation LinksThe Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beansBlue Wave California - ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwcDonate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/National Security Counselors - Donate, WhistleblowerAid.org/beansDonate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserPathways to Citizenship - boomerang - pathways Dana and The Daily Beans support of Human Rights Campaign ONE CAUSE HRCThe Daily Beans supports It Gets Better Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers email AG - fedoath@pm.me Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana’s Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill 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=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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 ago · Bonus

Beans Talk | Turkish Police Arrest Dozens of LGBTQ+ Protesters

Friday, September 18, 2026Türkiye’s Fascist LGBTQ+ RoundupSeattle Prohibits Discrimination Based on Family & Relationship Structure Blue Wave Nation | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave Spanish Ballroom - Klondike Kate and the Pantages Theater - McMenamins: https://www.mcmenamins.com/events/274791-klondike-kate-and-the-pantages-theater 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 - YouTubeDana Goldberg - @dgcomedy.bsky.social on Bluesky, Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy) - Instagram, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.comMore 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=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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.

Allison Gill

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Dana Goldberg

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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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2019 - 2026
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3.2k
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