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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  1. 9h ago

    Alabamarama

    Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Today, Sally Yates has been retained to investigate Cornell’s handling of Jane Doe’s case; the Department of Homeland Security inked a multi-million dollar deal with one of Kristi Noem’s biggest donors; ICE agents are asking detainees if they’ve ever illegally voted in Trump’s latest desperate attempt to find voter fraud; Christa Pike is awake and speaking after being hospitalized following a botched execution; attorneys for Davey Hearn are demanding investigations into the handling of the reflecting pool case; Donald caved and says he will no longer use taxpayer money for his creepy television ads; the FBI pushed for an unconstitutional investigation into Los Angeles ICE protestors; the Cook Political Report has shifted three key midterm election races to the left; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, DeleteMe | Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout.  Thank You, Smalls | For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS   Donate to Daily Beans for Equality New Mexico On behalf of RAICES, we're fundraising critical funds to ensure immigrant families have access to legal aid Blue Wave Nation | secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave  We’ve Been Nominated for a Signal Award for best news podcast! Vote for The Daily Beans https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/news-politics 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: defiance.org/beans The Latest Breakdown →EXCLUSIVE: MSW Media has Obtained Descriptions of NINE Epstein Files Redaction Training Videos in FOIA LawsuitNew Unjustified →Volume II Catch-22Diamond Dames → Diamond Dames - YouTube Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastPatreon → The Daily Beans | Patreon StoriesSally Yates to Lead Internal Investigation Into Cornell’s Handling of Sexual Assault Report | The New York Times Attorneys for David Hearn call for probe into Reflecting Pool vandalism case | MS NOW FBI whistleblower says White House pushed unconstitutional probe of protesters | NBC News Kristi Noem’s Agency Gave Her Donor a Lucrative Contract Just Before She Left | NYT Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say | AP News In run-up to election, ICE is asking detainees if they voted illegally | The Washington Post Trump says his super PAC will now pay for controversial taxpayer-funded promotional ads | ABC NewsGood Troublehttps://www.powerthepolls.org →Beat Voter Suppression, Staff A Voter Assistance Hotline - susanrogin.substack.com→Target Races - Indivisible's 2026 General Election Program→Blue Voter Guide→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 NewsFlareUSA.org/OctoberSurprise AmandaPusczekForAlabama, KramerForAlabama.com A Few Thoughts For Those Who Can't Sleep - October 4 | Dr. Joanne Freeman 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.comSubscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links →Giving - The Daily BeansDr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill→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.com for Tour DatesMore 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.

  2. 1d ago

    Never Trust Alito (feat. Janet Reitman)

    Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Today, in a rare interview with CBS, Justice Alito says Obergefell is settled law; ICE is releasing detainees who win Habeas petitions only to re-capture them seconds later; Jane Doe in the Cornell 7 case is receiving threats to drop her lawsuit; the Supreme Court rejects Roy Moore’s bid to restore a defamation case; Brazil heads to a runoff after Bolsonaro and Lula both fail to get a majority; a British banker who outed Howard Lutnick’s trip to Epstein island has been found dead; the U.S. rushed to move B-1 bombers from a British air base after credible Iranian threats; plus 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. Thank You, Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use my code DAILYBEANS for an exclusive 20% off home and sleepwear! Donate to Daily Beans for Equality New Mexico On behalf of RAICES, we're fundraising critical funds to ensure immigrant families have access to legal aid Blue Wave Nation | secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave  We’ve Been Nominated for a Signal Award for best news podcast! Vote for The Daily Beans https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/news-politics 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: defiance.org/beans Guest: Janet ReitmanAuthor of The Inheritance: An American Tragedy in Five Actshttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/604725/the-inheritance-by-janet-reitman@janetreitman.bsky.social  The Latest Breakdown →EXCLUSIVE: MSW Media has Obtained Descriptions of NINE Epstein Files Redaction Training Videos in FOIA LawsuitNew Unjustified →Volume II Catch-22Diamond Dames → Diamond Dames - YouTube Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastPatreon → The Daily Beans | Patreon StoriesCornell rape accuser faces threats demanding she drop her lawsuit, attorney says | NBC News The Alito Court: A rare interview with the influential Supreme Court justice | CBS News Catch, release, catch: Inside ICE's new 'farce' tactic | MPR News Supreme Court rejects Roy Moore’s push to restore $8.2M defamation verdict | AP News Horror as final post of banker who outed Howard Lutnick’s ties to Epstein resurfaces | Raw Story Bolsonaro and Lula head to a runoff in Brazil's presidential election | AP News U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats | The New York Times Dennis Hastert, Powerful Politician Disgraced by Child Sexual Abuse, Dies | The New York TimesGood TroubleBeat Voter Suppression, Staff A Voter Assistance Hotline - susanrogin.substack.com→Target Races - Indivisible's 2026 General Election Program →Blue Voter Guide →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 Newshttps://flareusa.org/OctoberSurprise 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 Links →Giving - The Daily BeansDr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill→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.com for Tour DatesMore 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. 2d ago

    Cornell Gets Special Prosecutor

    Monday, October 5, 2026 Today, the FBI provided a list of nine Epstein files redaction training videos in my Freedom of Information Act Lawsuit; Governor Kathy Hochul appoints NYAG Letitia James as special prosecutor in the Cornell 7 case after the Tomkins County DA refused to consider additional evidence; the economy added only 29,000 jobs in September - a far cry from the 90,000 expected; a judge rules that a federal law banning non-citizens from voting is unconstitutional; the head of the Tennessee prison system is set to resign after the botched execution of Christa Pike; a federal judge has halted border wall construction in Big Bend; Trump is taking TSA officers’ chairs away; Major League Baseball backs off building a ballpark in Grand Teton National Park; Republicans pull money from North Carolina to defend Kansas; Justice Alito confirms he is considering retirement; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Thank You, DAILYLOOK | For 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS.   Donate to Daily Beans for Equality New Mexico On behalf of RAICES, we're fundraising critical funds to ensure immigrant families have access to legal aid Blue Wave Nation | secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave  We’ve Been Nominated for a Signal Award for best news podcast! Vote for The Daily Beans https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2026/shows/genre/news-politics 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: defiance.org/beans The Latest Breakdown →EXCLUSIVE: MSW Media has Obtained Descriptions of NINE Epstein Files Redaction Training Videos in FOIA Lawsuit New Unjustified →Volume II Catch-22Diamond Dames → Diamond Dames - YouTube Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso PodcastPatreon → The Daily Beans | Patreon StoriesMLB drops proposal to host a baseball game at Grand Teton National Park | The Washington Post TSA officers must now stand up on the job | The Washington Post Justice Alito confirms he is considering retirement | POLITICO Judge halts border barrier construction in Big Bend | Texas Tribune Hochul Names Letitia James as Special Prosecutor in Cornell Case | The New York Times Tennessee prison chief to resign after botched execution of Christa Pike | CBS Miami Judge rules federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional | Fox 28 Republicans Pull Money From North Carolina Senate Race As Midterm Prospects Dim | The New York TimesGood TroubleTarget Races - Indivisible's 2026 General Election Program →Blue Voter Guide→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 NewsDana Goldberg's Southwest FunnyFest Oct 9 - City of Albuquerque →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.comSubscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links →Giving - The Daily BeansDr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill→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.com for Tour DatesMore 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.

  4. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    Beans Talk | Trump Admin Tells us the Economy is "Booming"; Reality and The Polls Say Otherwise

    Monday, October 5, 2026Republican GaslightingRepublicans Are On The RopesMoxie Moment: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd9zz6eSH__/?stkn=MWZ1MDM0bnJocXpyYQ%3D%3DBenedict Polizzi (@benedictpolizzi) - Instagram  Beans for Equality New Mexico|https://dailybeanspod.com/EQNM Blue Wave Nation | https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave  Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation Links →https://www.dailybeanspod.com/giving  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=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.

    Beans Talk | Trump Admin Tells us the Economy is "Booming"; Reality and The Polls Say Otherwise

  5. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    The Breakdown | FBI’s Trump-Epstein Training Videos Finally Discovered

    EXCLUSIVE. The government trained FBI agents to flag Epstein documents containing Trump's name for supervisory review. Allison has obtained descriptions of nine Epstein redaction training videos from the FBI in her lawsuit against the Department of Justice, but the DOJ still refuses to release the original training videos.  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.

    The Breakdown | FBI’s Trump-Epstein Training Videos Finally Discovered

  6. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Refried Beans | An Unnecessary Obstacle (feat. Michael Fanone) | 10.06.2022

    Thursday, October 6th, 2022 The 11th Circuit has granted the DoJ’s motion for an expedited briefing schedule in the larger appeal of the special master ruling; Trump and the feds have finally secured a third party vendor to share documents; Trump said the GSA packed his boxes but newly released emails show otherwise; two of Elon Musk's funders back out of the twitter deal; the other man who posed as a DHS officer in DC has pled guilty; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Our Guest: Officer Michael Fanone https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Line-Insurrection-Battle-Americas/dp/1668007193/   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.

  7. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    Refried Beans | A Decade This Morning (feat. Adam Klasfeld) | 10.01.2025

    Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 Secretary of Defense Pete Kegseth told a room full of flag officers to ignore the laws of engagement; Donald Trump says he wants a shutdown so he can “get rid of a lot of Democrat things;” Reagan appointed Judge Young issued an excoriating ruling against the Trump administration in a First Amendment case comparing ICE to the KKK; Oregon mayors condemn Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Portland; a judge rebukes Kari Lake in court alleging contempt; the Trump regime has deported a planeload of Iranians after a deal with Tehran; Kilmar Abrego’s lawyers file a reply to the government’s response to his Habeas petition before Judge Xinis; a judge orders Trump to preserve $233M in FEMA funding ahead of a potential shutdown; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.   Guest: Guest: Adam Klasfeld All Rise News All Rise News - Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com - BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports - Twitter Judge sounds alarm in ruling denouncing Trump's targeting student protesters | All Rise News   Stories Trump Tells Generals the Military Will Be Used to Fight ‘Enemy Within’ | Wall Street Journal Oregon mayors condemn Trump’s plan to send troops to Portland | POLITICO U.S. Deports Planeload of Iranians After Deal With Tehran, Officials Say | The New York Times Judge orders Trump administration to preserve $233M in FEMA grants it attempted to pull from blue states | POLITICO   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.

  8. 4d ago • Subscribers Only

    UnJustified | Facetious and Fanciful

    Olympian Davey Hearn’s reflecting pool charges have been dismissed by a federal judge WITH prejudice, barring the Justice Department from bringing further charges. Deputy FBI Director Andrew Bailey is out, court-appointed US Attorney in Washington State Roger Rogoff is back IN, two FBI counterterrorism experts have been demoted, and Kurt Olsen has resigned from the grand conspiracy case and the Justice Department. The full panel of the DC Circuit Court of Appeals weighs allowing Judge Boasberg to continue his contempt proceedings in the Alien Enemies Act case as the DOJ files a judicial complaint against Minnesota judges over immigration. After failing in the grand conspiracy investigation, Kash Patel has ordered a classified report to examine failures in the investigations into Donald Trump. Plus listener questions. Do you have questions for the pod or something for HITMEINTHEHEADWITHABAT?

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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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  • Creator
    MSW Media
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3.2K
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    © 2025 MSW Media
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    Mueller She Wrote, LLC

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