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Tuesday, December 30th, 2025Today, Border Czar and $50K dollar Cava bag bribe recipient Tom Homan didn’t receive a normal background check; the retired policeman that was jailed in Tennessee for posting a Trump meme on facebook is suing; a newly unsealed order in the Abrego case includes emails proving Todd Blanche's office had a hand in charging him; Jeanine Pirro indicted alleged pipe bomber Brian Cole last night using a local grand jury in superior court; the Social Security Administration is facing record backlogs under Trump; more artists are cancelling their Kennedy Center performances since Trump added his name to the building; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. Guest: Jordan WoodDemocrat Running for Congress to represent Maine’s 2nd DistrictJordan Wood for Mainehttps://bsky.app/profile/jordanwood.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/jordanwoodmaine/https://www.facebook.com/jordanwoodmainehttps://substack.com/@jordanwoodmaineFBI Sources BLOW WHISTLE on Trump LIES about THE FILES - YouTubeStories:Border czar Tom Homan didn’t receive normal background check during bribery probe | MS NOWHow Social Security has gotten worse under Trump | The Washington PostA retired policeman was jailed over an anti-Trump meme. Now he’s suing. | The Washington PostMore musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts after Trump's name added to building | NBC News Good TroubleYou all are amazing! Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison’s Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam.Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donationhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71From The Good Newshttps://www.biminisharklab.comThe Martin Sheen PodcastPatrons Sponsoring Patrons - The Daily Beans→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’ to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation Links|Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison’s Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam.Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donationhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate 💰, secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beansDr. 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, DANA GOLDBERG.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, 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=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.

Tuesday, December 30th, 2025Today, alleged pipe bomber Brian Cole has not yet been indicted by a federal grand jury and the government may have to prove probable cause in a hearing today; after Marjorie Taylor Greene threatened to read the names of Epstein’s co conspirators - Trump called her and yelled “you’ll hurt my friends;” Tina Peters has asked the Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon and release her from prison; the 9th Circuit has blocked a lower court ruling that allowed teachers to out transgender students; a postmark rule change could impact mail-in voting; Russia threatens Ukraine after Putin claims his home was attacked; a federal judge has dismissed charges against a TikToker shot by ICE; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.FBI Sources BLOW WHISTLE on Trump LIES about THE FILES - YouTubeStories:Four Takeaways From the New York Times Profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene | NYTA Simple Postmark Change Could Affect Your Taxes And Charitable Giving | ForbsTrump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela | The New York TimesTina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon, release her from prison | Colorado SunRussia threatens Ukraine after alleged attack on Putin's residence | NBC NewsFederal judge dismisses indictment against TikToker shot by ICE during South LA raid | ABC7 Los Angeles9th Circuit Court Temporarily Blocks Lower Court Forced Outing Ruling In California | Erin In The Morning Good TroubleColorado Senators Hickenlooper and Bennet are holding out on approving any budget that does not include funding for NCAR. I'm asking the leguminati to contact your Senators and Congressional Reps to ask them to stand in solidarity with the Colorado Senators for ALL our sakes.Contacting U.S. SenatorsFind Your Representative | house.gov5 CallsFrom The Good NewsCourageous SoapJoanna Whaley for Michigan Housejoannawhaleyofficial - TikTok @joannawhaleyofficial - InstagramRun For SomethingHer Bold MoveThe Martin Sheen Podcast→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’ to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison’s Donation https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHEDDonation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate 💰, secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beansDr. 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, DANA GOLDBERG.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, 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=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.

A pretrial detention memo raises questions about a pipe bomber, revealing gaps in the FBI's case. Trump meets with Zelenskyy but first chats with Putin, hinting at possible peace. A controversial U.S. strike in Nigeria raises alarm. The arrest of a Somali American by ICE sparks local concerns. Drama unfolds over the Kennedy Center's name change amid musician cancellations, with a bootlegged 60 Minutes segment racking up more views than Trump's recent broadcast. Allison wraps up with uplifting listener stories and good news highlights.

Katie Phang, a legal commentator and journalist known for her insights on high-profile cases, joins to unravel the complexities of the Epstein files. They dissect Todd Blanche's questionable claim about a million new documents and question White House involvement in the DOJ's messaging. The conversation dives into Jamie Raskin's letter regarding file transfers and internal FBI emails confirming the movement of crucial documents. Concerns about redaction processes and partisan influences within the NY field office add another layer to this intriguing legal saga.

Monica Hopkins, the Executive Director of the ACLU of D.C. and a veteran in civil liberties advocacy, discusses crucial issues affecting democracy today. She outlines the ACLU’s strategies against mass deportations and highlights the importance of understanding First Amendment rights, especially for protesters. Monica emphasizes the ACLU's preventative measures in monitoring and challenging harmful policies, the implications of D.C. statehood, and the ongoing fight for due process within the criminal justice system. Listeners will find valuable resources and ways to support civil liberties.

Phil Williams, an investigative journalist from NewsChannel 5, shares his journey inspired by Watergate and highlights his recent work exposing candidate deceptions in Tennessee. He emphasizes the alarming decline of local journalism, urging support for investigative reporting. Amy McGrath, a former Marine and political candidate, discusses her efforts with Operation Saving Democracy, targeting national security messaging and engaging swing voters. Both guests stress the importance of informed communication in protecting democracy from threats.

Nate Blouin, a progressive Utah state senator running for Congress, highlights the challenges of affordable energy and tax reform while advocating for Medicare for All. He discusses the importance of addressing Utah's housing crisis and improving education funding. Joining him is John Fugelsang, a comedian and political commentator, who reflects on a tumultuous year in politics, the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings, and shares insights on GOP dynamics and midterm prospects. Their banter blends serious topics with sharp wit.

Judge Crenshaw canceled Kilmar Abrego’s trial, forcing the government to prove prosecution was not selective. The DOJ is scrambling to redact over a million newly discovered Epstein-related documents. A federal judge has deemed Trump’s revocation of lawyer Mark Zaid’s security clearance illegal. Meanwhile, significant Heritage Foundation officials have jumped ship to Mike Pence’s nonprofit. ICE plans to warehouse 80,000 immigrants, raising humanitarian concerns. Amidst these stories, listeners also shared uplifting news about community support and animal adoptions.

Wednesday, December 24th, 2025Today, the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s authority to deploy the National Guard under §12406; the DOJ published a fake suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein to US Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar; Judge Crenshaw has ordered the release of a sealed document in the Kilmar case that could prove the government lied outright to the court; Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is suing Trump to block the renaming of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; a new trove of apparent Epstein Files released by DOJ seems to have disappeared; Judge Aileen Cannon says she will lift her block on Volume II of Jack Smith’s report in February - but she’s allowing Trump to intervene and appeal; the Trump administration has purged 30 ambassadors from their posts; LaMonica McIver returns to the ICE facility where she was framed for assaulting a federal agent to conduct oversight; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guest: Jessica Schubel Former Special Assistant to President Biden for Health Carehttp://healthcare.gov Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsWATCH 60 MINUTES’ CECOT SEGMENT AT MUELLERSHEWROTE.COMStorieshttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/23/supreme-court-national-guard-ruling-00704962https://apnews.com/article/kilmar-abrego-garcia-el-salvador-deportation-6f5c7b233a82afa5a01b59d3d01f8bfbhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/us/politics/trump-administration-ambassadors-posts.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/us/politics/lawsuit-trump-name-removal-kennedy-center.htmlhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/22/epstein-files-release-justice-department-00704265https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/23/us/politics/co-conspirators-epstein-case.htmlhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/22/classified-documents-case-aileen-cannon-00704266https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/23/nj-lamonica-mciver-ice-facility-00704987 Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaA mass outbreak of civil disobedience occurred in the autumn of 1940, when students of Oslo University began to wear paper clips on their lapels to demonstrate their resistance to the German occupiers and their Norwegian collaborators. A seemingly innocuous item, the paper clip was a symbol of solidarity and unity ("we are bound together"), implying resistance.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norwegian_resistance_movementhttps://joycevance.substack.com/p/paper-clip-protest→Go To https://DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’ to Share YoursOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to match Allison’s Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. - http://itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdonateJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesdayhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71https://www.nationalsecuritylaw.org/donatehttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwchttp://WhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Dr. Allison Gill - https://www.muellershewrote.com, https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com, https://instagram.com/muellershewrote, https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsDana Goldberg - https://bsky.app/profile/dgcomedy.bsky.social, https://www.instagram.com/dgcomedy, https://www.facebook.com/dgcomedy, https://danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - https://mswmedia.com/shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, https://www.muellershewrote.comReminder - 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 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.

Tuesday,, December 23rd, 2025Today, Canadians leaked the 60 Minutes CECOT segment killed by Bari Weiss at CBS and you can now watch it in its entirety; Chuck Schumer has filed a resolution for the Senate to sue the DOJ over violations of the Epstein Files Transparency Act; new Gallup polling shows Trump has lost the majority of white people and men; Judge Crenshaw orders the government to reply to Abrego’s motion for sanctions and to dismiss the criminal case against him; Epstein survivors have signed a letter expressing their frustration with DOJ’s December 19th release of the files; Kash Patel is being driven around in a luxury BMW paid for by the taxpayers; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, Mint Mobile Make the switch! http://MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANSGuest: Alyssa Weeks of Pathways to CitizenshipPathways to Citizenship’s mission is to help qualified immigrants navigate the complex legal and cultural pathways to citizenship.https://pathwayssd.orgPathways to Citizenship link to match Allison’s Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsWATCH 60 MINUTES’ CECOT SEGMENT AT MUELLERSHEWROTE.COMStorieshttps://news.gallup.com/poll/203198/presidential-approval-ratings-donald-trump.aspxhttps://www.wsj.com/business/media/cbs-news-pulls-60-minutes-segment-correspondent-calls-decision-political-841ea812https://www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/senate_epstein_lawsuit_resolution.pdfhttps://s3.documentcloud.org/documents/26414615/survivors-statement-final-re-dec-19-deadlinedocx.pdfhttps://www.ms.now/news/kash-patels-new-ride-of-choice-an-armored-luxury-bmw Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaPathways to Citizenship link to match Allison’s Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 From The Good Newshttp://soundrivers.org,http://ellerbecreek.orgcxhttps://democracyforward.orgHumpin’ Grunts - https://a.co/d/cWoPpC1→Go To https://DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’ to Share YoursOur Donation LinksAllison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam.http://itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdonatehttps://www.nationalsecuritylaw.org/donate, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc, http://WhistleblowerAid.org/beansJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesdayhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Dr. Allison Gill - https://www.muellershewrote.com, https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com, https://instagram.com/muellershewrote, https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsDana Goldberg - https://bsky.app/profile/dgcomedy.bsky.social, https://www.instagram.com/dgcomedy, https://www.facebook.com/dgcomedy, https://danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - https://mswmedia.com/shows, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, https://www.muellershewrote.comReminder - 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 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.