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Today: Mike Flynn’s brother was in the room when the call for backup came in during the insurrection; Pelosi says there’s no question that some members of Congress gave aid and comfort to those peddling the big lie; Michael Ellis is put on administrative leave pending an investigation into his appointment as NSA General Counsel; Kevin McCarthy changes his mind on Trump inciting the insurrection; the Secretary of the Army has resigned; a judge has denied the NRA’s motion to dismiss the New York Attorney General’s lawsuit against them; McConnell says he wants to delay impeachment until February; Riley Williams faces additional charges for stealing Pelosi’s laptop; plus AG hits the Hot Notes and delivers your Good News and some judgments with Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero).Follow our guest on Twitter:Adam Klasfeld (@KlasfeldReports)Senior Investigative Reporter & Editor, @LawCrimeNewsHave some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE when you use promo code DAILYBEANS. babbel.com Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for our listeners. Use this link http://helixsleep.com/DAILYBEANS  Magic Spoon - a cereal that tastes so delicious you won’t believe it’s made without all the sugar, carbs, or guilt. magicspoon.com/dailybeans use the code DAILYBEANS for free shipping. 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.

Today, Biden signs executive orders in the Oval Office; in his final hours as President, Trump rescinds the rules barring White House staff from lobbying for five years; Trump pardons Bannon, Erickson, and Broidy among others; Donald actually left a note for Biden, though we don’t know the details; plus Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy) and AG hit the Hot Notes and deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Rachel Vindman (@natsechobbyist)Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Munk Pack: Good food you can count on. Get 20% off your order at munkpack.com when you enter promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Magic Spoon - a cereal that tastes so delicious you won’t believe it’s made without all the sugar, carbs, or guilt. magicspoon.com/dailybeans use the code DAILYBEANS for free shipping. Special offer for DAILYBEANS listeners, get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/DAILYBEANS 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.

Today: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sworn in as the President and the Vice President of the United States; several National Guard members are removed from duty, some for ties to white supremacist groups; Hawley blocks Biden’s nominee for Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas; Mitch McConnell says, on the Senate floor, that Trump incited the insurrection; Haspel resigns from the CIA; Biden’s DNI nominee says she’ll provide Congress with the unclassified report on the murder of Jamal Khashoggi; why Trump might be installing allies in intelligence agencies at the 11th hour; waiting on Trump’s final pardons; Donald is handed one final major defeat on his last full day in office; some news from under the radar; plus Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy), and AG hit the Hot Notes and deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Mary L Trump (@MaryLTrump)Author, Too Much and Never EnoughHave some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Skout’s Honor. Natural and preventative grooming solutions for pets. Get 20% off your first order from www.skoutshonor.com/DAILYBEANS Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for our listeners. Use this link http://helixsleep.com/DAILYBEANS Try FightCamp for 30 days with their money-back guarantee, just go to JoinFightCamp.com/BEANS 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.

Today: Riley Williams has been arrested and is being investigated for potentially stealing Pelosi’s laptop to send to Russia; we may have narrowed down the bottleneck in the National Guard response to the insurrection; Trump weighs over a hundred pardons; Biden’s incoming Chief of Staff doesn’t rule out stopping intel briefings for Trump; ABC gets a copy of the original Trump letter firing Comey that was never supposed to see the light of day; some news from under the radar; plus Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy), and AG hit the Hot Notes and deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Steve Vladeck (@steve_vladeck)UT Law Professor; (@NSLpodcast) co-hostHave some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Skout’s Honor. Natural and preventative grooming solutions for pets. Get 20% off your first order from www.skoutshonor.com/DAILYBEANS Special offer for DAILYBEANS listeners, get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/DAILYBEANS You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days. If you don’t love it they’ll give you a full refund! https://trycaliper.com/dailybeans/ Don’t forget promo code DAILYBEANS for 20% off your first order! 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.

Today: people close to Trump are selling their access to rich felons who want pardons; large Bitcoin payments to right wing terrorists a month before the insurrection are linked to foreign accounts; privileged white supremacists are asking Trump for pardons; HHS Director Azar resigns after lying about vaccine reserves; the Capitol Police have opened an investigation into members of Congress; the My Pillow guy pitches martial law to Trump while Rudy tries to get paid, and they try to install Kash Patel as Acting CIA Director; a Virginia man is arrested with fake inauguration credentials; the comms director for Boebert resigns after two weeks; four House Committees open inquiries into foreign participation in the insurrection; plus Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy), and AG hit the Hot Notes and deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Frank Figliuzzi (@FrankFigliuzzi1)Author, THE FBI WAY: INSIDE THE BUREAU'S CODE OF EXCELLENCEHave some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for our listeners. Use this link http://helixsleep.com/DAILYBEANS Magic Spoon - a cereal that tastes so delicious you won’t believe it’s made without all the sugar, carbs, or guilt. magicspoon.com/dailybeans use the code DAILYBEANS for free shipping. PlushCare makes it easy for me to get the excellent care I need, when I need it. They can do the same for you. Start your free 30 day trial today.https://plushcare.com/dailybeans/ 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.

Live Q&A with Andrew Torrez of opening arguments and AG of The Daily Beans from Tuesday, December 22nd. 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.

Today, Congressional Democrats are demanding answers about tours given inside the Capitol the day before the insurrection; Trump is impeached for a second time; a massive pardon list is expected to come out in the next few days; Jamie Harrison is selected as the new DNC Chair, taxpayer money spent on restrooms for Ivanka’s and Jared’s Secret Service Detail because they would not allow them to use their restrooms; Trump refuses to pay Giuliani’s legal fees; the DC Attorney General seeks an interview with Don Junior for improper spending of inaugural money; plus Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero), and AG deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Ammar Campa-Najjar (@ACampaNajjar)Former Congressional Candidate from CaliforniaHave some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Munk Pack: Good food you can count on. Get 20% off your order at munkpack.com when you enter promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for our listeners. Use this link http://helixsleep.com/DAILYBEANS Magic Spoon - a cereal that tastes so delicious you won’t believe it’s made without all the sugar, carbs, or guilt. magicspoon.com/dailybeans use the code DAILYBEANS for free shipping. 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.

Today, AG is suffering from some flu symptoms and is unable to record a show. Thank you all for understanding. Hopefully, she’ll be well enough to record tomorrow. Send good vibes, and have a wonderful day. Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Best Fiends is a unique and exciting puzzle experience unlike other games out there! Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for our listeners. Use this link http://helixsleep.com/DAILYBEANS Tru Niagen cellular defense - truniagen.com/DAILYBEANS save twenty dollars on a three month supply. 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.

Today, Mitch McConnell says he hates Trump for what he did last week and is pleased about impeachment; the DoJ and FBI give a press briefing; law enforcement is monitoring several credible threats of attacks on the Capitol, inside Trump’s failure to respond to the insurrection; Parler’s amateur coding could come back to bite seditionists; extremists are turning to encrypted channels; Lin Wood is kicked off Carter Page’s defense; Mike Pompeo is uninvited to Europe as top diplomats refuse to meet with him; Trump speaks to the press; multiple companies are shunning everyone connected to the outgoing president; plus Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy), and AG hit the Hot Notes and deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Elie Honig (@eliehonig)CNN Legal AnalystHave some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Best Fiends is a unique and exciting puzzle experience unlike other games out there! Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for our listeners. Use this link http://helixsleep.com/DAILYBEANS  Tru Niagen cellular defense - truniagen.com/DAILYBEANS save twenty dollars on a three month supply. 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.

Today, an article of impeachment has been formally introduced charging Trump with inciting an insurrection; the US Attorney General in DC is considering charging Trump for inciting a riot; White House Counsel and Bill Barr had advised Trump against a self-pardon; the State Department website showed Trump’s and Pence’s terms had ended; Melania makes a ridiculous statement; Pence visits the White House today; plus Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy), and AG hit the Hot Notes and deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Rielle JonesThe Black America Summit (@Theblacksummit)Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court?https://bit.ly/2ShareGNWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://dailybeans.supercast.tech/Orhttps://patreon.com/muellershewrotePromo Codes Best Fiends is a unique and exciting puzzle experience unlike other games out there! Engage your brain with fun puzzles and collect tons of cute characters. Helix is offering up to $200 off ALL mattress orders for our listeners. Use this link http://helixsleep.com/DAILYBEANS Special offer for DAILYBEANS listeners, get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/DAILYBEANS 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.