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In the Hot Notes: the illegitimate Supreme Court killed President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan and gutted LGBTQ+ rights on Friday; the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Congressional Republicans must pay their mask fines; Fox News settled with Abby Grossberg for $12M; a January 6th defendant is arrested near Obama’s home with guns and 400 rounds of ammunition; a federal judge has ordered the Proud Boys to pay $1M to the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church; plus AG and Dana deliver your Good News.Our GuestBen LaBolt; White House Communications Director (former)https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-labolt-52b52969 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.

Friday, July 4th, 2025Today, the Billionaire Bailout Bill has passed the House after the Trump regime turns the Republican holdouts and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries filibusters the vote for over 8 hours; 20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials; a judge grants Mr Abrego’s request for an order reminding the government that it has to stop making extrajudicial statements; the Supreme Court agrees to hear a case that would ban transgender girls from girls sports; a man has been arrested for trying to bring a ghost gun into a Capitol office building; the Pico Rivera school board is demanding answers after they say video shows 10 ICE agents urinating in "public view" on high school grounds. Dana is out and about!Thank You, PacagenFor an extra 25% off your order and a special gift, head to Pacagen.com/DAILYBEANS.Guest: E. Jean CarrollNot My Type: One Woman vs. a President by E. Jean Carroll, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble®@ejeancarroll.bsky.social -  BlueskyGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang PodcastJohn Fugelsang - Substack@johnfugelsang.bsky.social - BlueskySeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - Pre-order  Stories20 states sue after the Trump administration releases private Medicaid data to deportation officials | CNN PoliticsSupreme Court will decide whether states can ban transgender girls from girls’ sports | POLITICOMan arrested for trying to bring "ghost gun" into Capitol Hill office building | CBS NewsVideo shows immigration agents urinating on Pico Rivera school grounds, officials say; feds investigating | San Gabriel Valley TribuneGood Trouble Etsy.comMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueFrom The Good NewsConstitution of the United States of America (PDF) - Senate.govRiver City Mixed ChorusWashington Park - International Rose Test Garden | Portland.govTHE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE—17761 - House.govReminder - 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.

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025Today, an insurrectionist has been given a cushy job at the Department of Justice in the weaponization task force; the Justice Department explores bringing criminal charges against state election officials; a federal judge has blocked Trump’s ban on asylum; Mr. Abrego has filed his amended complaint on Judge Xinis’ docket; the University of Pennsylvania has revoked a transgender swimmers records in a deal with the Trump Administration; CBS and Paramount have bent the knee and agreed to pay Trump $16M; the Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down the state's 1849 near-total abortion ban; the private sector lost 33,000 jobs - nearly 150K short of expectations; the new Senate provision in the Billionaire Bailout Bill would throw 17M americans off health insurance; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about!Thank You, PacagenFor an extra 25% off your order and a special gift, head to Pacagen.com/DAILYBEANS.GuestRandi WeingartenAFTt.orgUnion Talk Podcast | American Federation of TeachersRandi Weingarten - The New York Times@rweingarten.bsky.social -  Bluesky, @rweingarten - X StoriesJan. 6 rioter who encouraged violence against police hired to work in Trump’s DOJ | NBC NewsUPenn will bar transgender athletes from women’s sports teams | The Washington PostParamount to pay $16 million to settle Trump’s CBS lawsuit | NPRUS private sector lost 33,000 jobs in June, missing expectations for an increase of 115,000 | CNN BusinessUS judge blocks Trump asylum ban at US-Mexico border, says he exceeded authority | ReutersWisconsin Supreme Court strikes down state's 1849 near-total abortion ban | NBC NewsAt least 17 million Americans would lose health insurance under Trump plan | The Washington Post Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewrote , Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote,Dana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyCheck out other MSW Media podcastsShows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 podSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on SubstackThe BreakdownFrom The Good NewsK9 Partners for PatriotsGretchen StaeblerReminder - 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.

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025Today, JD Vance cast the tie breaking vote to pass the billionaire bailout bill which now heads back to the House for another vote, Donald Trump wants to use the espionage act against members of the media, a Reagan appointed judge says he will not tolerate retribution against witnesses in an upcoming trial about whether he will block the government from targeting student activists, a new study reveals that the elimination of USAID could result in 14M deaths over five years, an appeals court allows a previously detained researcher to remain free, Justice Alito takes pride in gay bashing from the bench, Mamdani is officially the winner of the NYC mayoral primary after ranked choice voting is tallied, and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about!Thank You, PacagenFor an extra 25% off your order and a special gift, head to Pacagen.com/DAILYBEANS.Good TroubleFollow Eliza Orlinshttps://www.facebook.com/reel/1146932684121163?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=eGuestsJoshua Aaronhttps://www.iceblock.app/John Moseshttps://massafghanalliance.org/ 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, July 1st, 2025Today, as we feared, the Trump administration is building a national citizenship database; two firefighters are dead after a Coeur d’Alene man set a fire to lure them to the wilderness and then opened fire; two teen girls were shot near the Stonewall Inn after pride celebrations; Senator Thom Tillis shreds the Billionaire Bailout Bill now that he’s no longer running for reelection; the Trump administration is suing Los Angeles over sanctuary policies; the Supreme Court punts on the Louisiana redistricting case; after decades in the US Iranians are arrested by DHS; the DoJ announces plans to prioritize cases revoking citizenship; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, PacagenFor an extra 25% off your order and a special gift, head to Pacagen.com/DAILYBEANS.Thank You, Mint MobileGet this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at  MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANS.StoriesRepublican senator denounces Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in fiery speech | The GuardianMan shot Idaho firefighters who had asked him to move his vehicle, killing 2, sheriff says | AP NewsTeen girls shot near Stonewall Inn after Pride celebrations, NYPD says | GothamistThe Trump administration is building a national citizenship data system | NPRDOJ announces plans to prioritize cases to revoke citizenship | NPRAfter decades in the US, Iranians arrested in Trump’s deportation drive | AP NewsTrump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary policies | POLITICOGood Trouble: Your good trouble today is to call your Reps and Senators and tell them to vote NO on the big ugly Billionaire Bailout Bill. New CBO estimates say it will now throw 16M people off their health insurance and add trillions to the debt. All to give an almost unnoticeable tax break to the richest Americans.  Find Your Representative | house.govContacting U.S. Senators5 Calls From The Good NewsKeweenaw National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)Walnut Canyon National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)little free pantry - littlefreepantry.orgChurch of FuckeryReminder - 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.

Monday, June 30th, 2025Today, Republicans advance the Billionaire Bailout Bill in the Senate after promising hold-outs they could gut a provision of the Affordable Care Act as Tommy Tuberville calls for the parliamentarian to be fired; the Supreme Court kills the lower court’s ability to issue universal injunctions AND allows parents to opt their kids out of LGBTQ books; Donald Trump threatens to withhold payments to Israel unless their courts drop the charges against Bibi Netanyahu; Cuomo will stay in the New York City mayoral race after conceding to Zohran Mamdani; Don Bacon of Nebraska and Thom Tillis of North Carolina say they will not run in 2026; the President of the University of Virginia has resigned because of pressure from the Trump administration; Republicans in the Senate have blocked the Iran war powers resolution; the Trump administration has freed a three time felon and five time deported migrant in exchange for his testimony against Kilmar Abrego; Governor Gavin Newsom sues fox news for 787M dollars for defamation; over 100,000 people marched in a Budapest Pride event in defiance of Hungary's ban; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansThank You, Mint MobileGet this new customer offer and your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at  MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANS.Check out Dana’s social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month - IG|dgcomedy, Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social)John Roberts: "I Never Thought the Leopards Would Eat *My* Judiciary"  | MuellerSheWrote.comGuest: Noah Widmann - Candidate for FL-7Noah Widmann for Florida - campaign website@noahforflorida on Bluesky, NoahforFlorida - twitter, @noahforflorida | TikTok, Noah Widmann @noahforflorida - Instagram, @NoahForFlorida - Youtube StoriesStar witness against Kilmar Abrego García was due to be deported. Now he’s being freed. | The Washington PostSenate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote | AP NewsSenate rulekeeper deals blows to revised ‘big, beautiful bill’ | POLITICORepublicans scramble to save Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ | The HillSupreme Court backs parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools | NBC NewsCourt cancels Israel PM Netanyahu's trial hearings this week | ReutersSenate blocks Iran war powers resolution | The HillCuomo will stay on NYC mayor’s ballot after conceding Democratic primary to Mamdani, sources tell CNN | CNNRepublican Rep. Don Bacon, a vocal Trump critic, won’t seek reelection | The Washington PostSen. Thom Tillis announces he won't seek reelection after Trump threatens primary challenge | CBS NewsUniversity of Virginia president, pressured over DEI, resigns rather than 'fight federal government' | AP NewsCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom sues Fox News over alleged defamation in story about call with Trump | AP NewsAround 100,000 march in Budapest Pride event in defiance of Hungary's ban | NPR ‘GO **** YOURSELVES’: National park visitors slam feds in leaked park comments | SFGate From The Good NewsTrump apparel store in Huntley reaches settlement in eviction case, agrees to vacate building by next monthIndivisibleUnited Against Hate Shop - HRC2025-2026 Bill 3457: Human Life Protection Act - South Carolina Legislature OnlineReminder - 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.

Wednesday, June 29th, 2022In the Hot Notes: explosive testimony from Cassidy Hutchinson during the last minute hearing on the 1/6 attack on the Capitol building; Ghislaine Maxwell is sentenced to 20 years in prison; There's no chance that Supreme Court justices could be charged with perjury during their confirmation hearings; Turkey has dropped its opposition of Finland and Sweden joining NATO; and filmmaker Alex Holder has been contacted by the Fulton County DA Fani Willis; plus Dana and Allison deliver your Good News.Follow our guest on Twitter:Randall Eliasonhttps://twitter.com/rdeliason 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.

Friday, June 28th, 2024Still no ruling on immunity from the Supreme Court, and the decisions are now rolling over into next week; Felix Sater lost his money laundering trial to the tune of $32M; Roger Sollenberger from Daily Beast got a records request showing Jim Comer wrote over 2,000 emails using an alias; the former school police chief of Uvalde has been indicted for his role in the botched response to the Robb Elementary shooting; the Oklahoma state superintendent orders schools to teach the Bible in grades 5 through 12; CNN has banned White House press pool reporters from the debate; plus Allison delivers your Good News.John Fugelsanghttps://www.johnfugelsang.com/tme 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.

Friday, June 27th, 2025Today, Judge Xinis orders an expedited briefing schedule in both the government’s motion to dismiss the Abrego case and Mr. Abrego’s motion to be moved to Maryland and to block DHS from deporting him; Judge Murphy rules that he does have jurisdiction to consider an amended brief from Gavin Newsom to stop the deployment of the military in California; the Senate parliamentarian rejects a key Medicaid cuts in the billionaire Bailout Bill; Kenneth Chesebro is disbarred in the state of New York; the Supreme Court ruled in favor of South Carolina’s bid to defund Planned Parenthood; Mayor Eric Adams hires a campaign consultant accused of strangling his girlfriend in a SoHo hotel; the White House is going to limit intelligence sharing with Congress; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Thank You, DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Thank You, CBDistilleryUse promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase.  Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Check out Dana’s social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month - IG|dgcomedy, Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social)Guest: Adam KlasfeldAll Rise NewsAll Rise News - Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com - BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports - Twitter**Kilmar Abrego Garcia wins again - and stays in limbo (Live with the Contrarians)Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang PodcastJohn Fugelsang | Substack@johnfugelsang.bsky.social - BlueskySeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - Pre-order  StoriesSupreme Court rules for South Carolina in its bid to defund Planned Parenthood | NBC NewsMayor Adams hired campaign consultant accused of strangling girlfriend in SoHo hotel | GothamistWhite House to limit intelligence sharing with Congress after leak of early Iran report | NBC NewsSenate referee rejects key Medicaid cuts in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ | The Hill From The Good News'No Kings' protests attracts thousands in New York City, across Tri-State areahttps://www.visitmendocino.comSleep in Heavenly PeaceTrumpianity.usPortland Fruit Tree ProjectReminder - 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.

Thursday, June 26th, 2025Today, Republicans capitulated to the lies that spewed forth from the mouth of Emil Bove in his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Wednesday; Zohran Mamdani defeated Cuomo in the New York City mayoral primary sending another message that people power is strong than the political money machine; the Trump administration is kicking the National Science Foundation out of its offices as HUD moves in; a suspect linked to a Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing has died in federal custody; Representative LaMonica McIver has pled not guilty to the ridiculous charges brought against her by parking lot lawyer Alina Habba; a federal judge has halted Trump’s bid to end collective bargaining rights for federal workers; a judge holds a hearing over bail conditions for Kilmar Abrego Garcia; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Thank You, Native PathGet up to 66% Off, free shipping, and a 365-Day Money Back Guarantee at nativekrill.com/dailybeansCheck out Dana’s social media campaign highlighting LGBTQ+ heroes every day during Pride Month - IG|dgcomedy, Dana Goldberg (@dgcomedy.bsky.social)Protected Whistleblower Disclosure of Erez Reuveni - Free Bonus Episode of UnJustified Guest: Nick SchwellenbachStephen Miller’s Financial Stake in ICE Contractor PalantirProject On Government Oversight (POGO)@schwellenbach - Blue Sky StoriesAaron Rupar: "SCHIFF: Did you suggest telling the courts 'fuck you' in any manner? BOVE: I don't recall SCHIFF: You just don't remember that" — BlueskyRep. McIver pleads not guilty to assault charges following immigration center visit - ABC NewsTrump Administration Ousts National Science Foundation from Headquarters Building | Scientific AmericanFederal judge halts Trump’s order to end collective bargaining rights for many federal workers | CNN PoliticsDaniel Park, suspect linked to Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing, dies in federal custody, Bureau of Prisons says | CBS NewsGood Trouble: The new Battle Buddies program asks veterans to sign up to attend public immigration court hearings, escort Afghan allies into and out of court and “show silent support” for individuals involved. Battle Buddies — #AfghanEvacAdvocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings | Military Times From The Good NewsZohran Mamdani pledged millions to trans health care if elected NYC mayor. He just won a key victory. - LGBTQ NationLA County Overdose PreventionLA Community Health Project - Los AngelesTexas Equal Access FundTEA Fund Become A GEM - YouTubeCurative ConnectionsRabbit.orgWaffles, a Netherland Dwarf & Bunny Rabbit Mix in Baltimore, MD | PetfinderReminder - 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.