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Monday, February 2nd, 2026Today, Propublica has identified the two CBP agents that murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez; the DOJ released their final and incomplete production of the Epstein Files; every single Senate Democrat and two Republicans voted to defund ICE but Republicans blocked the amendment; ICE has expanded their power to arrest people without warrants; four Black independent journalists were arrested for covering a church protest; Bovino mocked a prosecutor's Jewish faith during a call with lawyers; ICE shattered someone's skull and then told the hospital they did it to themselves; massive peaceful protests erupted across the country against ICE and Customs and Border Protection; the top FBI agent in Atlanta has been sacked after refusing to go along with the Fulton County election office raid; a Texas Democrat who was outspent 20 to 1 has flipped the District 9 State Senate seat with a 30 point swing in a stunning upset; five year old Liam Ramos and his father have been released from the Dilley concentration camp and are back home in Minneapolis; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Daily LookTo 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, HomeChefFor 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.Guest: Asha RangappaThe Freedom Academy with Asha Rangappa | SubstackIt's Complicated - YouTube@asharangappa.bsky.social on BlueskyWill Trump Send the Military to Seize Voting Machines? The LatestBREAKING: EXCLUSIVE: Epstein Files Tipster Tells Me About Her Friend Being Trafficked to Epstein Through Trump Modeling AgencyStoriesTwo CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting | ProPublicaHere's What to Know About the Millions of Pages of Epstein Documents | The New York TimesICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants | The New York TimesDon Lemon arrested after covering protest at Minnesota church | NBC NewsTakeaways from AP report on ICE claims that immigrant shattered his skull running into wall | AP NewsBovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor's Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers | The New York TimesAtlanta FBI boss ousted after balking at 2020 election probe | MSNOWPartial government shutdown begins as funding lapses despite Senate deal |CBS NewsProtesters take to streets in U.S. to decry ICE tactics in Minneapolis | The Washington PostDemocrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset | Texas TribunePreschooler Liam Ramos and father land in Minneapolis after being released from immigration detention | CNNGood TroubleHow to Film ICE | WIRED→Standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsAdopt Justin (Texas)The Visibility BrigadeProject For AwesomeTour — DANA GOLDBERG→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Friday, January 30th, 2026Today, Democrats in the Senate have blocked the government funding package over ICE/CBP; Pam Bondi has appointed a special attorney to oversee Trump's probe into fake 2020 election fraud claims; the Justice Department has filed federal charges against the man who attacked Ilhan Omar; a former deputy has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of Sonya Massey; the 9th Circuit says DHS illegally ended the Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status program; and the Federal Reserve says it won't cut interest rates this month; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Dana Goldberg Tour Dates The LatestIs Now the Time to Demand a Clawback of the ICE BBB Slush Fund?StoriesUPDATED:Democrats Reach Spending Deal With Trump, Seeking to Rein in ICE - The New York TimesDHS Illegally Ended Venezuelan Migrant Status, 9th Cir. Says (1) | Bloomberg LawBondi Hands St. Louis Prosecutor Nationwide Election Fraud Remit | Bloomberg LawFormer Illinois sheriff's deputy sentenced to 20 years for murder of Sonya Massey | NBC News Good TroubleGood Trouble for today is: if you can, participate in the General Strike by not participating in the economy on Friday.→Standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→standwithminnesota.com →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsHanover Board asks ICE to reconsider proposed facilityDog Adoptable - Kurt a Hound Dog in Ashland, VA | PetfinderHeather Cox RichardsonDaddysCoffeeandSweets|YouTubeKaren Refugee Wrongly Detained by ICE in Minnesota Released | Burma InsightTour — DANA GOLDBERG→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Thursday, January 29th, 2026Today, the Trump agents who murdered VA nurse Alex Pretti have been put on administrative leave; a DHS review of the murder contradicts Kristi Noem's claim that Pretti was brandishing a gun; the FBI has executed a search warrant on the Fulton County Georgia election offices; a judge rules Virginia Democrats violated the law with their redistricting amendment; an administration official told Punchbowl News that Trump's de-escalatory measures are about trying to placate Democrats into funding the government as is; Democrats win two special elections in Minnesota; a judge has blocked the deportation of 5 year old Liam Ramos; 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, BabbelGet up to 55% off your Babbel subscription – at Babbel.com/DAILYBEANS.Guest:Professor Carolyn Shapiro, former Illinois Solicitor General and Professor Chicago Kent College of LawCarolyn Shapiro | Chicago-Kent College of LawCarolyn Shapiro, Author at SCOTUSblogDana Goldberg Tour DatesThe LatestIs Now the Time to Demand a Clawback of the ICE BBB Slush Fund?StoriesD.H.S. Review Does Not Say Pretti Brandished Gun, As Noem Claimed | The New York TimesDonald Trump Is Frightened | The New RepublicJudge rules Virginia Democrats violated law with redistricting amendment | The Washington PostUS federal judge blocks deportation of five-year-old boy and his father | US immigration | The GuardianGood TroubleOperation Fortify materials can be found here: https://www.visibilitybrigade.com/#actions-to-takehttps://www.visibilitybrigade.com/→Standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→standwithminnesota.com→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsFarmaste Animal SanctuaryIndivisible Guilford County NC Auction Postwww.facebook.com/share/p/1EZeVTPXDW/fb.me/e/k9kYK620Khttps://www.danagoldberg.com/tourTour Dates — DANA GOLDBERG→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026Today, Gregory Bovino has been demoted and sent back to El Centro as Tom Homan heads to Minneapolis; Kristi Noem throws Stephen Miller under the bus telling reporters that he fed her the domestic terrorist language she used; Democrats in the Senate start coalescing around a list of demands to fund the government; the Kilmar Abrego vindictive and selective prosecution hearing has been canceled due to weather; DOJ says there will be no civil rights investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti; Trump holds a two hour meeting with Kristi Noem amid backlash from Minneapolis; a US judge orders the ICE chief to appear in court or be held in contempt; two drug boat survivors have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Trump administration; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, WildgrainGet $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription. The LatestICE OUT of Minnesota TRO Hearing | The BreakdownStoriesGreg Bovino Loses His Job | The AtlanticIs Now the Time to Demand a Clawback of the ICE BBB Slush Fund? | Muellershewrote.comU.S. judge orders ICE chief to appear in court, threatens contempt ruling | The Washington PostFirst wrongful death lawsuit filed against Trump administration over drug boat strikes | NBC NewsGood TroubleIf every American did 3 of these 5 things, ICE would be stopped in its tracks. Leona Waller | SubstackFind the flyer and the entire post on Substack.→standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org →2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsDreamHaven BooksPenzeys.comTour Dates — DANA GOLDBERG→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026Today, the dominoes are falling as multiple prominent Republicans criticize ICE and call for an independent investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti; moderate Senator Jacky Rosen is calling for Kristi Noem's impeachment; Republican gubernatorial candidate is withdrawing from the race over ICE presence in Minnesota; DHS says it has the body-worn camera footage of Pretti's murder; Mike Pence calls for an independent investigation into the murder; Governor Abbott has called on the White House to recalibrate ICE; the Trump administration is now pulling Bovino and all Customs and Border Protection agents out of Minneapolis; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Thank You, BabbelGet up to 55% off your Babbel subscription – at Babbel.com/DAILYBEANS.Guest: Adam KlasfeldAll Rise News@allrisenews|Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com|BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports|Twitter, @senecaprojectus - InstagramThe LatestICE OUT of Minnesota TRO Hearing | The BreakdownStoriesJudge to hear arguments on Minnesota immigration crackdown as calls grow for probe into Alex Pretti shooting - updates | CNNAbbott says ICE needs to recalibrate, work from different direction | El Paso TimesModerate Sen. Jacky Rosen urges Noem's impeachment as Dem fury grows over Minneapolis shooting | AP NewsChris Madel, a Republican running for Minnesota governor, ends his bid and criticizes ICE | CNN PoliticsAlex Pretti's killing was recorded on body-camera videos, DHS says | NBC NewsLindsey Halligan is no longer employed by the Justice Department after her departure from Virginia U.S. attorney's office | NBC News Good TroubleCharlotte Clymer posted on Bluesky:Looking for ways to support organizations and mutual aid projects on the ground in Minnesota? Here's a great directory for exactly that: standwithminnesota.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/charlotteclymer.bsky.social/post/3mddq3o5pas2d→Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→standwithminnesota.com→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good Newsstandwithminnesota.comTimberwolves Chaplain Speaks Out | Fred ClarkPatuxent Roller DerbyTour Dates — DANA GOLDBERG→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Monday, January 26th, 2026Today, 37 year old Veterans Affairs ICU nurse Alex Pretti was disarmed and executed by Trump's agents in Minneapolis; Chuck Schumer says Democrats will not vote to fund most of the government; gay asylum seekers are being deported to Iran where they will likely face torture or execution; an FBI agent who tried to investigate Jonathan Ross in the murder of Renée Good has resigned; Ted Cruz rakes JD Vance and Trump over the coals during private donor meetings; a judge has ordered the three people arrested for entering a church with Don Lemon released from prison; Pam Bondi has written a letter offering to take ICE out of Minnesota if the state hands over it's SNAP and voter rolls; a judge has issued a restraining order barring the feds from destroying or tampering with evidence in the Alex Pretti murder; corporate media covers a general strike in Minneapolis; 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, ShopifySign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/dailybeansGuest: Joyce Vance Giving Up Is Unforgivable by Joyce Vance - Penguin Random HouseCivil Discourse with Joyce Vance | Substack#SistersInLaw - Podcast - Apple Podcasts, The Insider Podcast@joycewhitevance.bsky.social on BlueskyThe LatestNEW: A Leaked Internal CBP Memo Orders Mandatory Riot Control Training for All Officers | The BreakdownStoriesBondi seeks Minnesota voter rolls, welfare data to "help bring back law and order" in wake of shootings | CBS NewsDemonstrators Flood Minneapolis Streets as Hundreds of Businesses Close to Protest ICE | NYTGay asylum-seekers set for deportation to Iran fear execution in their home countryExclusive: In secret recordings, Cruz trashes Trump tariffs, Vance | Axios Good TroubleHelp get SJ reinstated at Yosemite We're asking members of the public to amplify by emailing Acting Director Jessica Bowron at nps_director@nps.gov and Yosemite Superintendent at raymond_mcpadden@nps.gov to reinstate Dr. SJ Joslin. They may also fill out the “contact us” form at Yosemite's page at NPS.gov/yose.Here's a script people can send: "Hello Acting NPS Director Jessica Bowron,I saw that several NPS unions have signed and released an open letter directed to you in support of Dr. SJ Joslin and their reinstatement to Yosemite National Park. I strongly agree with the 4,200 NPS employees, or an estimated 33% of the total NPS workforce, that these signatures represent. Please review their letter and reinstate SJ to their rightful place in the National Park Service.Sincerely,    Your Name”→Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances →Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good Newsquiltbynight.com/_files/ugd/ba8c2f_61341fec36e14147a709360bdedbbfc6.pdfMadison Roller Derby→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Friday, January 23rd, 2026Today, fireworks in the committee room as Jack Smith testified publicly for the first time; a magistrate judge refused to sign off on charges brought against Don Lemon and 7 others for entering a church; a Chicago man has been acquitted of a murder for hire plot to kill Greg Bovino; ICE detained a five year old Minnesota boy and then used him as bait; a judge rules for Democrats in a case to redraw a New York district; a private autopsy of Renée Good confirms that the shot that likely killed her came from the side of the car and not the front; a navy admiral removed by Kegseth is running for Congress; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Boxie CatEnjoy 30% off with code DAILYBEANS at boxiecat.com/DAILYBEANSGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!The LatestI Have Filed a FOIA Request for the DHS OGC Determination Allowing ICE to Search Homes Without a Judicial Warrant | Allison GillJack Smith, The Criminality of Trump, and the Utter Lack of Accountability | MSW Media YouTubeStoriesTrump administration loses lawsuit against man accused of plot to murder Greg Bovino | The GuardianFormer Special Counsel Jack Smith testifies before House Judiciary Committee | CSPAN YouTubeICE detains five-year-old Minnesota boy arriving home, say school officials | The GuardianPrivate Autopsy Shows Renee Good Was Shot at Least 3 Times, Lawyers Say | New York TimesNavy admiral removed by Hegseth announces run for Congress | ABC NewsJudge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon | The GuardianJudge Rules for Democrats in Push to Redraw N.Y.C. House District | The New York Times Good TroubleIn Columbus, Ohio on December 19, 2025-January 4, 2026 we experienced ICE's Buckeye Surge.  One organization went above and beyond to make sure the most vulnerable had food.  The nonprofit Our Helpers got 685 boxes of food out to families who had a family member detained (list from immigration attorneys). and families who partner organizations recommended were extremely vulnerable.  www.ourhelpers.org, @ourhelperscmh - InstagramNonprofit bridges gap for families in fear of ICE | NBC4 WCMH-TV→Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances →Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsWhistleblowerAid.org/beans→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026Today, Jack Smith will testify publicly before Congress at 10 AM ET; the House Oversight Committee has voted to hold the Clintons in contempt for refusing to testify about the eEpstein Files; TACO Trump backpedals on his tariffs over Greenland after the EU halts the approval of a US trade deal; the Pentagon orders more soldiers to prepare for deployment to Minnesota; the Supreme Court casts doubt on Trump's ability to fire Fed Board Governor Lisa Cook without cause; the 8th Circuit has blocked a Minneapolis judge's preliminary injunction against ICE; another judge blocks the government from accessing the devices they seized from Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson; Congressman Veasey has drafted an amendment to the funding bill that would lower the pay of that nazi ICE prosecutor to $1; the feds launch ICE operations in Maine; Trump called Greenland Iceland several times in his weird and dangerous speech in Davos; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Beans Talkhttps://youtu.be/TsZYz_pQKYAThank You, Mint MobileMake the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANSThe LatestImmigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo saysWhistleblower Aid Clients Disclose Hidden DHS Policy That Encourages ICE Agents to Break into Homes without WarrantsStoriesE.U. halts approval of U.S. trade deal after Trump's Greenland tariff threat | NBCTrump administration prevails in appeal over tear gas tactics in Chicago | ReutersSupreme Court casts doubt on Trump's power to fire Fed official without proper review | POLITICOFederal officials launch ICE operation in Maine and begin arrests | The Washington PostJudge blocks government from searching data seized from Post reporter | Washington PostHouse Panel Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt in Epstein Inquiry | The New York TimesCongressman Tries to Cut Pay of ICE Prosecutor with Racist X Account to $1 | Texas Observer Good TroubleCalling your congressperson is the most effective way to influence policy. The House is expected to vote TODAY on a standalone appropriations bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill maintains ICE's current funding level for fiscal year 2026.We recommend 5Calls.org for information on who to call and scripts to use when calling your RepresentativeDefund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances →Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List  →iceout.org→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsBusiness Plot - WikipediaHow to see the Southern Lights (Aurora Australis) | Discover TasmaniaFinicky FarmThe Adventures of the Little Gray Cat and the Flounder→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

To recognize No Name-Calling Week, Mike and Kyle talk about bullying! More specifically, the history of bullying, the LGBT data on school bullying, LGBT bullying by closeted gays including the Lavender Scare, LGBT bullying laws, and whether it actually gets better. In this episode: News- 5:32 || Main Topic (Bullying)- 18:06 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:17:49 Buy our book, You're Probably Gayish, available right now at www.gayishpodcast.com/book! Each chapter dissects one gay stereotype ranging from drugs to gaydar to iced coffee. It's also available as an audiobook on Audible, Spotify, and more. If you want to join Mike and Kyle on their 2027 Mexican Riviera cruise, visit www.gayishpodcast.com/cruise to sign up. Make sure to check Gayish as the podcast you're attending for. On the Patreon bonus segment, Mike tells Kyle more about the It Gets Better project. If you want to support our show while getting ad-free episodes a day early, go to www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026Today, a Trump appointed judge strikes “US Attorney” from Lindsey Halligan's title; DOJ prosecutors subpoena more Minnesota officials in an ongoing criminal investigation for impeding ICE as a pretext to invoke the Insurrection Act; Judge Kacsmaryk compares drag to blackface and allows college campus drag ban in Texas; Congress releases its massive funding bill ahead of a looming shutdown; the stock market takes a dive after Trump announced EU tariffs; the DOJ concedes DOGE misused Social Security data; Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rips Trump during his Davos speech; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Beans Talkhttps://youtu.be/NUZ1aRHU-Sg Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Thank You, COYUCHIGet 15% off your first order when you visit Coyuchi.com/dailybeans The LatestWhat to know about the Insurrection Act | AG & Steve VladeckStoriesProsecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry | The New York TimesJudge Kacsmaryk Compares Drag To Blackface, Allows College Campus Drag Ban In Texas | Erin In The MorningCanadian PM Rips Trump's Greenland Push: 'We Are in the Midst of a Rupture' | Rolling StoneTrump administration concedes DOGE team may have misused Social Security data | POLITICODemocrats Successfully Strip All Anti-Trans Riders From Final Appropriations Bills | Erin In The MorningCongress releases massive funding bill ahead of shutdown deadline as ICE clash looms | NBC NewsJudge bans Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan from 'masquerading' as top federal prosecutor | NBC News Good TroubleICEOUT.ORG - “People over papers”ICEOUT's objective is to collect community-submitted information about possible ICE activity down to the street level to help inform the public and raise awareness. All reports are reviewed and categorized by a moderator team before appearing on the map. The website is available in 11 different languages.iceout.org to view the map. iceout.org/location/report to submit a report. →Tell Congress Ice out Now - Take Action Now | Indivisible→Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances→Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsThe Wilds in Ohio37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Nominees→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026Today, as predicted the government has appealed the preliminary injunction against ICE in Minneapolis to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals; lawyers say DHS is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees; the FBI opened but then quickly closed a civil rights investigation into Jonathan Ross; Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend a hearing over his fired colleague Lisa Cook; Kristi Noem denied the use of chemical agents against protestors then quickly backtracked; Trump's call to cancel the midterms must be a wake up call; and newly minted Governor Abigail Spanberger ends ICE cooperation; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Beans Talkhttps://youtu.be/w0-cYf0-Oiw Thank You, Mint MobileMake the switch! MINTMOBILE.com/DAILYBEANSThank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide Helix Flash sale, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans. The LatestWhat to know about the Insurrection Act | AG & Steve VladeckStoriesFBI probe into Renee Good's killing focused on ICE agent before pivoting to her and those around her, sources say | CNNLawyers allege Dept. of Homeland Security is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees | ABC NewsNoem Denies Use of Chemical Agents in Minnesota Protests, Then Backtracks | The New York TimesAP Source: Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court argument on Cook case | AP NewsTrump's call to cancel elections must be a wake-up call | Democracy DocketDay One: Governor Spanberger ends Virginia's ICE collaboration | WWBT Richmond Good TroubleTell Congress to rein in ICE NOW External linkAfter a weekend of nationwide protests, we're demanding Congress take immediate action to rein in ICE. Use our email tool to instantly contact your representative and senators. Take Action Now | Indivisible →Urge American Ballet Theatre to cancel upcoming Kennedy Center performances - c.org/zMRcKQpthP→Ways to Support MN's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→ICE List→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the Morning Good NewsAdapting to Urgent Food Needs - Every MealVeterans For Peace→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Monday, January 19th, 2026Today, the Pentagon is readying 1500 troops for deployment to Minneapolis; newly released police communications show Jonathan Ross was not seriously injured when he murdered Renée Nicole Good; internal communications show major concern among CBS employees about the report that Ross had internal bleeding; DHS is seeking to deport the two men who witnessed the guard murder a detainee at the Fort Bliss concentration camp; Trump just pardoned a meth dealer and pardoned a pair of fraudsters for a second time; Trump threatens tariffs against the EU over Greenland; a judge has entered a preliminary injunction against ICE in Minneapolis; another judge protects noncitizen academics; massive demonstrations in Greenland tell trump to get out; the Virginia legislature passed their redistricting amendment; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Thank You, BoxieEnjoy 30% off with code DAILYBEANS at boxiecat.com/DAILYBEANS The LatestTrump's ICE Narrative CRATERS as TRANSCRIPTS EXPOSE HIM | The Breakdown on MeidasTouch Beans Talkhttps://youtu.be/FMR3kNkOSsoStoriesPentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say | Washington PostIncident reports provide details of emergency response after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis | The GuardianCBS News report on ICE officer's injuries drew ‘huge internal concern' | CBS | The GuardianJudge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protesters | NBC NewsEurope warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland | AP NewsTrump Sets Fraudster Free From Prison for a Second Time | The News York TimesDHS seeking to deport two men who said fellow ICE detainee was killed | Washington PostJudge to protect noncitizen academics involved in case from ‘authoritarian' Trump | Donald Trump | The GuardianVirginia lawmakers pass redistricting amendment, sending it to voters for approval | NBC News Good TroubleKathy she/herPlease help - American Ballet Theatre has upcoming performances at the "Trump Kennedy Center." Please call them and ask them to cancel212-477-3030  - choose the membership line option I also have a petition on change.org https://c.org/zMRcKQpthP→Ways to Support Minnesota's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union→ICE List→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! Good NewsEnvironmental Law Society at Loyola Law SchoolYosemite Environmental Law Conferencehttps://www.memoriesicecream.com→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Friday, January 16th, 2026Today, Trump says he is considering invoking the Insurrection Act in response to what's happening in Minnesota; another federal agent has shot someone in Minneapolis; the ACLU has sued the Federal Government to End the Practice of Kavanaugh Stops, Warrantless Arrests, and Racial Profiling of Minnesotans; Vance casts the tie-breaking vote to defeat the Venezuela war powers resolution in the senate, an ICE error meant some recruits were sent to field offices without training, and a pro-Auschwitz Republican is running as a Democrat in California; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Beans Talkhttps://youtu.be/FnQCHK8MrbAThank You, DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Thank You, BrodoHead to Brodo.com/DAILYBEANS for 20% off your first subscription order and use code DAILYBEANS for an additional $10 off. Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!The Latest:Why the House Wants You to Win Once | The Breakdown - AG and Wajahat AliStories:Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says | The Washington PostTrump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act in response to Minneapolis protests | NBC NewsFederal Agent Shoots Man in Minneapolis, Prompting Tense Protests | The New York TimesICE error meant some recruits were sent into field offices without proper training, sources say | NBC NewsVance casts tiebreaking vote to kill Venezuela war powers resolution | ABC NewsPro-Auschwitz Republican flips to Democrat in bid to win after California redistricting | Raw StoryHUSSEN v. NOEM | American Civil Liberties Union Good TroubleMinnesota Needs our help and support Right NowFrom Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine http://mspmag.comJustine Jones has compiled a list of resources to support immigrant communities during ICE's massive “Operation Metro Surge” throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul.Ways to Support Minnesota's Immigrant Communities as ICE Activity EscalatesThey will continue to update the list and you can reach out to dining@mspmag.com with tips.Ways to Support Minnesota's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union→ICE List→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! Good NewsTHREAT LEVEL ORANGE - YouTubeSeparation of Church and Hate - Libbyhttps://www.delcotimes.com/2026/01/14/haverford-votes-to-restrict-police-from-participating-in-ice-program/?clearUserState=true@mista_ruckus • InstagramPortland Immigrant Rights Coalition→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Thursday, January 15th, 2026Today, Trump is upset with Pam Bondi after his calls to indict his political enemies haven't been addressed aggressively enough; Senator Slotkin says she's under criminal investigation for her lawful orders video; a nazi ICE prosecutor has been returned to duty; FBI agents have searched the home of a Washington Post reporter; the Ford worker who called Trump a pedophile protector says he has no regrets; the Pentagon is dispatching military lawyers to Minneapolis to expedite deportations; multiple state attorneys general are suing the government over anti-trans policy at HHS; MacKenzie Scott has donated $45M to the Trevor Project; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, SmallsFor a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS.Thank You, Helix20% Off Sitewide e for their New Year sale extended, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansThe Latest:Why the House Wants You to Win Once | The Breakdown - AG and Wajahat AliStories:Trump Has Complained About Pam Bondi Repeatedly to Aides | WSJSenator Says Prosecutors Are Investigating Her After Video About Illegal Orders | NYTFBI executes search warrant at Washington Post reporter's home | Washington PostICE Prosecutor Who Runs Racist X Account Returns to Dallas Immigration Court | Texas ObserverPentagon to dispatch dozens of military lawyers to Minneapolis amid immigration crackdown | CNN PoliticsTrump makes obscene gesture, mouths expletive at Detroit factory heckler | The Washington PostMultistate lawsuit challenges ‘gender conditions' on HHS funding | Washington State StandardThe Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts | AP News Good TroubleFrom mspmag.comWays to Support Minnesota's Immigrant Communities as ICE Activity EscalatesJustine Jones has compiled a list of food drives, fundraisers, trainings, restaurant specials, and other resources to support immigrant communities during ICE's massive “Operation Metro Surge” throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul.Ways to Support Minnesota's Immigrant Communities Amid ICE Activity - Mpls.St.Paul Magazine→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union→ICE List Wiki→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! Good NewsThe Kentucky ShopThe Kentucky Shop (@shoplocalky) - InstagramOn Tyranny - WikipediaFreedom Center - Fifth Third Community Daysthreads.com/@biz_dave→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026Today, half a dozen lawyers in the DOJ Civil Rights Division have resigned rather than investigate Renée Good's widow along with mass resignations in the Minnesota US Attorney's Office; the Clintons refuse to respond to a House subpoena to testify about the Epstein Files; House Democrats ask the government if any January 6th rioters are working for ICE; Lindsey Halligan responds to a judge asking her why she keeps signing court documents since she's been disqualified; Judge Engelmayer asks for briefing on whether he can appoint a special master to oversee the Epstein Files Transparency Act; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, WildgrainGet $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription. CA Assemblymember Isaac Bryan discusses no mask law in the state, along with a new bill that would bar local law enforcement from moonlighting as an ICE agent. Assemblymember Bryan - District 55 Bill Text: CA AB1537 | 2025-2026Stories:Six Prosecutors Quit Over DOJ Push to Investigate Renee Good's Widow | The New York TimesTop DOJ officials quit after their division refused to probe Minnesota ICE shooting | MS NOWHouse Democrats ask Trump administration if any Jan. 6 rioters are now working for ICE | CBS NewsBill and Hillary Clinton Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry | The New York Times Good TroubleRed, Wine, and Blue is having a Virtual Social Bank to help stop ICE disinformation:Wednesday, January 14, 7:30-8:30 pm Eastern. https://secure.ngpvan.com/elD13dIEkEGGiwIqYlP84w2“Extremist trolls, media figures, and the Trump administration are spreading disinformation about the murder of Renee Nicole Good at lightning speed, but we can fight back! A Social Bank is a collective digital action - hundreds of people coming together online to like, comment, share, and amplify key posts around a critical issue. It is also a way to take advantage of this critical juncture to invite in disillusioned Trump supporters”. “Join Red Wine & Blue and our friends from the 3.5% Campaign for a Moms for Good Social Bank as we help boost the right messaging and stories online in this important moment”.*This one will be amplifying Instagram posts, so an Instagram account is required.→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union→ICE List Wiki→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! Good Newshttps://www.adoptapet.com/pet/46296223-barco-north-carolina-golden-retriever-mixICE Shot And Killed Her | Legal Eagle | YouTubeA new study links the psychological benefits of swearing : NPR→Go To Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans to Share YoursSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026Today, Fed Chair Jerome Powell is being criminally investigated by the Trump administration and has issued a rare public rebuke; Senator Mark Kelly is suing Pete Kegseth; prosecutors in the DOJ Civil Rights Division are declining to investigate the murder of Renée Good; Trump says inclined to exclude ExxonMobil from his plan to plunder Venezuelan oil; Trump says he regrets not seizing voting machines after the 2020 election; Trump's EPA announced it's going to stop considering lives saved when setting rules on air pollution; Democrat Mary Peltola has announced her bid for US senate in Alaska; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Smalls For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS.Thank You, brodo Head to Brodo.com/DAILYBEANS for 20% off your first subscription order and use code DAILYBEANS for an additional $10 off.  The Latest:Beans Talk |Stories:Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola launches Alaska Senate run | NBC NewsFederal Prosecutors Open Investigation Into Fed Chair Powell | The New York TimesProsecutors in DOJ's Civil Rights Division will not investigate Minneapolis ICE shooting, sources say | CBS NewsMark Kelly sues Hegseth over ‘chilling' effort to reduce military retirement rank | The GuardianTrump Regrets Not Seizing Voting Machines After 2020 Election | The New York TimesTrump Says He's Inclined to Exclude Exxon From Venezuela | BloombergE.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution | The New York Times Good TroubleToday's Good Trouble comes from ICE List Wiki's Boycott ListThis resource tracks companies, brands, and entities connected to ICE-related activities with ongoing boycott campaigns. You can click on any listed company to see a clear explanation of its business relationship with ICE. If you're aware of a company that isn't listed but should be, you can also submit it for boycott tracking.ICE List WikiCategory:Boycott - ICE List Wiki →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!From The Good NewsArte, Mujer y Memoria: Arpilleras from ChileCIA Simple Sabotage Field Manual→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Monday, January 12th, 2026Today, Minneapolis prosecutors say they will investigate the murder of Renée Good despite the FBI trying to block them; the Trump administration says it's going to deploy more Border Patrol agents to Minneapolis; a day after the shooting Kristi Noem quietly issued a memo limiting Congressional visits to ICE detention centers; the National Portrait Gallery has removed information about Trump's impeachments and replaced it with a giant portrait of him instead; federal judges blocked key parts of Trump's election order, his $10B freeze on childcare, and his move to end family immigration parole status; Virginia Democrats signal a push to redraw maps; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, WildgrainGet $30 off your first box + free Croissants in every box. Go to Wildgrain.com/DAILYBEANS to start your subscription. The Latest:EXCLUSIVE: Whistleblower EXPOSES DOJ ERROR in the FILES!!! | Allison Gill, Katie Phang | MeidasTouchBeans Talk | Ice is Out of ControlStories:Minnesota to review ICE shooting after FBI blocks state agents from case | The Washington PostTrump Administration Deploying More Border Patrol Agents to Minnesota | NYTAfter Minnesota Shooting, ICE Again Limits Congressional Visits | The New York TimesSmithsonian removes Trump impeachment text at National Portrait Gallery | The Washington PostFederal court blocks key parts of Trump's anti-voting order, restores states' control over elections | Democracy DocketJudge blocks Trump's $10B welfare fund freeze | POLITICOJudge signals blocking Trump move to end protections for Latin American migrants | The HillVirginia Democrats signal push for congressional map that leaves just one GOP seat in bid to counter gerrymanders | Democracy Docket Good TroubleCharlotte she/herSomeone has started a GoFundMe for ICE agent Jonathan Ross who murdered Ms Good. This violates GoFundMe terms of service as described in this Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/ICE_Raids/s/cr3aUMhFNEThey also included information on how to report it.The GoFundMe has unfortunately already raised a lot of money.https://www.gofundme.com/f/ice-offuver-jonathan-ross →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!From The Good Newshttps://indivisible.org/statements/ice-out-good-coalition-announces-nationwide-weekend-action-demanding-accountabilityhttps://www.williamsforky.com/→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘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 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 Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Friday, January 9th, 2026Today, the FBI is freezing out the Minnesota State investigators in the murder of Renee Nicole Good; the shooter has been identified by the Star Tribune as Jonathan Ross; the House has passed a bill extending the ACA subsidies bucking Mike Johnson; Reps Khanna and Massie urge a federal judge to appoint an independent overseer for the Epstein Files release; the House upheld Trump's vetoes on two bills passed unanimously; Senate Republicans defect and vote with Democrats on a War Powers Resolution blocking further attacks on Venezuela; the Senate voted by unanimous consent to hang the January 6th plaque; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Guest: Sasha Abramsky - @sashaabramsky.bsky.socialAmerican Carnage: How Trump, Musk and DOGE Butchered the US GovernmentAmerican Carnage is the first book-length reckoning with the consequences of Donald Trump's war on the so-called "deep state," told through the experiences of eleven fired federal workers as their lives are thrown into chaos.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Stories:Minn. officials say FBI is freezing state out of probe into ICE shooting | The Washington PostICE agent in Minneapolis killing identified as 10-year law enforcement veteran | The Guardianhttps://x.com/MacFarlaneNews/status/2009357309429063834https://khanna.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/khanna.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/khanna-sdny-letter-1-8_0.pdfHouse passes bill extending ACA subsidies, bucking GOP leaders | The Washington PostSenate advances measure to restrict Trump's power to use military force in Venezuela | NBC NewsHouse fails to override Trump vetoes - Live Updates | POLITICO Good Trouble“An unprecedented amount of our taxpayer dollars gets funneled to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to carry out Trump's anti-immigrant agenda. Congress must act.”ACLU created a tool on their website that will help you create and send your customizable message to your appropriate representatives.Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | American Civil Liberties Union→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!From The Good NewsMinneapolis schools cancel classes after Border Patrol clash disrupts dismissal at Roosevelt | MPR →Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘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 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 Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Thursday, January 8th, 2026Today, we're going to be covering everything we know about what happened in Minneapolis today on Portland Avenue between 33rd and 34th Streets where an ICE agent murdered 37 year old Renee Nicole Good when he opened fire into her vehicle as she was driving away; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, HomeChefFor a limited time, get  50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life!  http://HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Stories:Minneapolis ICE Shooting Live Updates: Agent Kills Woman Amid Immigration Crackdown | NYTDeadly Minneapolis Encounter Is the 9th ICE Shooting Since September - The New York TimesKilling of Renee Good - WikipediaGood TroubleEvery year Erin in the Morning compiles a large list of Girl Scout troops and individuals to consider ordering your Girl Scout Cookies from. Read the article and list at Erin in the Morning:2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!From The Good NewsGLAAD ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR THE 37th ANNUAL GLAAD MEDIA AWARDSIntroducing "Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order"How to say SCHEVENINGEN in Dutch. Follow this short tutorial. →Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘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 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 Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Wednesday, January 7th, 2026Today, the DOJ finally got a federal grand jury indictment of the alleged pipe bomber; the Wyoming Supreme Court has struck down laws banning abortion and abortion pills; less than 1 percent of the Epstein Files have been released according to a new court filing; the CDC has axed a number of recommended childhood vaccines; Trump says he'll use your taxpayer dollars to reimburse oil barons for drilling in Venezuela; Republican Representative Doug LaMalfa has died further narrowing the GOP's House majority; the White House has unveiled a new January 6th webpage blaming Democrats and Capitol Police; the government says if you put a sticker over Trump's face on your Parks Pass you'll invalidate it; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Daily LookFor 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS.  Stories:DOI cracks down on stickers covering Trump's face on national park passes | SF GateU.S. Axes Number of Recommended Childhood Vaccines in Blow to Public Health | Scientific AmericanDOJ says millions of Epstein files have yet to be released | POLITICOWhite House unveils Jan. 6 webpage saying Democrats ‘staged the real insurrection,' criticizing Capitol Police | The HillTrump says the U.S. may reimburse oil companies for rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure | NBC NewsRepublican Rep. LaMalfa dies, further narrowing GOP's House majority | Washington PostWyoming Supreme Court keeps abortion legal, strikes down pill ban | AP NewsGood TroubleControl of the House of Representatives is in play right now!With margins this close, this year is critically important. Getting involved with local organizations and grassroots groups can make a real difference in special elections. Staying connected and taking action could help Democrats retake the House - or effectively neutralize the majority sooner than you might expect.Find upcoming actions, marches, and other ways to get involved:Indivisible.org, 50501 Movement, No Kings.orgFrom The Good NewsThat Gay Guy Candle Co.@mercurystardusttopz - InstagramMercury Stardust - YouTubeA Queer Guide to Home Repair: Safe and Sound by Mercury Stardust →Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘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 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 Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Tuesday, January 6th, 2026Today, Democrats will hold a shadow hearing to rebut the whitewashing of the events surrounding the attack on the Capitol; the Pentagon is seeking to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank; an organizer was arrested on camera in Grand Rapids Michigan for protesting the US attack in Venezuela; Trump announces Pee Wee Himmler Stephen Miller will have an outsize role in running Venezuela; Amy Klobuchar is considering a run for Minnesota Governor after Tim Walz's surprise announcement that he's dropping out; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, IQBARText DAILYBEANS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. Stories:5 years later, a stubborn fight over the basic facts of the Jan. 6 riot | CBS NewsDear Colleague on January 6th Five-year Anniversary | Congressman Hakeem JeffriesPentagon seeks to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly's retirement rank over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders | NBC NewsU.S. plan to ‘run' Venezuela clouded in confusion and uncertainty | The Washington PostSen. Amy Klobuchar considering run for Minnesota governor after Tim Walz ends reelection bid, sources say | CBS NewsGood TroubleThe federal government has proposed two new rules that could make it virtually impossible for transgender youth to get the health care they need. These proposed rules would: Block Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth; and punish hospitals and providers that offer this care by threatening their ability to participate in Medicare and Medicaid altogether.Make your public comments opposing this!Submit Public CommentsFrom The Good Newswww.voteelmquist.comhttps://apnews.com/article/buddhist-monks-peace-texas-washington-16a91db6f9fa1c90f8c87efa907bb6a7https://www.facebook.com/walkforpeaceusa→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘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 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 Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Monday, January 5th, 2026Today, the Trump administration has invaded Venezuela without authorization from Congress and has arrested Nicolas Maduro; oil barons are already booking flights to Venezuela to plunder the oil there; MSW Media has filed a response to DOJ in the Epstein training videos FOIA case; five years later we're fighting a battle over the basic facts of January 6th; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Daily LookFor 50% off your first order, head to DailyLook.com and use code DAILYBEANS.  Thank You, HomeChefFor 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.I Just BLEW UP Trump's EPSTEIN LIE in NEW FILING to DOJ | YouTubeStories:The Venezuela Takeover | The New York TimesFinance Industry Eyes Investment Opportunities in Venezuela | WSJTexas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party | Texas TribuneGood TroubleOppose the US intervention in Venezuela?Indivisible will send an email on your behalf to your Congressmember.Take Action: Stop Trump's War in Venezuela | Indivisible GuideThey also have scripts for phone calls to make it easy for you to voice your opposition to Trump using our military like they're a part of Big Oil.From The Good NewsTahquitz Canyon →Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Contact' → ‘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 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 Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Friday, January 2nd, 2026Today, the Wall Street Journal is out with new reporting that the Mar a Lago spa was trafficking girls to Epstein; the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered Trump to return control of the National Guard to Gavin Newsom; new jail video footage disproves government claims about which cameras were working at the time of Epstein's death; US officials confirm Ukraine did NOT strike Putin's residence; the US strikes five more boats in the Caribbean, possibly leaving survivors; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!AG is joining John Fugelsang this Friday on his Sirius XM show Tell Me Everything on Channel 127 at 9 PM Eastern, 6 Pacific. UNSEALED order in the Abrego Case and the DoJ coverup of the pipe bomber motivesStories:https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-finds-ukraine-didnt-target-putin-in-drone-strike-615ce4be?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalinkhttps://apnews.com/article/boat-strike-us-military-venezuela-trump-6d975cd2cafaf9ad959e2dad6f0cb8f0https://www.wsj.com/us-news/trump-epstein-mar-a-lago-ban-2011dc53?reflink=desktopwebshare_permalinkhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/epstein-files-videos-jail-footage/Good TroubleACA subsidies that lower monthly insurance premiums for millions of Americans have expired. An estimated 22 million of the 24 million ACA marketplace enrollees are currently receiving enhanced premium tax credits to lower their monthly premiums, and many are preparing to see their premiums soar in 2026.Contact  your House Rep and your Senators - Let them know that this is unacceptable and they need to take action now.Contacting U.S. SenatorsFind Your Representative | house.gov5 Calls.orgFrom The Good NewsPaw It Forward Sanctuary Non-Profithttps://www.facebook.com/people/Paw-It-Forward-Sanctuary-Non-Profit/100095532039556/?mibextid=wwXIfrhttps://ncdoj.gov/attorney-general-jeff-jackson-wins-17-million-lawsuit-against-fema-blocking-femas-attempt-to-withhold-funding-for-first-responders/https://www.npr.org/2025/12/20/g-s1-103223/lumbee-tribe-federal-recognition-137-yearsPatrons 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 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. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesday with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Thursday, January 1st, 2026Today, the House Judiciary has released the transcript and video of Jack Smith's behind closed doors testimony; a Democrat won an Iowa special election for state Senate by 40 points holding off a Republican supermajority; Trump announced he's withdrawing the NationalGuard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland; CBS has debunked the Somali fraud claims in Minnesota; Trump has vetoed a clean water bill in Colorado that passed unanimously; the DOJ has released a whopping one percent of the Epstein Files; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Guest: Adam Klasfeldhttps://www.allrisenews.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/www.allrisenews.com, https://bsky.app/profile/klasfeldreports.com, https://x.com/KlasfeldReports, https://www.instagram.com/senecaprojectus/ https://www.allrisenews.com/p/doj-deceived-the-court-to-hide-trumpUNSEALED order in the Abrego Case and the DoJ coverup of the pipe bomber motivesStories:MAGA influencer's viral Somali fraud claims shot down by CBS News fact check | Raw StoryTrump vetoes bill to fund Arkansas Valley Conduit in Colorado | 9news.comDOJ still reviewing 5.2M pages of Epstein files: Report | The HillDemocrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority | AP NewsGood TroubleFrom THAT Amber on Bluesky -Found the CBS feedback form. Left a message about Bari -“Have a question about CBS programming or want to leave us feedback? Just fill out this form and we'll forward your message to the appropriate department”. Show Feedback - CBSFrom The Good NewsRep. Michaud's op-ed column: Yes, I'm gay. Now let's get our state back on trackLulu.com‘I'm just a girl in Canada trying to get everyone their vibrators': Why a Toronto sex toy store got a letter from the U.S. Department of WarMiddle-Mile Broadband InitiativeMiddle-Mile Broadband Initiative: Partnering with the Yurok TribePatrons 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 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.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

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

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

Monday, December 29th, 2025Today, Judge Box of Wine Pirro files a pre trial detention memo in the case against the pipe bomber - alleging that he dislikes both parties equally; Trump meets with Zelenskyy but only after speaking with Putin; Trump bombed Nigeria for Christmas; a federal judge denies the administration access to search the Richman materials used in the Comey case; ICE agents tackle and arrest an American citizen in Minnesota; the bootlegged CECOT 60 Minutes segment spiked by Bari Weiss got more views than Trump's CBS Kennedy Center Honors; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, Helix25% Off Sitewide, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans FBI Sources BLOW WHISTLE on Trump LIES about THE FILEShttps://www.youtube.com/live/rx7TyhzooRQ?si=kQonKhNIs-KhYOuCStories:After more cordial meeting, Trump and Zelenskyy suggest peace deal could be close | POLITICOFear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area | CNNICE agents tackle, arrest American citizen in Minneapolis | MPR NewsCourt orders DOJ to return data seized from Comey friend | POLITICOKennedy Center threatens to sue musician who canceled concert after Trump's name added to building | NBC News→Trumpkennedycenter.orgFrom The Good NewsKnitting Cult Lady - YouTubeKnittingCultLady (@knitting.cult.lady) - TikTokKarin G (@karingphotos) - Instagram→Go To DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share Yours Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsOur 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 Tuesday with a MATCHEDDonationhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Friday, December 26th, 2025Today, we have a Flip it Blue segment with Nate Blouin, a progressive Democrat running in Utah's new first congressional district. And of course it wouldn't be Friday without John Fugelsang for the final Fugelsang Friday of 2025.Guest: Nate Blouin Democrat Running for Utah's District 1 | US HouseNate Blouin For Utahnateforutah.bsky.socialNateForUtah - TikTok@nateforutah · Utah, USA - InstagramNate Blouin for Utah CD1 (@nbforutah) - FacebookNate Blouin (@NateForUtah) / Posts /TwitterGuest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything|John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang|Substack, @johnfugelsang|Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang|TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPods→Go To 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 Tuesday with a matched Donationhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Thursday, December 25th, 2025Today, Judge Crenshaw has canceled Kilmar Abrego's criminal trial and ordered the government to prove they didn't vindictively and selectively prosecute him; the Justice Department says it just found a million new Epstein files from the SDNY so it's going to be a while longer; a federal judge has ruled that Trump's revocation of lawyer Mark Zaid's security clearance was illegal; top Heritage Foundation officials flee to Mike Pence's non profit; ICE plans to hold 80K immigrants in warehouses across the country; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPods StoriesExclusive: Justice Department scrambling to find holiday volunteers to redact the Epstein files, internal DOJ email says | CNN PoliticsDOJ says it has found over a million additional documents potentially related to Epstein | CNN PoliticsJudge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers | AP NewsTop Heritage Officials Flee to Mike Pence's Nonprofit as Think Tank Fractures | WSJICE documents reveal plan to hold 80,000 immigrants in warehouses | Washington Post Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaRest. Recharge. Be Ready.From The Good Newshttps://www.instagram.com/VisibilityBrigadeCoVaAdopt Melia - NYAnimal Shelter | Hempstead Town, NYMelia for adoption on facebookBREAKING: SUPREME COURT CENSORS BOOKS AND ATTACKS PUBLIC EDUCATION IN MAHMOUD V. TAYLOR BOOK BAN CASE; GLAAD, AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS RESPONDGroups nationwide eye Supreme Court hearing on Montgomery County LGBTQ books in schools case - Maryland Matters→Go To 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 Tuesday with a matched Donationhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71National Security Counselors - Donate

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 White House ACA Directorhttp://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 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, December 22nd, 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 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, December 22nd, 2025Today, Trump's Justice Department violated the law with a partial release and subsequent redaction of the Epstein Files as representatives Garcia and Massie weigh options for consequences; Epstein survivor Annie Farmer speaks out about potential missing FBI reports from 30 years ago; Abrego's lawyers have documentary evidence tying Todd Blanche to the decision to prosecute him; Milwaukee Judge Hanna Dugan is found guilty on one count of obstructing a proceeding and acquitted on another count of helping someone evade arrest; Elise Stefanik drops out of everything; RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz announce moves to ban gender-affirming care for young people; the Trump administration said it will be dismantling the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado; Trump claims his ballroom is a matter of national security; and Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Guest: Adam Klasfeldhttps://www.allrisenews.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/www.allrisenews.com, https://bsky.app/profile/klasfeldreports.com, https://x.com/KlasfeldReports, https://www.instagram.com/senecaprojectus/https://www.allrisenews.com/p/doj-deceived-the-court-to-hide-trumpSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsProof Blanche was involved in the decision to prosecute Abrego-https://www.muellershewrote.com/p/breaking-proof-blanche-was-involvedHidden FBI Epstein Survivor Report UNEARTHED After 3 DECADES-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IToZ_0rCQn0Storieshttps://apnews.com/article/release-epstein-files-justice-department-trump-9290fcaad1cb6fcb1cbc1befabc01994https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/us/judge-hannah-dugan-trial-verdict.htmlhttps://www.publicnotice.co/p/trump-ballroom-national-securityhttps://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/12/18/nx-s1-5647789/transgender-gender-affirming-care-rfk-jr-dr-oz-trumphttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/climate/national-center-for-atmospheric-research-trump.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/nyregion/elise-stefanik-drops-out-governor.html Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaTime sensitive! Comment  BY December 22nd.The ESA (Endangered Species Act), is under threat. The current administration wants to repeal the blanket rule, which automatically gives the same protections to threatened species that endangered species receive, such as prohibiting the harming, killing, or trading of those species. Without the blanket rule, each species wanted or needed to be added to the ESA needs to be added  individually, which takes time, time threatened species might not have. Leave a comment at the Federal Register (link below) BY December 22nd, telling them not to change the rule! Learn More - https://www.brookfieldzoo.org/help-save-the-endangered-species-act/?utm_source=enewsga&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ESA_2025-Dec-17Link to Submit a comment:https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/21/2025-20552/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-regulations-pertaining-to-endangered-and-threatened#open-commentAllison 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/dailybeansdonate From The Good Newshttps://www.theprovoiceproject.com→Go To https://DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share YoursOur Donation Linkshttps://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 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, December 19th, 2025Today, the government added a charge in Trump's fourth failed attempt to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James; Trump's $1,776 bonus to members of the military comes from their already approved basic housing allowance; the parties delivered closing arguments in the case against Judge Hannah Dugan; Pam Bondi wants a bounty on people who support trans rights; Republican redistricting in North Carolina could backfire in the midterms; House Democrats release more photos from Epstein's estate; and speaking of Alan Dershowitz - he told Trump that he might be able to run for a third term; Trump is going to rename the Kennedy Center to include his name; and Happy Epstein Files Day to all who celebrate! And Allison delivers your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to http://nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - https://www.johnfugelsang.com/tmehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-fugelsang-podcast/id1464094232Substack-https://johnfugelsang.substack.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/johnfugelsang.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/JohnFugelsangSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!https://a.co/d/bp1JkMMSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeStorieshttps://www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/politics/epstein-estate-photos-releasedhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2025/12/18/kennedy-center-renamed-trump/https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/trump-told-by-alan-dershowitz-constitutionality-of-third-term-is-unclear-33133eb8https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/12/trump-rebrands-congressionally-approved-troop-housing-subsidy-warrior-dividend-bonus/410250/https://www.advocate.com/politics/pam-bondi-trans-equality-bountieshttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/17/letitia-james-indictment-third-charge-00697148https://www.cbsnews.com/news/republicans-north-carolina-redistricting-democrat-looking-to-take-advantage-allison-jaslow/Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRahis Saturday, December 20Indivisible Groups, Colorado Partnership Teams, Aurora Unidos CSO and many other community organizations and individuals are protesting on Dec 20 against Key Lime Air's contract with ICE to transport detainees and with their contract with the University of Colorado to transport their athletic teams. Denver Air Connection is a subsidiary of Key Lime Air and we are protesting at numerous airports which serve Denver Air Connection. Y'all covered our efforts with Denver's City Council members voting down an expansion of Key Lime at Denver International Airport.https://www.instagram.com/aurora_unidos_csohttps://coloradoipt.orghttps://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/875503https://www.instagram.com/p/DSVpycsjxDyAllison 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/dailybeansdonateFrom The Good Newshttps://www.instagram.com/myvoicemychoiceorg/https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/national-parks-pass-sticker/https://www.thesageleafstudio.com/products/national-parks-pass-stickers→Go To https://DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share Yours 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, December 18th, 2025Today, Jack Smith testified behind closed doors before the House Judiciary Committee; House Republicans jam through their stupid health care plan without extending ACA subsidies, but Hakeem Jeffries got 218 members to sign a discharge petition for a clean 3 year extension of subsidies; Dan Bongino is gonna quit the FBI on the same day the Epstein Files are due; the Coast Guard goes back to designating nooses and swastikas as divisive rather than symbols of hate; a judge has blocked Trump's limits on lawmakers access to inspect ICE facilities; measles outbreaks worsen in multiple states; the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to abruptly fire tens of thousands of health care jobs; Warner Bros. plans to reject the Paramount bid backed by Saudi money; an appeals court clears the way for Trump to keep National Guard troops on the streets in DC; DHS fast tracked a one billion dollar contract to a Trump donor; the Senate passes the National Defense Authorization Act that pushes Kegseth to release the boat strike video; Ghislaine Maxwell files a habeas petition challenging her incarceration; and Allison delivers and your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to http://nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Allison 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/dailybeansdonateSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeStorieshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/17/house-republicans-aca-subsidies-vote/https://apnews.com/article/defense-bill-boat-strikes-hegseth-a0886906eb50432c38a4d5bf08e6a719https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/12/17/coast-guard-swastika-kevin-lunday/https://apnews.com/article/jack-smith-congress-justice-department-d35557d525fcfe51a20d08c6abb7f71dhttps://www.ms.now/news/bongino-fbi-leavinghttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/measles-outbreaks-worsen-south-carolina-arizona-utah/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/13/va-veterans-affairs-job-cuts-trump/https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/12/17/dhs-contract-trump-donor/https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/17/ice-lawmaker-visits-policy-ruling-00695801https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/17/trump-national-guard-washington-dc-court-ruling-00694754https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/17/business/media/warner-bros-paramount-takeover-netflix.html Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaFrom Dana MillerIndivisible Groups, Colorado Partnership Teams, Aurora Unidos CSO and many other community organizations and individuals are protesting on Dec 20 against Key Lime Air's contract with ICE to transport detainees and with their contract with the University of Colorado to transport their athletic teams. Denver Air Connection is a subsidiary of Key Lime Air and we are protesting at numerous airports which serve Denver Air Connection. Y'all covered our efforts with Denver's City Council members voting down an expansion of Key Lime at Denver International Airport. https://www.instagram.com/aurora_unidos_csohttps://coloradoipt.orghttps://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/875503https://www.instagram.com/p/DSVpycsjxDy Allison 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/dailybeansdonate From The Good Newshttps://volunteers.volunteerprincewilliam.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=4288https://www.youtube.com/@cityoflewistonme9586https://www.northotb.com, https://www.dogfatherhotdogs.comhttps://www.tailshumanesociety.orghttps://www.lionsandyellowcake.com→Go To https://DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share YoursOur Donation Linkshttps://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! 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Wednesday, December 17th, 2025Today, Pete Hegseth refuses to release the full video of the double tap boat strike in the Caribbean; Mike Johnson refuses to hold a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies; the Trump administration says the White House East Wing destruction is a matter of national security; enforcement of Texas' bathroom bill draws challenges; Trump sues the BBC for $10B over edited January 6th insurrection speech; Kushner abandons his plan to build a hotel in Serbia amid backlash; Denver rejects the Key Lime Air airport lease because of ICE flights; election thief Tina Peters' lawyer demands Colorado honor Trump's pardon; Pulitzer Board members hit Trump with discovery in his lawsuit; Vanity Fair publishes a two-part expose on Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles; and Allison and Dana deliver and your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to http://nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password. Guest: Isabela Dias - Reporter at Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.comhttps://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/11/dreamers-daca-trump-deportation-detention-betrayal-big-feature/https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/noem-trump-dhs-ice-year-of-hell-immigrants-punitive-theatre-cecot/Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeStoriesHegseth says he won't publicly release video of boat strike that killed survivors in the Caribbean | PBS NewsHouse Republican leaders ditch vote on ACA funding, all but ensuring premiums will rise | NBC NewsTrump sues BBC for billions | POLITICOTina Peters' lawyers citing Trump pardon launch new efforts to free her | Colorado NewslineAfter Backlash, Jared Kushner Drops Plan to Build a Trump Hotel in Serbia | WSJPulitzer Prize Board members dump broad discovery demands on Trump for tax returns, psych records, and 'any' prescription meds history | Law and CrimeTrump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security | AP NewsEnforcement of Texas' bathroom bill draws challenges | Texas TribuneICE flights cited in Denver's denial of Key Lime airport lease | Colorado NewslineTakeaways From Susie Wiles's Vanity Fair Interviews Describing Trump World | NYTGood Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaJOIN IT GETS BETTER FOR QUEER-A-THON live on Twitch - their year-end fundraising stream and safe celebration space for LGBTQ+ youth! On Wednesday, December 17th starting 2:15pm ET/11:15am PT - ItGetsBetter - TwitchAllison 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/dailybeansdonate From The Good NewsThe Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition (PIRC) https://pircoregon.org/Voices United On the Road Forward - https://voicesunitedrr.orgAdopt Camila (HANNA CITY, IL  61536) - https://www.samsrescue.org/contact-us.html→Go To https://DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share Yours Our Donation Linkshttps://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 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 16th, 2025Today, prolific actor, writer director and producer Rob Reiner and his incredible wife Michelle were found murdered in their home in Brentwood California; authorities are releasing the suspect they had in custody for the shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island; a national preservation group is suing to stop Trump's construction of the now demolished East Wing of the White House; a jet blue plane avoided a near mid air collision with a military plane near Venezuela; and Allison and Dana deliver and your Good News.Thank You, Helix20% Off Sitewide, when you go to http://HelixSleep.com/dailybeansGuest: Brian Wenke Executive Director of It Gets Betterhttps://itgetsbetter.orghttps://www.instagram.com/itgetsbetter, https://bsky.app/profile/itgetsbetter.bsky.social https://www.tiktok.com/@itgetsbetter, https://www.tumblr.com/itgetsbetterhttps://www.twitch.tv/itgetsbetter/ItGetsBetter | TwitchJOIN IT GETS BETTER FOR QUEER-A-THON live on Twitch - their year-end fundraising stream and safe celebration space for LGBTQ+ youth! On Wednesday, December 17th starting 2:15pm ET/11:15am PT - ItGetsBetter - TwitchAllison 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/dailybeansdonateSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeStoriesRob Reiner's Son Nick Arrested in Deaths of Director and His Wife: Live Updates | NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/12/15/us/rob-michele-reiner-deadAuthorities will release person detained in Brown University shooting | AP Newshttps://apnews.com/article/brown-university-shooting-suspect-search-1da03b12b2eac2b530172667d3df30c4JetBlue plane near Venezuela avoids ‘midair collision' with US Air Force aircraft | CNNhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/12/14/politics/jetblue-venezuela-us-air-forceNational preservation group sues to halt East Wing ballroom construction | POLITICOhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/12/trump-east-wing-ballroom-lawsuit-00689260Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaOur Good Trouble Today Comes From Jess Craven over at Chop Wood Carry WaterIn the wake of yet another Mass Shooting at a School - Call your Senators and House Reps and call to reopen the Gun Violence Prevention Office which Trump Shut down in his first week of office. She provides a handy script to follow:Hi, I'm a constituent calling from [zip]. My name is ______.I'm calling to demand that Congress act on gun violence NOW. Australia saw a horrific mass shooting this weekend and their government is already in action, preparing a special session in which they will tighten their gun laws. What are we doing here? 46,000 people die from gun violence every year in our country and Congress keeps refusing to act. It's unconscionable. We want an assault weapons ban. We want universal background checks. We want safe storage laws. And we want the office of Gun Violence Prevention, which Trump shut down in his first week in office, to be reopened immediately. Nothing less will do.”More at Chop Wood, Carry Water 12/15 - by Jess CravenContacting U.S. Senators, Find Your Representative | house.gov From The Good Newshttps://www.wirth4congress.comhttp://ssa.govhttps://www.queermunitymn.comtwitch.tv/miss_serenity13→Go To https://DailyBeansPod.com Click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble' to Share Yours Our Donation Linkshttps://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 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.

In this episode of 'Own Your Pleasure', Whitni Miller and Dr. Lex Brown James continue their conversation and explore the intricate dynamics of relationships, trauma, and pleasure. They discuss the importance of understanding personal values in relationships, navigating trauma, and expanding the concept of sexual pleasure. The conversation emphasizes the need for community, curiosity, and joy in the face of societal challenges, while also addressing the significance of self-care and training one's social media algorithms to foster positive connections. Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES is a premiere sexologist centering pleasure as a connective tool for shame free sexuality education and building intimate partner connection. As an AASECT certified sexuality educator and supervisor, Dr. Lexx lectures, trains, and does therapy for academic, professional and general audiences. As a multiple time best seller, Dr. Lexx is an international sexologist. Featured in prominent media like CNN, Essence, It Gets Better, Scary Mommy, and Therapy for Black Girls, Dr. Lexx's goal is to educate others about sexuality from womb to tomb. Through her practice, The Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy, LLC, Dr. Lexx has: developed a curriculum that creates interventions to interrupt racism in sexuality created a therapeutic framework to decrease sexual shame, provides professional training, and has resources for Sex Positive Parenting. Dr. Lexx breaks down the most complicated and taboo topics to create easily digestible information and actionable change. Learn More From Dr. Lexx:https://lexxsexdoc.com/ Follow Dr. Lexx at:@lexxsexdoc across all platforms no youtube or X Dr. Lexx's Gifts to you:Free Resources Gifted by Dr. Lexx → https://lexxsexdoc.com/shop Learn More From Whitni:https://www.bde-moves.com Follow Whitni at:IG - @bde.movesFB - groups/bdemovesYouTube - Podcast Channel = @BDE-Moves Old Channel = @BdeTalksTikTok - @bdemoves

In this episode of 'Own Your Pleasure', Whitni Miller and Dr. Lex Brown James discuss the importance of self-care, navigating the current political climate, and how societal issues impact personal relationships. They explore the significance of intimacy, values, and community in fostering healthy connections, while also emphasizing the need to protect joy and vitality amidst challenging times. The discussion highlights the complexities of relationships in the context of differing political beliefs and the importance of understanding and supporting one another. Dr. Lexx Brown-James, LMFT, CSE, CSES is a premiere sexologist centering pleasure as a connective tool for shame free sexuality education and building intimate partner connection. As an AASECT certified sexuality educator and supervisor, Dr. Lexx lectures, trains, and does therapy for academic, professional and general audiences. As a multiple time best seller, Dr. Lexx is an international sexologist. Featured in prominent media like CNN, Essence, It Gets Better, Scary Mommy, and Therapy for Black Girls, Dr. Lexx's goal is to educate others about sexuality from womb to tomb. Through her practice, The Institute for Sexuality & Intimacy, LLC, Dr. Lexx has: developed a curriculum that creates interventions to interrupt racism in sexuality created a therapeutic framework to decrease sexual shame, provides professional training, and has resources for Sex Positive Parenting. Dr. Lexx breaks down the most complicated and taboo topics to create easily digestible information and actionable change. Learn More From Dr. Lexx:https://lexxsexdoc.com/ Follow Dr. Lexx at:@lexxsexdoc across all platforms no youtube or X Dr. Lexx's Gifts to you:Free Resources Gifted by Dr. Lexx → https://lexxsexdoc.com/shop Learn More From Whitni:https://www.bde-moves.com Follow Whitni at:IG - @bde.movesFB - groups/bdemovesYouTube - Podcast Channel = @BDE-Moves Old Channel = @BdeTalksTikTok - @bdemoves

Brian Wenke, Executive Director of It Gets Better, joins Katrina VanHuss to share how the organization has stayed relevant for 15 years—by evolving platforms, centering belonging, and guarding its mission.From brand partnerships to smart digital moderation, this conversation is packed with real lessons for any nonprofit leader navigating a noisy world.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comShannon is a civil rights attorney, most notably as the lead counsel for same-sex couples in the landmark marriage case in California. He's currently the legal director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, where he is leading several federal court challenges to the trans military ban and other new federal policies targeting transgender people.I've long tried to find an interlocutor on the new radical direction of trans activism and its hostile takeover of the gay rights movement. Shannon was the first to agree, and we got along great. In some areas, we strongly agree; in others, we strongly disagree; but we can talk and not hate each other. If we want to restore liberal democracy, this is the way.For two clips of our convo — on the new “conversion therapy,” and how trans activists need to adopt persuasion as a tactic — head to our YouTube page.Other topics: his “awesome” childhood in rural East Texas; hunting and fishing all the time; his Methodist church; his terrible adolescence with gender dysphoria; the evangelical teacher who mentored him; his unlikely path to practicing law; helping teens after conversion therapy; coming out as lesbian; becoming a trans man in his 30s; the “It Gets Better” project; gay Mormons; the ghetto approach of queer activism; the AIDS crisis; Virtually Normal; Bush and the Federal Marriage Amendment; Evan Wolfson; the California marriage case and Prop 8; Edie Windsor; when trans weddings were legal and gay ones weren't; “nonbinary” and “genderfluid”; affirmation-only vs. watchful waiting; the suicide canard; Chase Strangio; autism; detransitioners; Tavistock; the Cass Review; puberty blockers; the Dutch Protocol; Johanna Olson-Kennedy and her closed clinic; Marci Bowers and lost orgasm; Rachel Levine's politicization; fairness in sports; Sarah McBride; Shannon losing and regaining his religion; and moving back to his tiny hometown in Texas with his wife.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Scott Anderson on the Iranian Revolution, Jill Lepore on the history of the Constitution, Katie Herzog on drinking your way sober, and Johann Hari interviewing me. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.

Today, I'm sitting down with my friend Noa Taieb - a lifestyle creator, entrepreneur, and storyteller. Originally from Paris and now based in LA, Noa has built a platform sharing his journey through content, creativity, and self-discovery. He recently launched Sunny Days, a men's swimwear and lifestyle brand created by and for the LGBTQ+ community, with a portion of all sales supporting It Gets Better to uplift and empower LGBTQ+ youth around the world.In this episode, we're diving into the power of storytelling, building a brand with purpose, and how embracing authenticity has shaped his career. So, get comfy, stay open, and let's get into it!Follow Noa Taeib:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noataieb/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@noataieb Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@noataiebFollow She Comes With Baggage Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecomeswithbaggage__Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shecomeswithbaggage__Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KirstiePike

Pomona Park "Do Not Disturb" Hudson Powder Company "Tennessee Lamb" - Crest Of Orange www.hudsonpowdercompany.com Dining Dead "Overture" - Is This A House? www.diningdead.comANFØRSYN "Fallen Angel" Starting Early "Bethesda" www.startingearlyofficial.com Glow And The Dark "Bright Eyes T-Shirt" Flesh Produce "It Gets Better" - Couch Slime IV***************************Hard Maybe "Palace" https://www.hardmaybe.band/Surprise Chef "Consulate Case" www.surprise-chef.comBrad 'Guitar' Wilson "Monterey" - The Californian www.bradwilsonlive.com Jennifer Lyn & The Groove Revival "Light The Fire" - Retrograde www.jlynandthegrooverevival.com Johnny Rawls "Rip Off The Bandage" - Make Them Dance www.johnnyrawlsblues.comEric Selby "Orbit" - Where You Born At? www.ericselby.comKatie Knipp "The Devil's Armchair" - Me www.katieknipp.comReverend Peyton's Big Damn Band "Are You Gonna Rise? (For LeVar) www.bigdamnband.com********************ALBUM FOCUS: Groove Africa www.putumayo.com Groove Africa is a genre-spanning collection of contemporary African sounds, with a strong emphasis on the vibrant Afrobeats scene of Nigeria and West Africa. Featuring 10 tracks by rising artists from across the continent—including Kenya, Guinea, Angola, and Ethiopia—the album captures a dynamic moment in global music culture. This release offers a curated glimpse into Africa's modern grooves, designed for both longtime fans and new listeners alike.Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca (Angola/Congo) "Simone CM"Cheikh Ibra Fam (Senegal) "Xam Xam" Amadeus (Senegal) "Fi ba leuz" ****************These artists are part of next month's Red Wing Roots Festival www.redwingroots.com Larry & Joe "Silver Lining" ft. Nelson Enchandía - Manos Panamericanos www.larryandjoe.com Donna The Buffalo "I Won't Be Looking Back" - Dance In The Street www.donnathebuffalo.com Eddie 9V "Back On My Feet"- Little Black Flies www.eddie9v.comThe Faux Paws "Fourth Decade" - s/t www.thefauxpawsmusic.com JP Harris "East Alabama" - JP Harris Is a Trash Fire www.ilovehonkytonk.com ******************Robert Thomas & The Sessionmen "Judge & Jury" - The Way We Roll www.robertthomasandthesessionmen.com Cole Quest & The City Pickers "7-11/Foggy Mountain Rock" - Self-[En]Titled www.colequest.com Suzie Brown "Bigger Bite" - Songs Worth Saving www.suziebrownsongs.com Carrie Elkin "Tilt-A-Whirl" - The Penny Collector www.carrieelkin.com Danny Schmidt "The Longest Way" - Standard Deviation www.dannyschmidt.com Tim Grimm "In The USA" - Bones Of Trees www.timgrimm.com *************************​Closing music: Geoffrey Armes "Vrikshashana (The Tree)" - Spirit Dwelling Running time: 4 hours, 35 minutes I hold deed to this audio's usage, which is free to share with specific attribution, non-commercial and non-derivation rules.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

The film writers Brian Abrams and Will Sloan return to the podcast for a salute to one of our favourite screen presences, the great American character actor Joe Don Baker, who passed away this month at the age of 89. We discuss the full arc of Joe Don's career, thrust into leading man status in the early seventies playing Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser who waged war against the Dixie Mob in 1973's populist smash hit Walking Tall, and the less financially successful followup with the same director (Phil Karlson), the brutal, sweaty noir thriller Framed, to the role that (like it or not) defined him for so many in the culture as a scuzzy cop in 1975's Mitchell (immortalized on one of the funniest episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000) to his comeback in the eighties in the masterful BBC miniseries Edge of Darkness (where he received the most acclaim he ever got as an actor), his several appearances in the Bond series (where he played both a good guy and a bad guy), and his notable supporting role in Scorsese's remake of Cape Fear. Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/junkfilterFollow Brian Abrams on Twitter and Letterboxd.Brian and Liz Charboneau have a new film podcast: It Gets Better.Follow Will Sloan on Twitter and Bluesky and subscribe to his substack and his podcasts The Important Cinema Club and Michael and Us.Will's new book Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA (OR Books) can be purchased now! “RIP JDB”, from Will's substack, May 19, 2025Trailer gallery:Walking Tall (Phil Karlson, 1973)Golden Needles (Robert Clouse, 1974)Mitchell (Andrew V. McLaglen, 1975)Checkered Flag or Crash (Alan Gibson, 1977)Joysticks (Greydon Clark, 1983)German trailer for Getting Even (Dwight H. Little, 1986)

Send us a textParenting a queer kid comes with so many questions. How do we support them? How do we help them find their community? And how do we make sure they know that no matter what, they are loved and they belong? Since 2010, the It Gets Better campaign has been a beacon of hope for LGBTQ+ youth, reminding them that they are not alone and that a brighter future is possible. What started as a viral video campaign has grown into a global movement, funding life-changing projects and empowering young people to create change in their own communities. This week In the Den, Sara visits with Brian Wenke, the Executive Director of It Gets Better, about empowerment, advocacy, and making sure the next generation of LGBTQ+ youth know they are seen, valued, and powerful.Special Guest: Brian WenkeBrian Wenke is the Executive Director of It Gets Better, the world's largest storytelling effort for LGBTQ+ youth and a leading LGBTQ+ youth empowerment organization. Since 2016, he has led the global effort to uplift and inspire LGBTQ+ young people through storytelling, education, and community-building. Under his leadership, It Gets Better has expanded its reach across four continents and six major languages, leveraging corporate and institutional partnerships to connect with LGBTQ+ youth where they live, learn, and socialize.Prior to It Gets Better, Brian raised over $25 million to address healthcare disparities (American Cancer Society), global conservation efforts (Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association), and affordable housing and access to the arts (Art Share LA). Brian is a proud alumnus of the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music (BFA) and Brandman University (MBA). He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.Links from the Show:It Gets Better on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itgetsbetterIt Gets Better on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/itgetsbetterproject It Gets Better on IG: https://www.instagram.com/itgetsbetter/ It Gets Better on FB: https://www.facebook.com/itgetsbetterproject/ Apply to the It Gets Better Grant Program here: https://www.itgetsbetterchangemakers.org/ Join Mama Dragons here: www.mamadragons.org In the Den is made possible by generous donors like you. Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today at www.mamadragons.org.Connect with Mama Dragons:WebsiteInstagramFacebookDonate to this podcast

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[CW: eating disorders]   Things are getting going!   Join Luke and Indigo in moving out of the 'episode 1' zone and onto more solid ground. The discussions are, as always, plentiful and varied with topics including phone management, valuable time and Jumpergate. Plus, a message for Jenny Walser.   Songs for the playlist: It Gets Better (live @ Middle Farm) by Martin Luke Brown I'm Not Perfect (but I'm Trying) by Rachel Chinouriri Shell by Ethan Tasch   As always, if you'd like to join the discussion on Insta or in the Facebook group, find our Redbubble merch store or donate to Luke's Just Giving for Switchboard then follow the links at linktr.ee/aheartstopperpodcast

Stellar Jeopardy champs Luigi de Guzman and Yungsheng Wang join is this week for 4 rounds of trivia where we get into Presidential succession, planets, books of the 21st century, NHL cup winners, horror classics and a U.S. History double duty. Luigi is playing for KIND while Yungsheng is playing for It Gets Better! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review wherever you listen to pods and follow us @youshouldknowbetterpod!

Forgiveness, Welcome to the Show, Sunglasses BONUS CONTENT: Russ Taft Quotes: “I like to keep it natural and confused.” “The Jesus way of living is a healthier way to live.” “It gets better.”

Interact With God, Joseph/Trusting God, Love Your Enemies, It Gets Better, Shock Jock, My Eyes Hurt, Eclipse Boring, Shock Jock, Irna the Duck BONUS CONTENT: Google Results   Quotes:   “This trusting God thing does pay off.” ‘Ultimately we are safe with God.” “You have much reason to be hopeful.” “It's gonna take some relational work.”

Executive Director Brian Wenke sits down with Cameron to discuss the It Gets Better Project, a nonprofit organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.