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  Friday, December 12th, 2025Today, a federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Kilmer Abrego from ICE custody; the DOJ has failed for a THIRD time to indict NYAG Letitia James; the Indiana Senate has rejected the gerrymandered map that Trump pressured them to pass; the US Senate failed to pass bills extending ACA subsidies; more details have been released about the double tap boat strike that murdered two survivors; after getting the fake FIFA Peace Prize - Trump’s Justice Department has dropped the federal corruption charges involving FIFA; Kristi Noem ran away after scrutiny during a House Homeland Security hearing; and Allison and Dana deliver and your Good News.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything - John Fugelsang, The John Fugelsang Podcast, John Fugelsang - Substack, @johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky, @JohnFugelsang -TwitterSeparation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW!JOHN FUGELSANG BOOK TOUR PPV SPECIALSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsStoriesAbrego Garcia Is Released From ICE Detention After Judge’s Order|NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/us/politics/abrego-garcia-released.htmlA Grand Jury Again Declines to Reindict Letitia James|NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/us/politics/grand-jury-letitia-james.htmlhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/general/ar-AA1S95T8|MSNhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/general/ar-AA1S95T8Indiana GOP rejects Trump’s map in major blow to his gerrymandering push|POLITICOhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/11/indiana-republicans-redistricting-vote-trump-00687714Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaFrom Joyce Vance - a way to file a formal complaint against Emil Bove:https://joycevance.substack.com/p/judicial-ethics“According to The Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980 … anyone can file a complaint about a federal judge. The Act establishes the process for making them. The Code of Conduct for federal judges says “a judge should refrain from political activity” and shouldn’t attend any events “sponsored by a political organization or candidate.” Judges are also charged with upholding the integrity and independence of the judiciary and avoiding impropriety and the appearance of impropriety in all activities….”"ANY person can file a complaint" Seems perfect for Beans listeners. https://www.uscourts.gov/administration-policies/judicial-conduct-disability/faqs-filing-a-judicial-conduct-or-disability-complaint-against-a-federal-judge?From The Good NewsMalicious Women Co - https://maliciouswomenco.com2026 Candidate Filing Deadlines - https://www.ncsl.org/elections-and-campaigns/2026-candidate-filing-deadlinesKVN For State Senate 2026 - https://www.facebook.com/people/KVG-for-Senate-2026/61579337620539/Public shows up to refute ‘only two sexes male and female,’ board hears 5 hours of comments - https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/12/public-shows-up-to-refute-only-two-sexes-male-and-female-board-hears-5-hours-of-comments.htmlNativity Puppets - nativitypuppets.org→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 [email protected] 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.

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• The Public Interest

  Thursday, December 11th, 2025Today, the Pentagon considered sending boat strike survivors to CECOT to hide from US courts; Judge Breyer blocks Trump from deploying the California National Guard; Miami elects its first woman mayor and the first Democrat since the 90s; Democrats flip a Georgia state house seat Republicans won by 22 points last time; the DOJ responded to my Epstein files lawsuit arguing that there’s not any public interest in the Epstein case; the US plans to scrutinize visitors’ social media; Kushner and the Saudis are backing a hostile takeover of Warner Brothers for Paramount Skydance; Federal prosecutors in Chicago say a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer committed multiple “gunpoint sexual assaults”; and Allison and Dana deliver and 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.Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsStoriesJudge Dismantles Trump's Legal Argument for Deploying the National Guard|Allison Gillhttps://www.muellershewrote.com/p/judge-dismantles-trumps-legal-argumentKushner and Saudis back hostile takeover of Hollywood giant|Popular Informationhttps://popular.info/p/kushner-and-saudis-back-hostile-takeoverO'Hare-based Border Protection officer sexually abused, robbed women at gunpoint, indictment claims|Chicago Sun Timeshttps://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/12/09/ohare-based-border-patrol-officer-sexually-abused-robbed-women-in-2022-indictment-claimsInside the Pentagon’s Scramble to Deal With Boat Strike Survivors|NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/us/politics/pentagon-boat-strike-survivors.htmlU.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History|NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/09/travel/social-media-tourists-visa-border-patrol.htmlNEW: DOJ Responded to Our Epstein Training Materials Motion, Arguing There's No Public Interest|Allison Gill|The Breakdownhttps://www.muellershewrote.com/p/new-doj-responded-to-our-epsteinMiami elects first woman mayor, marking first win by Democrat in 28 years|POLITICOhttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/09/miami-elects-first-woman-mayor-ends-gops-28-year-control-of-city-hall-00683878Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaOn December, 10th, 2025, articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr were introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Haley Stevens from Michigan’s 11th congressional district. The quack is endangering the health of so many residents, and he's got to go!Stand Up For Science is supporting the action, and trying to mobilise pressure to collect 218 votes.You can find an easy-to-follow action manual under the link.https://www.standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjrFrom The Good NewsDemocrats notch gains in another state-level special election|NBC Newshttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/democrats-gains-state-level-special-electioon-georgia-rcna248358http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/hccp/medicalDebt/relieve.htmhttps://unduemedicaldebt.orghttps://singingtreepottery.myshopify.comamandaschultz.com/adopt - Brooklyn, NY→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 [email protected] 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.

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• Failure Bailout

  Wednesday, December 10th, 2025Today, Trump plans a $12B bailout for farmers after the fallout from his failed trade war; the DC Circuit Court of Appeals sides with Kegseth on the transgender military ban; detainees at the Everglades concentration camp were tortured according to a new report from Amnesty International; Hondurans issue an arrest warrant for their drug trafficking ex-president that Trump pardoned; Congress is going to withhold Kegseth’s travel budget until he releases the full September 2nd video; criminal contempt proceedings are underway in Boasberg’s courtroom after he orders both Erez Reuveni and Drew Ensign to testify; and Allison and Dana deliver and 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.Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsStonewall Inn Brick Awards - https://stonewallinitiative.org/brick-awards-gala-fundraiserStoriesSupreme Court upholds Trump's ban on transgender military members while appeals continue|NPRhttps://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5388507/supreme-court-transgender-militaryHonduras Issues Arrest Warrant for Ex-President Pardoned by Trump|NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/world/americas/honduras-hernandez-arrest-warrant.htmlTrump Promises Farmers $12 Billion to Blunt Fallout From His Trade War|NYT https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/us/politics/trump-farmers-aid-bailout.htmlDetainees at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facing ‘harrowing human rights violations’| The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/04/alligator-alcatraz-human-right-violations-amnesty-reportTrump to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out deportations to Guantanamo|CBS Newshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-alien-enemies-act-1798-deportations-guantanamo/Judge orders top DOJ attorney to testify about Alien Enemies Act deportations|ABChttps://abcnews.go.com/US/judge-orders-top-doj-attorney-testify-alien-enemies/story?id=128222048Justice Department faces call for internal probe into legal opinion on Venezuelan boat strikes|CBS neshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-venezuela-boat-strikes-office-of-legal-counsel/Good Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaMassachusetts Church Keeps Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Defying Diocese Leaders - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/us/massachusetts-church-ice-nativity-scene.html If the Leguminati are so inclined, I bet we could remind the Archbishop what Jesus would do. Here is the link:https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/us/massachusetts-church-ice-nativity-scene.htmlhttps://www.bostoncatholic.org/contact-usFrom The Good Newshttps://x.com/PhilNvestigates/status/1998242469985615955?s=20https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/allegheny/recreation/jakes-rocks-overlookhttps://www.tigerlilytherapy.org/www.courageoussoap.com→Please submit your own at https://DailyBeansPod.com - click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’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 [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Dr. Allison Gill - https://muellershewrote.substack.com, https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com, https://instagram.com/muellershewrote, https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote, https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsDana Goldberg - https://bsky.app/profile/dgcomedy.bsky.social, https://twitter.com/DGComedy, 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://muellershewrote.substack.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.

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• Murder Is Murder

  Tuesday, December 9th, 2025Today, Alina Habba has surrendered from her position as the interim US Attorney in New Jersey; rumor has it that Donald will fire Kristi Noem this January and replace her with Glenn Youngkin; the boat at the center of the double tap strike was not headed to the United States; Hegseth told Admiral Bradly the passengers were on a kill list; Marjorie Taylor Greene told 60 Minutes that Republicans privately hate Trump but refuses to name names; Donald blasts Congressman Henry Cuellar for not switching parties after he pardoned him; the Supreme Court heard arguments on the President’s authority to fire people from multi-member boards like the MSPB and NLRB; a federal judge has blocked the government’s access to the Comey emails at the core of their now dismissed indictment; and Allison and Dana deliver and your Good News.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide, when you go to https://HelixSleep.com/dailybeansSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsStonewall Inn Brick Awards - https://stonewallinitiative.org/brick-awards-gala-fundraiserStoriesTrump’s plans to shatter the bureaucracy have a green light at the Supreme Court | POLITICOBoat at center of double-tap strike controversy was meeting vessel headed to Suriname, admiral told lawmakers | CNNExpert Q&A on the U.S. Boat StrikesSteve Vladeck | SubstackTrump Blasts Henry Cuellar, Democrat Lawmaker, for Not Switching Parties After Pardon | The New York TimesGood Trouble - https://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaBrom Jess Craven over at Chop Wood, Carry Water on Substackhttps://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/p/chop-wood-carry-water-125-805“Donald Trump and his ballroom architect have parted ways, and Trump has hired a new firm, Shalom Baranes Associates - https://www.sbaranes.com, to do the project.Their email address is [email protected]”From The Good NewsClaire Reynolds - https://bsky.app/profile/yeehawclaire.bsky.social Separation of Church and Hate Book - https://a.co/d/bp1JkMMLibby - https://libbyapp.com→Please submit your own at https://DailyBeansPod.com - click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’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 [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Dr. Allison Gill - https://muellershewrote.substack.com, https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com, https://instagram.com/muellershewrote, https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote, https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsDana Goldberg - https://bsky.app/profile/dgcomedy.bsky.social, https://twitter.com/DGComedy, 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://muellershewrote.substack.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.

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• ICEBlock Fights Back (feat.Joshua Aaron; Deirdre von Dornum)

  Monday, December 8th, 2025Today, Brian Cole confessed to planting the pipe bombs the night before the insurrection and is a MAGA election denier; the developer of the ICE Block app is suing officials from DHS ICE DOJ and the White House; the DOJ is considering taking a third swipe at getting a grand jury to indict NYAG Letitia James; the Government Accountability Office is investigating Bill Pulte - the guy who made all the mortgage fraud referrals to DOJ; the Indiana House advances it’s 9-0 map to the Senate; the DOJ has already started stonewalling judge Boasberg in his contempt proceedings against against government officials; Rep Adelita Grijalva was pepper sprayed by ICE after identifying herself as a Congresswoman; Kash Patel ordered a tactical SWAT guy to give his girlfriend’s drunk pal a ride home; an internal BOP memo halts rape protections for trans inmates; the Department of Health and Human Services deadnamed an official on her portrait; a judge has ordered the unsealing of Epstein grand jury materials; and Allison and Dana deliver and your Good News.Guest: Joshua Aaron of ICEBlock apphttps://www.iceblock.apphttps://bsky.app/profile/joshua.stealingheather.comhttps://www.tixeconsulting.comGuest: Deirdre von DornumProminent federal criminal defense attorney - 23 years at Federal Defenders of New York - Attorney-in-Charge for the Eastern District; Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Specializing in complex federal cases, indigent defense, civil rights, and pro bono work.https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsStoriesDrag queen Pattie Gonia completes 100-mile trek raising $1m to make outdoors more ‘equitable’ | California | The GuardianRep. Adelita Grijalva says she was 'sprayed in the face' during ICE confrontation | NBC NewsIndiana House GOP advances 9-0 congressional map, sending contentious plan to state Senate | CBS NewsPipe bomb suspect confesses and has expressed support for Trump, sources say | MS NOWKash Patel ordered FBI detail to give girlfriend’s pal a lift home: sources | MS NOWDOJ won't say what it advised Noem amid contempt inquiry over El Salvador deportations | ABC NewsHHS changed the name of transgender health leader on her official portrait | NPR NewsGovernment Accountability Office opens investigation into FHFA chief Bill Pulte | NBC NewsDOJ orders prison inspectors to stop considering LGBTQ safety standards | NPRJudge orders unsealing of grand jury transcripts from Epstein case in Florida | CBS NewsGood Troublehttps://near.tl/sm/ik-ZushRaEllen She/HerRhode Island continues to fight ICE. Ice vehicles are routinely spotted parked near or circling the courthouse. A WhatsApp text goes out to be present and witness/ hopefully prevent ice kidnappings. If you are a RI local, please sign up. If not, your community likely has something similar.Ice Watch RI WhatsApp channel:‎Follow the Alerta de Migra / ICE Watch RI channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBK6Y229759BqNu3p2mPROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR COMMUNICATIONS WHEN USING WHATSAPP:https://securityinabox.org/en/tools/whatsappFront Line Defenders:https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/enJoin Dana and The Daily Beans and support on Giving Tuesdayhttp://onecau.se/_ekes71From The Good Newshttps://www.aafront.org/fbklivehttps://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/12/02/escalation-of-rhetoric-from-white-house-targeting-somalis-is-unhinged-says-somali-scholarhttps://www.summitdogrescue.org/meet-fressi--fresita.html→Please submit your own at https://DailyBeansPod.com - click on ‘Good News and Good Trouble’Our Donation Linkshttps://www.nationalsecuritylaw.org/donate, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc, http://WhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal workers - email AG at [email protected] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen.Dr. Allison Gill - https://muellershewrote.substack.com, https://bsky.app/profile/muellershewrote.com, https://instagram.com/muellershewrote, https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote, https://www.youtube.com/@MSWMediaPodsDana Goldberg - https://bsky.app/profile/dgcomedy.bsky.social, https://twitter.com/DGComedy, 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://muellershewrote.substack.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.

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