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Thursday, January 16th, 2025Today, Biden’s ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is official; there were a handful of confirmation hearings in the Senate; Biden will give his farewell address to the nation; the SEC has filed suit against Elon Musk for failing to properly disclose his stake in Twitter; South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol has been arrested for declaring martial law; former January 6th Committee chair Bennie Thompson said he would accept a pardon if Biden offered one; Bluesky is getting it’s own photo sharing app; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You HomeChefFor a limited time, HomeChef is offering you 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.Guest: Simon Shustersimonshuster.infoThe Showman by Simon Shuster (harpercollins.com)Simon Shuster | TimeSimon Shuster (@shustry) / TwitterStories:South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol arrested and questioned for hours (Raphael Rashid in Seoul and Justin McCurry with agencies | The Guardian)Former Jan. 6 committee chair Bennie Thompson says he'd accept White House pardon (Ellis Kim, Scott MacFarlane | CBS News)SEC sues Elon Musk for allegedly failing to properly disclose his Twitter ownership stake (Ramishah Maruf | CNN Business)Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes (TechCrunch)Good Trouble - Goods Unite Us was started in 2017 to help consumers more easily align their everyday purchases with their politics.Goods Unite UsContact your senators and ask them to vote no on Trump’s cabinet nominees.Contacting U.S. SenatorsU.S. Senate: States in the SenateWatch DutyWatch Duty Fire Public Safety Information (App)Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsIncidents | CAL FIREBlue SkyThe People's March · Women's March (Washington DC)Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)FOIA.govCity of Shaker HeightsRust Belt Riders Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Wednesday, January 15th, 2025Today, Merrick Garland has released volume one of Jack Smith’s final report; Pete Hegseth faced off with Democrats during the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing; Biden has closed a deal between Hamas and Israel to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages; House Republicans have passed an anti trans bill that will endanger Americans; a white supremacist group the Patriot Front has been ordered to pay millions to a black musician for a 2022 attack in Boston; Michelle Obama says she’s skipping Trump’s inauguration; Mike Johnson is in discussion about tying wildfire aid to the debt limit; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You Helix AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You’ll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. Check out DrinkAG1.com/dailybeans to get this offer!Guest: Stephanie RuhleThe 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBCThe 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle - Apple PodcastsStephanie Ruhle - Blue SkyStephanie Ruhle - TwitterStories:Final Report on the Special Counsel's Investigations and Prosecutions Volume One - PDF (Justice.gov)Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth pitches himself as a 'change agent' as he faces grilling in Senate hearing (NBC News)Johnson confirms ‘discussions’ on tying wildfire aid to debt limit (POLITICO)Israel and Hamas agree in principle to ceasefire and hostage deal, sources say - (Margaret Brennan, Haley Ott CBS News)GOP-led House votes to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports (CNN Politics)Good Trouble - Write and call your dem senators and make sure they vote no on the billContacting U.S. SenatorsU.S. Senate: States in the SenateThe Bill:H.R.28 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025WATCH DUTY APPWatch Duty Fire Public Safety Information (App)Have some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/From The Good NewsIncidents | CAL FIREThe Daily BeansBlue SkyStudent Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025Today, Judge Cannon has denied Nauta and DeOliveira’s motion to block the January 6th volume of Jack Smith’s final report; President Biden forgives student debt for another 150K borrowers; loyalty interviews have begun for federal workers; Jen Rubin quits the Washington Post and Norm Eisen quits CNN and together they've launched a new publication called The Contrarian; a North Carolina trial court has DENIED a Republican Party motion to throw out 60,000 votes cast in the November 2024 election; the US added 256K jobs in December; Zuckerberg met with Trump in secret before announcing new rules for Meta and the board of directors isn’t happy; confirmation hearings for Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard are under fire for late and missing paperwork and background checks; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You Helix For 20% Off Sitewide plus 2 Free Dream Pillows with your mattress purchase go to Helixsleep.com/dailybeans.Stories:Zuckerberg Secretly Met With Trump Right Before Trashing Meta’s Rules (Edith Olmsted| The New Republic)Jen Rubin Brutally Shreds The Washington Post While Announcing Her Exit: Bezos ‘Bent the Knee’ to Trump (Sarah Rumpf | Mediaite)Court Cases - North Carolina Incomplete Voter Registration Challenge - Democracy DocketBiden cancels student loans for another 150,000 borrowers (NBC News)Good Trouble - Contact Dick Durban re: Jack Smith Report and Kash PatelContact | U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of IllinoisWATCH DUTY APPWatch Duty Fire Public Safety Information (App) Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Cleanup On Aisle 45 podSubscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/Something to dohttps://www.justice.gov/doj/webform/your-message-department-justiceChoose “Message to the Attorney General” from the drop down.From The Good NewsIncidents | CAL FIREAutobuying consulting Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Monday, January 13th, 2025Today, more Judge Cannon shenanigans, or cannanigans; in the fight to release the final Jack Smith report; the pizzagate gunman has been fatally shot by police in a North Carolina traffic stop; President Biden extends temporary deportation protections for nearly 1 million immigrants ahead of the anticipated Trump crackdown; Trump’s property company is in talks to buy back his DC hotel; a Trump campaign worker is among Elon Musk’s $1M lottery winners; the House GOP puts Medicaid, the ACA, and climate protections on the chopping block; and the daughter of Dominique Pelicot speaks to the BBC saying her father should die in prison; and Allison and Dana delivers your Good News.Stories:Trump campaign worker won Elon Musk’s $1mn election raffle prize(Financial Times)Biden extends temporary deportation protections for nearly 1 million immigrants ahead of anticipated Trump crackdown (CNN Politics)'Pizzagate' gunman killed by police in North Carolina after traffic stop, authorities say (AP News)House GOP puts Medicaid, ACA, climate measures on chopping block (Politico)'My father should die in prison', daughter of Dominique Pelicot tells BBC (BBC)Trump’s property company in talks to buy back his Washington DC hote (The Guardian) Good Trouble - Oppose Pete HegsethTell your Senators: Oppose Trump's selection of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense (Action Network)WATCH DUTY APPWatch Duty Fire Public Safety Information (App) Something to dohttps://www.justice.gov/doj/webform/your-message-department-justiceChoose “Message to the Attorney General” from the drop down.From The Good NewsIncidents | CAL FIREReality Winner Petition - reality-is.us‘Path Of Exile 2’ Fans Say Elon Musk’s Characters Are Clearly Being Boosted (Forbes)Documenting the Saga of "Elon Musk's" Account - Reddit Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts