The Daily Beans
News & Politics
About
The Daily Beans is a women-owned and operated progressive news podcast for your morning commute brought to you by the Webby award-winning host of Mueller, She Wrote, Allison Gill, and comedian/fund-raiser/activist Dana Goldberg. Get your social justice and political news with just the right amount of snark.
Episodes
- Hondurasgate
This episode of The Daily Beans covers the Virginia Supreme Court's decision on redistricting, legal actions by the NAACP and ABC against the Trump administration, and allegations of US and Israeli interference. It also touches on Trump's…
- Beans Talk | F*ck Those Dudes
Beans Talk is a video companion to The Daily Beans with Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg. This episode discusses Jim Crow 2.0 and includes a donation invitation to support life-affirming work.
- Epstein Survivor Reveals More Docs Hidden by Trump DOJ | The Breakdown
Annie Farmer, an Epstein survivor, shares information about a Jane Doe who alleges the Department of Justice is withholding documents. She also discusses an upcoming shadow hearing for survivors in Palm Beach.
- Refried Beans | Urgent Profanity (feat. Katie Phang) | 5/6/2025
This episode of The Daily Beans, titled "Refried Beans: Urgent Profanity," discusses Governor Katie Hobbs' veto of anti-trans bills, a police raid on an LGBTQ bar, the Trump administration dismantling a gun violence victim memorial, and th…
- Refried Beans | Literal Brain Worms (feat. Jena Friedman)| 5/9/2024
This episode covers political news including Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump legal cases, Nikki Haley, President Biden, and RFK Jr. It also features an interview with guest Jena Friedman.
- Jim Crow 2.0 (feat. John Fugelsang)
This episode discusses current events including Trump's foreign policy, domestic issues, and other news. It features guest John Fugelsang and includes a segment of "Good News" from hosts Allison and Dana.
- Beans Talk | Drawing A Line
This episode of The Daily Beans, titled "Beans Talk | Drawing A Line," discusses current events such as political gerrymandering and invites listeners to support the It Gets Better Project. It serves as the video companion to The Daily Bea…
- The Tell-Tale Satellite
This episode of The Daily Beans covers the FBI raid on Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas, redistricting efforts, satellite images showing Iranian attacks on US military assets, ICE detainee deaths, and the Michigan state Senate election.…
- Billion Dollar Ballroom (feat. Carissa Véliz)
This episode of The Daily Beans discusses a proposed Republican budget that includes funding for Trump's ballroom and ICE. Other topics include the DOJ requesting poll worker names in Georgia, White House lawyers preparing for a Democratic…
- Deep Red To Blue (feat. Clayton Weimers)
The May 5th, 2026 episode of The Daily Beans discussed the Supreme Court's temporary restoration of mifepristone access, the alleged WHCD shooter's mistreatment in jail, Trump's threats towards Iran, Rudy Giuliani's critical condition, and…
- And Also With You (feat. Steve Pierson)
The May 4th, 2026 episode of The Daily Beans discusses a federal appeals court approving abortion pill restrictions, Trump's troop withdrawal from Germany, border wall expansion impacting tribal sites, Senators banning themselves from pred…
- Beans Talk | SCOTUS Reform Plan
In this episode of Beans Talk, the video companion to The Daily Beans, hosts Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg discuss a SCOTUS reform plan. The Daily Beans is donating $10,000 to https://itgetsbetter.org/dailybeansdonate.
- The Breakdown | Trump Blindsided by Epstein Lawsuit
In this episode, Allison and Katie Phang discuss Phang's lawsuit against Todd Blanche concerning the release and redactions in the Epstein files.
- Refried Beans | Completely Devoid Of Any Useful Detail (Feat. Hugo Lowell) | 5/2/2022
This episode covers recent political news including Donald Trump's contempt fine, leaked Hannity texts, Alabama's transgender healthcare law, voting system breaches by Trump allies, and John Eastman's evidence submission to the 1/6 committ…
- Refried Beans | Blue And Rural (feat. Jess Piper) | 4/30/2025
In this episode of The Daily Beans, hosts Allison and Dana discuss
- Goat University (feat. John Fugelsang)
The Daily Beans covers political news including the DHS funding bill, Louisiana's suspended primary elections, and a court's decision on the E. Jean Carroll verdict. The episode also touches on the 60-day mark of Trump's Iran war and inclu…
- Beans Talk | The Case of The Killer Seashells
This episode of Beans Talk, the video companion to The Daily Beans podcast, covers "The Case of The Killer Seashells." Hosts Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg discuss the topic.
- RIP VRA (feat. Traci Feit Love)
The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling weakened the Voting Rights Act, while Trump's FCC reviewed ABC's broadcasting license. The DOJ dismissed charges against the Broadview six, and the war in Iran has cost $25B. A Colorado conversion therapy ban…
- SEASHELLGATE (feat. Lelaina Brandt)
In SEASHELLGATE, Lelaina Brandt joins Allison and Dana to discuss the latest news, including the indictment of Jim Comey, an FBI investigation, a legal filing by Todd Blanche, a court ruling on detention policy, FBI searches in Minnesota,…
- Island Of Misfit Judges
The Daily Beans discusses security for the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a Virginia court decision on redistricting, and unqualified deportation judges. They also cover Thom Tillis dropping his blockade of a Trump Fed nominee, calls…
- Blurred Lines
The Daily Beans episode "Blurred Lines" covers various news items including DOJ actions, ethics violations by Trump's EEOC chair, lawsuits against crypto companies and the government, and incidents at the White House, alongside listener-su…
- Beans Talk | A Ballroom Is Not The Answer
Beans Talk is the video companion to The Daily Beans podcast, hosted by Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg. The episode encourages support for the It Gets Better project with a $10,000 donation from the podcast and invites listeners to contrib…
- The Breakdown | Trump SECRET PARDON Plot for Ghislaine SURFACES after Bizarre Presser
On The Daily Beans, Allison covers anonymous Republican efforts to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, emerging after a Melania Trump press conference. Listener perks are available through Patreon.
- Refried Beans | My Other SCIF Is A Signal Chat (feat. Adam Klasfeld) | 4/22/2025
The Daily Beans episode 'Refried Beans | My Other SCIF Is A Signal Chat' features guest Adam Klasfeld. Supporting the podcast through Patreon offers perks like early access and ad-free listening.
- Refried Beans | Bordered on the Risible (feat. Adam Klasfeld) | 4/28/2022
This episode covers several legal and political news stories, including a Proud Boy flipping for the DoJ, Trump admitting something relevant to a criminal probe, the DeSantis v Disney situation, and issues faced by a MAGA candidate. It als…
- Dramarama
This episode of The Daily Beans covers several news items, including a DOJ investigation into the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the Trump administration's plan to denaturalize hundreds, and a federal judge's order for ICE to release a fa…
- Beans Talk | A Pitiful Mind
Beans Talk, the video companion to The Daily Beans podcast, covers topics including Rep. Madeleine Dean, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the new Secretary of the Navy, and Witch Supremacists. The hosts announce a $10,000 donation to itgetsbetter.or…
- Virginia Is For Voters (feat. Oliver Larkin)
This episode covers political developments including Virginia's redistricting referendum, calls for an alcohol screening for Kash Patel, an indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center, and legal rulings involving federal agent ident…
- Ceasefire Pump And Dump (feat. Rick Smith)
The Daily Beans episode on April 22nd, 2026, discusses an indefinite ceasefire in Iran, a congressional resignation, an investigation into the SPLC, Trump's approval rating, and an EU court ruling against Hungary's anti-LGBTQ+ law. Good Ne…
- Corporate Reckoning (feat. Ezra Levin; Sarah Federman)
The Daily Beans episode from April 21st, 2026, discusses a lawsuit filed by Kash Patel, a tragic shooting incident, Palantir's manifesto, legal rulings on abortion access, and a Supreme Court case. It also mentions The Onion acquiring Info…
- Strongly Disapprove
This episode covers political and legal news, including an FBI director's lawsuit over reported excessive drinking, a ten-day extension for warrantless surveillance, DOJ demands for 2024 ballots in Detroit, and statements from Justices Ali…
- Beans Talk | Stronger Together
The Daily Beans podcast episode "Beans Talk | Stronger Together" announces a $10,000 donation to the It Gets Better Project and encourages listeners to contribute to their support efforts. Hosts Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg are featured.
- The Breakdown | FBI in UTTER CHAOS as Kash RESPONDS TO ALLEGATIONS!
Former FBI Deputy Director discusses allegations made by Kash Patel, which Patel denies. Patel is also suing The Atlantic over their reporting on the matter.
- Refried Beans | Stand For Immigrant Rights (feat. Michael Lukens) | 4/14/2025
The Trump administration has enacted several policy changes regarding immigration and court orders. Simultaneously, Meta faces an antitrust trial, and the Social Security Administration is altering its communication methods. Guest Michael…
- Refried Beans | Put Men In Rice (feat. Garrett Graff) | Apr 21, 2023
The Daily Beans covers political news from Friday, April 21st, 2023, including the Boris Epshteyn investigation, Mike Lindell's arbitration loss, and the E. Jean Carroll case. The episode also touches on the Proud Boys trial and features g…
- Reckless Endangerment (feat. John Fugelsang)
The April 17, 2026, episode of The Daily Beans covers the charging of an ICE agent with felonies, impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth, and Tulsi Gabbard's criminal referrals to the DOJ. It also discusses new limits on Trump's ballroo…
- Beans Talk | Articles of Impeachment Against Hegseth
Beans Talk is the video companion to The Daily Beans podcast, hosted by Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg. This episode discusses
- Finding Brave (feat. Andrea LaFlamme)
The Daily Beans covers political news including troop movements in the Mideast, Fetterman blocking war powers, and the Charlie Kirk Act. Environmental news includes Chinook salmon and Alligator Alcatraz. Guest Andrea LaFlamme, a Democratic…
- Extraordinary Remedies (feat. Adam Klasfeld; Col. Chris Carmichael (Ret.))
This episode of The Daily Beans covers significant political events, including Pam Bondi's deposition, allegations against Eric Swalwell, and Jamie Raskin's proposed legislation regarding the 25th Amendment. Guests Adam Klasfeld and Col. C…
- Stonewall Pride
On this episode of The Daily Beans, host Dana Goldberg discusses Eric Swalwell's resignation from Congress amid an ethics investigation, the dismissal of Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, and the Pride flag being…
- What Melania is Afraid Of | The Breakdown
The episode discusses Allison's theory that Melania's press conference was an attempt to get ahead of a potential issue. Links to patron support and a listener survey are provided.
- One Down, Three To Go
The Daily Beans episode "One Down, Three To Go" covers Congressman Eric Swalwell
- Beans Talk | I'll Have What Hungary's Having
This episode of Beans Talk covers political topics such as JD Vance, the collapse of peace talks, the current US administration, and a landslide election loss for Orban in Hungary. The Daily Beans podcast is donating $10,000 to the It Gets…
- Refried Beans | Reconciliation (feat. Bobby Kogan) | 4/8/2025
The Daily Beans covers April 8th, 2025 news including market volatility, NLRB staffing, ballot verification issues in North Carolina, NIH cancer research delays, measles outbreak concerns, and various Trump administration legal challenges…
- Refried Beans | Victorian Standard Time (feat. Chris Geidner) | 4/10/2024
This episode covers significant legal and political news including Arizona's 1864 abortion law, Jack Smith's Supreme Court brief, Trump Media's stock performance, and the sentencing of the Crumbley parents. It also touches on ongoing legal…
- Apropos Of Nothing (feat. John Fugelsang)
On the April 10th, 2026 episode of The Daily Beans, Melania Trump held a press conference denying ties to Epstein and Maxwell. The episode also covered House Republicans blocking a War Powers Resolution, contradictions regarding a deadly a…
- Beans Talk | Sure Thing, Melania
The Daily Beans discusses Melania's April 10th, 2026 press conference. The hosts, Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg, announce a $10,000 donation to the It Gets Better Project.
- Throw It On The Pile
The Daily Beans covers recent events including geopolitical tensions with Iran and Israel, FCC actions, political legal battles involving Pam Bondi and election outcomes in Wisconsin. The episode also touches on an ICE shooting, federal wo…
- A Far Worse Position
The Daily Beans episode "A Far Worse Position" covers Donald Trump's threats regarding Iran, the US response, military plans, and reactions from Olympians Rapinoe and Bird to the IOC's trans ban. The hosts also share Good News.
- ICE Lied Again
This episode of The Daily Beans discusses new video evidence contradicting ICE agents' accounts of an attack, the Supreme Court's potential dismissal of charges against Steve Bannon, and the Trump administration's policy changes regarding…