A near-daily politics rundown from Dana Goldberg and Alison Gill on Trump-era legal fights.
The Daily Beans turns daily political headlines into a fast, opinionated walkthrough for progressive news followers. It mixes article-by-article reporting, blunt editorial judgment, legal and congressional context, and occasional two-voice analysis from Beans Talk.
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The Daily Beans is a near-daily U.S. political news podcast from MSW Media structured as a rundown format rather than long-form interviews. Dana Goldberg and Alison Gill alternate hosting duties, with episodes explicitly noting when one host is away and the other is carrying the show solo, and other episodes framed as a two-host panel discussion. The default structure is a host walking through that day's five or six leading stories, each backed by specific topic bullets citing court rulings, dollar figures, or named officials. Occasionally the show departs from this format to bring in an outside expert, as with budget analyst Bobby Kogan explaining the Byrd Rule and Senate reconciliation mechanics. Recurring subject matter includes Trump administration policy and litigation, ICE and DHS immigration enforcement practices, Supreme Court decisions, congressional ethics and misconduct investigations, tariff and budget reconciliation fights, and LGBTQ-related legal cases. Episodes track a recurring cast of institutional figures across installments, including Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, and various congressional and DHS officials, situating daily stories within an ongoing accountability narrative rather than treating them as isolated. The bullet-point structure and specific figures cited throughout suggest a research-driven approach to each episode. Episode lengths cluster between about 35 and 60 minutes, consistent with a daily-commute listening habit. The show is best suited to listeners who already follow U.S. political and legal news closely and want a daily opinionated digest rather than a weekly explainer or long-form interview format.
Made for: Listeners who want a daily, opinionated digest of U.S. political, legal, and immigration-enforcement news.
What sets it apart: Pairs a daily five-to-six-story news rundown with citation-heavy detail on court rulings, agency memos, and specific dollar figures rather than broader weekly political talk.
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.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
The Daily Beans pairs brisk political reporting with progressive commentary that keeps power, policy, and public consequences in the same frame.
The Daily Beans moves through political headlines with brisk summaries, direct commentary, and an openly progressive point of view. Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg connect developments involving immigration enforcement, Congress, Donald Trump, and the war in Iran to the…
Senate procedure becomes a Bruce Springsteen bus joke, so you remember why the rule matters.
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A brisk, pointed accountability scan centered on Iran, congressional pressure, and voter anger.
The Daily Beans turns its April 14 rundown into a sharp accountability check on power under pressure. The episode opens with big-ticket political developments, including Eric Swalwell's resignation as an ethics inquiry begins and a federal judge dismissing Trump's Wall Street…
A fast, sharp Daily Beans pass through detainee oversight, Raskin's capacity bill, and the fight over unchecked presidential power.
The Daily Beans moves through a hard news Monday with its usual mix of urgency and pointed disbelief. The episode opens on the reported criminal investigation into Congressman Eric Swalwell, then turns to detainee-facility oversight, where lawmakers were left with unanswered…
A clear, practical explainer on why reconciliation can move budget policy while still blocking major political goals.
Budget reconciliation is framed as the Senate machinery that decides what can pass through a budget process and what gets pushed back toward the 60-vote threshold.
An anti-Trump strategy read on legal setbacks, weak polling, election preparation, and the falling cost of dissent.
The Breakdown treats Trump's recent legal and political trouble as a practical organizing problem, not just another day of outrage. Alison Gill opens with the Supreme Court's 6-3 rejection of Trump's IEPA tariff move, then folds in other examples of accountability abroad and at…
A pointed Daily Beans episode where national accountability fights meet a concrete local win over an ICE detention plan in New Hampshire.
Trump's Missing Files moves through a packed day of legal and political pressure: a D.C. grand jury rejecting an attempt to indict six lawmakers, renewed questions over Epstein files tied to Donald Trump, Rep.
A sharp Daily Beans segment on immigration enforcement messaging, disputed arrest claims, and local pushback in Minnesota.
Freed From Liberation Day puts The Daily Beans in its familiar register: fast, angry, and focused on how official language can turn enforcement into political theater.
A sharp civil-liberties briefing on DHS scrutiny, protest observation, and the risks of documenting immigration enforcement.
The Daily Beans turns a packed news rundown into a civil-liberties warning about immigration enforcement, protest, and public documentation. Its strongest section follows a federal class action suit alleging DHS and related agencies retaliated against people who observed or…
Three Slate journalists debate the week's politics, plus live shows and author interviews.
Mike Pesca opens with a monologue, then digs into Supreme Court ethics and Iran policy.
The hosts discuss how Donald Trump and Bibi Netanyahu started a war over the weekend, with Trump bombing Iran and killing the Ayatollah.
This episode covers multiple political news stories including Trump firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, government funding issues, veterans losing homes, and international tensions.
This episode covers multiple political news stories including NATO allies resisting Trump's demands, Supreme Court cases, and state-level conflicts over immigration and election issues.
Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, comes in heavy.
The hosts discuss the satirical and problematic aspects of the military operation name 'Operation Epic Fury' and its implications for veterans' services.
This episode covers recent political news including Supreme Court rulings affecting trans people and voters, Trump's Middle East policies, and announcements about a comedy show in Nashville.
Host Dana Goldberg covers the day's political news while regular host Alison Gill is on vacation.
Host Dana Goldberg covers the Friday edition of The Daily Beans while Alison Gill is away, with comedian John Fugelsang joining for a featured interview segment.
This episode of Refried Beans replays a past Daily Beans episode covering political and legal news including Trump's court arguments, voter fraud convictions, and Supreme Court decisions.
This episode of the Daily Beans podcast covers various news topics including military injuries, geopolitical tensions, investigations, and personal updates about a show in Nashville.
This episode of Refried Beans replays a Daily Beans podcast from March 7, 2025, covering political news including Gavin Newsom's stance on trans athletes, Trump's actions, and Elon Musk's influence.
This episode covers various news topics including criminal investigations, political depositions, public health cuts, policy changes, and legal probes, presented with a comedic and critical tone.
This episode covers breaking news from March 2022, including legal developments related to the January 6th Capitol attack, such as the detention of Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and Senate actions on daylight saving time.
This episode covers breaking news including Trump and Netanyahu initiating war with Iran, Democratic legislative responses, immigration law violations, Pentagon incidents, AI ethics, and Epstein Files developments.
This episode of Refried Beans replays a past Daily Beans episode covering political news including the FBI-DOJ Mar-a-Lago dispute, Matt Gaetz's gaffe, Havana syndrome findings, and an interview with Kat Calvin on voter ID issues.
This episode covers political news including Trump's military preparations in Iran, ICE detentions, and GOP issues, while also sharing personal anecdotes about a comedy show and honoring Fortune Feimster.
This episode analyzes Trump's contradictory foreign policy moves regarding Iran and Russia, including lifting oil sanctions while preparing military action, and Russia's shifting statements about intelligence sharing with Iran.
This episode covers a rapid-fire roundup of political and legal headlines from April 1st, 2026, including Supreme Court rulings, executive actions, and judicial decisions on issues like transgender rights, voting, and international conflicts.
This episode covers political news including a synagogue attack, legislative failures, and controversial policies, followed by a personal anecdote about a joyful comedy show in Nashville.
This episode replays a past Daily Beans podcast discussing political news including Venezuelan deportations, Trump's voter registration order, Yemen war leaks, and features interviews with Evan Sutton about Tesla protests and Jon Cryer about a podcast series.
This episode of the Daily Beans covers various political and news updates, including Senate confirmations, international relations, domestic legislation, and a promotion for Patreon membership.
This episode from March 22, 2022, covers political news including Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the January 6th investigation, and features an interview with former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch about her testimony in Trump's impeachment trial.
This episode covers political news including primary elections, legal actions against figures like Pamela Jo Bondi, international issues with Zambia, and previews an interview with Ed Fitzgerald in Ohio's 7th District.
This episode covers various news topics including military deaths in the Iran war, political shifts, protests, intelligence intercepts, legal actions, and a discussion on Trump's Department of Justice offering a deferred prosecution.
This episode of the Daily Beans covers multiple political news stories including Corey Lewandowski's bribery scandal, California's Cesar Chavez Day controversy, Pentagon funding requests, and various investigations and lawsuits.
The court ruling lands first.
The hosts introduce their history podcast focusing on wild stories and share personal updates, including a successful human rights campaign gala honoring Michael Patrick King.
This episode of the Daily Beans covers recent political news including Democratic victories, Republican controversies, legal cases against Meta, and features an interview with Women's March executive director Rachel O'Leary Carmona about her op-ed on Cesar Chavez.
This episode celebrates Trans Day of Visibility by interviewing Jay, a 16-year-old Indian-American trans man, about his experiences and role in the LGBTQ+ community.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 starts with a quick political rundown.
This episode covers political news including Supreme Court arguments on birthright citizenship, Trump administration actions, and an upcoming interview with Swing Left executive director Yasmin Radjy.
This episode discusses newly released Epstein files that allegedly implicate Trump in a blackmail scheme, with an FBI interview occurring just before Epstein's death.
This episode covers recent political and legal developments involving Donald Trump and other figures, including court rulings, military actions, and campaign exits.
This episode covers recent news including Minnesota's lawsuit against federal agencies, military deployments, Trump administration policies, and an interview with author Michael Isikoff.
Alison Gill announces that her network has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security to obtain records about ICE misconduct, including letters from detained children and a secret legal memo.
This episode discusses Janine Pirro's dramatic meltdown at a press conference after a judge dismissed her subpoenas against Jerome Powell, highlighting the legal and political fallout.
This episode replays a past Daily Beans podcast discussing political news including legal cases involving Donald Trump, funding for Nikki Haley, and various other political developments.
This episode of the Daily Beans podcast covers major political and current events including the No Kings 3 protest, Trump's executive order on TSA pay, military developments in Iran, and hosts' personal anecdotes from the weekend.
Dana Goldberg recounts a recent live comedy show in Nashville where she performed politically charged material in front of an audience that included two Trump supporters, leading to an interesting moment of potential perspective shift.
This episode covers political and legal news including Trump-related developments, Ukraine aid shifts, and upcoming No Kings rallies, featuring an interview with John Fugelsang.
This episode covers political news including a California sheriff seizing ballots, Supreme Court arguments on mail-in ballots, Trump's Iran comments, and Breonna Taylor case updates, with hosts sharing a humorous anecdote about squirrels disrupting their internet.
Dana Goldberg solo-hosts The Daily Beans for February 23rd, 2026, covering five major stories: the Supreme Court striking down Trump's global tariffs as unconstitutional with two of his own appointees joining the majority; DHS admitting its 'worst of the worst' immigrant website was riddled with errors after CNN found hundreds of people listed as violent criminals were there only for minor offenses; the husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer being barred from her department after assaulting two female staffers on camera; a 21-year-old armed man shot dead at Mar-a-Lago's North Gate with a shotgun and fuel can; and Mark Zuckerberg's team being admonished by a judge for wearing AI-camera glasses at a social media trial involving children.
This episode discusses a report that Bureau of Prisons investigators shredded large amounts of documents shortly after Jeffrey Epstein's death, adding to the suspicious circumstances surrounding the case.
This episode covers breaking political news including a U.S.
This episode covers major political and international news including Democratic primary turnout, diplomatic issues with Iran, U.S.
This episode covers political and legal news including a judge dismissing Jeanine Pirro's subpoenas, military actions in Iran, terrorism convictions, and cultural updates, with hosts Alison Gill and Dana Goldberg discussing their busy schedules.
This episode previews the upcoming No Kings 3 protest, discussing its scale, historical context, and virtual participation options.
This episode of Refried Beans replays a 2025 Daily Beans episode covering major political news including judicial rulings on climate grants and transgender military service, Trump's actions, and an interview with Congresswoman Sara Jacobs about constitutional crises.
This episode covers recent political news including personnel changes in the Trump administration, ethics probes, policy updates on immigration and national security, and a personal reflection on attending the GLAAD Awards.
This episode discusses the political scandal involving Corey Lewandowski allegedly taking millions through consultancy to award DHS contracts, with speculation about Trump's potential pardon.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 starts hot.
Oversight crashes into unanswered questions.
Reconciliation is about federal money, full stop.