Brick By Brick (feat. Jocelyn Benson)

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026Today, Stephen Colbert says CBS refused to air his interview with James Talarico over FCC fears; a federal judge has ruled that ICE cannot detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia; DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin is leaving her job; Hyatt Hotel’s executive chairman is stepping down over the Epstein Files; Kristi Noem diverted a Coast Guard search and rescue plane to deport migrants; Democrats send a counteroffer on ICE reforms to Republicans as the DHS shutdown continues; civil rights icon Jesse Jackson has died at age 84; 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, Rocket MoneyRocketMoney.com/beans.  Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Guest: Jocelyn BensonMichigan Secretary of State running for GovernorJocelynBenson.com@jocelynbenson - InstagramDana is on Patreon! At Dana’s Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedyThe LatestAllison talks with Phil Williams: Hate Comes to Main Street | Muellershewrote.comStoriesRev Jesse Jackson Bio - Rainbow Push CoalitionStephen Colbert says CBS didn't air interview out of fear of FCC | NBC NewsFederal judge rules ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia | AP NewsDemocrats send counteroffer on ICE reforms to Republicans as DHS shutdown continues | CBS NewsNoem's use of Coast Guard resources strains her relationship with the military branch, sources say | NBC NewsDHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin leaving Trump administration | Fox 45 BaltimoreTom Pritzker, Hyatt Heir, Steps Down as Executive Chairman Over Links to Epstein | The New York TimesGood TroublePublic Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal | National Trust for Historic Preservation→How 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→All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps→ICE List  →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsBeans Talk audio [email protected] - InstagramBest Friends Animal SocietySee Dana on Tour - Dana Goldberg@dgcomedy - IG→Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily BeansSubscribe 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 💰, secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beansDr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube→Federal 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. Dana Goldberg - @dgcomedy.bsky.social - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, Dana Goldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - 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.