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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2026 · 35 MIN

Dems Step Up And Sue

from The Daily Beans · host Allison Gill, Dana Goldberg

Thursday, October 22, 2026 Today, the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s bid to strip gender affirming care from transgender federal prisoners; Steve Witkoff referred to Putin as a humanitarian after the release of a prisoner Trump admitted he dropped sanctions to get back; a billionaire wanted a Trump pardon so he gave Alina Habba a $50M deal; those planes that Kristi Noem bought from her friend in the last hour of her job as Secretary of Homeland Security are tied to an ongoing criminal investigation; the New Mexico Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer and accountant for facilitating the sex trafficking ring; the DNC, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer and the DCCC are suing the Trump administration for midterm election interference; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News. On behalf of RAICES, we're fundraising critical funds to ensure immigrant families have access to legal aid Blue Wave Nation | secure.actblue.com/donate/mswbluewave The Trump Epstein Memorial Bookmobile The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: defiance.org/beans The Latest Breakdown →Trump DOJ Just Got Caught in its Own Epstein Trap New Unjustified →Doing Less with Less Diamond Dames → Diamond Dames - YouTube Diamond Dames - A Ted Lasso Podcast Patreon → The Daily Beans | Patreon Stories Supreme Court blocks Trump admin’s limits on transgender care for prisoners | POLITICO Calling Putin a ‘Humanitarian,’ Witkoff Thanks Him for Releasing an American | NYT Democrats sue Trump, DOJ over effort to remove voters from state rolls | The Washington Post New Mexico AG lawsuit accuses Epstein's attorney and accountant of facilitating sex trafficking | CNBC DHS Plane Purchases Tied to ‘Ongoing Criminal Law Enforcement Investigation’ | The Washington Sun A Billionaire Wanted a Trump Pardon. His Family Gave Alina Habba a $50 Million Deal. | The New York Times Good Trouble Get Out The Vote 2026 · Mobilize Blue Wave Nation LIVE! - Virtual Fundraiser Friday, October 23 3pm - 4:30pm PDT Indivisible's 2026 General Election Program Voter Registration Volunteer Opportunities · Mobilize →Beat Voter Suppression, Staff A Voter Assistance Hotline - susanrogin.substack.com →Blue Voter Guide →Battleground Support Hub - Democrats.org →Get Out The Vote: Volunteer Info Session →Voter Registration Deadlines - Vote.org →Hands Off Our Vote! 2026 Toolkit | Indivisible →Help staff your local polling place - Power The Polls →Helpline Orientation- Spanish Speakers Needed! - VoteRiders →Help save Texas from Ken Paxton! →NO HATE in WA State→Stand With Minnesota →iceout.org Good News How to Report Trump for Fraud on His New “Anti-Fraud” Website | The New Republic Blue Voter Guide shanthasmith.substack.com/p/you-are-not-alone →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW on YouTube - MSW Media - YouTube Our Donation Links →Giving - The Daily Beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill →Federal workers email AG - [email protected] Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana’s Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com for Tour Dates More from MSW Media - Shows, 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=short Follow the Podcast on Apple: https://apple.co/3XNx7ck Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://patreon.com/thedailybeans https://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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Thursday, October 22, 2026 Today, the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s bid to strip gender affirming care from transgender federal prisoners; Steve Witkoff referred to Putin as a humanitarian after the release of a prisoner Trump admitted he dropped sanctions to get back; a billionaire wanted a Trump pardon so he gave Alina Habba a $50M deal; those planes that Kristi Noem bought from her friend in the last hour of her job as Secretary of Homeland Security are tied to an ongoing criminal investigation; the New Mexico Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer and accountant for facilitating the sex trafficking ring; the DNC, Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer and the DCCC are suing the Trump administration for midterm election interference; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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