The National Conversation (feat. Monica Hopkins)

Thursday, September 18th, 2025Today, alleged text messages in court documents between Charlie Kirk’s shooter and his roommate face public scrutiny; Disney pulls Jimmy Kimmel off the air indefinitely for his remarks about Charlie Kirk; Kash Patel and the fired head of the CDC testify in separate hearing before congressional committees; the Trump administration has been pressuring prosecutors to indict Tish James for mortgage fraud but there’s no evidence; an immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil; Republicans have blocked Jamie Raskin’s bid to subpoena banks for Epstein records; the Republican ex candidate who fired shots at the homes of Democrats in New Mexico has been sentenced to 80 years in prison; a San Diego Navy doctor was fired after a right wing activist found pronouns in her LinkedIn profile; Minneapolis police said more than a dozen people were injured in homeless encampment shootings; Democrat Xp Lee has won the special election to fill Melissa Hortman’s seat in Minnesota; four people were arrested after images of Donald Trump alongside Jeffrey Epstein were projected on Windsor Castle on Tuesday; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, HelixSleep25% Off Sitewide, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansThank You, CBDistilleryUse promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Guest: Monica Hopkins ​​director of the ACLU of DCMonica Hopkins - executive director of the ACLU of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC)ACLU of DC (acludc.org)Know Your Rights - ACLU of DCImmigrants' Rights - ACLU of DCLGBTQ+ Rights - ACLU of DCKnow Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops - ACLU of DCEpisode 2 of The Breakdown is Out Now! StoriesTrump officials pressuring federal prosecutors to bring criminal charges against NY AG Letitia James: Sources | ABC NewsJudiciary panel rejects Democrats' bid to subpoena banks in Epstein case - Live Updates | POLITICOMinneapolis police say more than a dozen hurt in homeless encampment shootings | The GuardianKash Patel doubles down on his handling of the Epstein files in heated Hill testimony | POLITICOImmigration judge orders Mahmoud Khalil deported to Syria or Algeria | POLITICOSan Diego Navy doctor fired after right-wing activists find pronouns on social media | KPBS San DiegoSolomon Peña, Republican Ex-Candidate, Sentenced in Politically Motivated Shooting Plot | The New York TimesLed By Donkeys attacks ‘Orwellian’ arrests after Trump Windsor projections | UK news | The GuardianGood TroubleLook!   More greedy cowardly bastards caving into the #WorstPOTUSEver Let them know your thoughts!  | BlueSkyNexStar Media - BOARD OF DIRECTORSGary Weitman -EVP & Chief Communication OfficerPhone: [email protected] **California needs your help | Proposition 50 Vote YES !! Yes On Prop 50 | Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us**Help ensure safety of public servants. Hold RFK Jr accountable by signing the letter: savehhs.org, @firedbutfighting.bsky.social on Bluesky**SIGN THE STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY for the FEMA Katrina Declaration.**How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout**Fire Kilmeade - [email protected], Submit a request – Fox News**Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on EducationFrom The Good NewsYou Can Vote For Dana !  2025 Out100: Cast your vote for Readers' Choice!!Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism by Stewart Reynolds | Hachette Book GroupAdopt CUCUMBER  - Brentwood , MOSe7enBites - OrlandoOrlando Auto Museum - Dezerland ParkOur Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beansFederal 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. Find Upcoming Actions 50501 Movement, No Kings.org, Indivisible.orgDr. Allison Gill - Substack, BlueSky , TikTok, IG, TwitterDana Goldberg - BlueSky, Twitter, IG, facebook, danagoldberg.comMore from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackReminder - 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 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.