Friday, October 31st, 2025 Today, a Tennessee man was held in jail for over a month on a $2M bond because he posted a meme; a Trump nominee for the US export bank withdraws over ties to Russia; Trump lifts sanctions on a Putin-backed autocrat; the administration announces it will resume testing of nuclear weapons; Senate Democrats broaden their investigation into Trump’s Epstein ballroom as demolition contractors go underground; four Republicans join Democrats to end Trump’s tariffs against Canada; a three star general has been pushed out after conflicts with Hegseth; remembering transgender athlete and student Lia Smith, who took her life at just 21 years of age; and Allison and Dana delivers your Good News. Thank You, HomeChef For a limited time, get 50% off and free shipping for your first box PLUS free dessert for life! HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS . Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert. Guest: John Fugelsang Tell Me Everything - John Fugelsang , The John Fugelsang Podcast , John Fugelsang - Substack , @johnfugelsang.bsky.social - Bluesky , @JohnFugelsang -Twitter Separation of Church and Hate by John Fugelsang - OUT NOW! Upcoming Live Dates - Separation of Church & Hate book tour NOV 12 - Union Stage The Martin Sheen Podcast - MSW Media Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour - November 14th Chicago Stories Trump nominee at U.S. export bank withdraws amid scrutiny of Russia ties | The Washington Post 4 Senate Republicans rebuke Trump for a third time this week, voting with Democrats against president’s global tariffs | CNN Politics Sanctions Lifted on a Putin-Backed Autocrat After Lobbying by Trump Allies | The New York Times Exclusive: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth | CNN Politics Democrats ramp up probes into Trump’s $300 million White House ballroom | The Washington Post Sonya Massey's father expresses anger after ex-deputy convicted on lesser charge in fatal shooting | CBS News Tennessee sheriff defends jailing liberal activist for posting Trump meme about school shooting | NewsChannel5 Every Trans Suicide Is A Murder By Those In Power | Erin In The Morning Give to honor Lia Smith’s memory - Middlebury Good Trouble In Texas, there is a SUPER important November 4th vote. The problem with Texas is that Republicans are better at voting in smaller elections, like the one coming up. The Democrat in the race is Taylor Rehmet, an Air Force Vet and Union Organizer. This district has been Republican since 1991 and flipping this will help with acts like the recent Texas gerrymandering. Taylor Rehmet For Texas Dana’s Good Trouble: Albuquerque, NM - APS District 6 vote for Margaret “Warigia” Bowman - https://www.warigiaforaps.com/ ➡️ Sign up to phone bank in Virginia. ** Group Directory - The Visibility Brigade: Resistance is Possible **California! YOU have your prop 50 ballots. Fill them out and return them ASAP. ** Yes On Prop 50 | CA Special Election Phone Banks - mobilize.us , Sign up to call voters in California ** Vote Yes 836 - Oklahoma ** How to Organize a Bearing Witness Standout **Indiana teacher snitch portal - Eyes on Education ** Find Your Representative | house.gov , Contacting U.S. Senators From The Good News Heretic Coffee Co. Refuse Fascism 50501 Movement , Josh Johnson - YouTube The Martin Sheen Podcast - MSW Media Dana Goldberg Outrageous Tour - November 14th Chicago Our Donation Links National Security Counselors - Donate , MSW Media, Blue Wave CA Victory Fund | ActBlue , WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - email AG at
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