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Generational Shift (feat. Howard Rosenblum) Sep 03, 2025

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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

Today, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein will speak in a press conference at 10:30 AM Eastern time as Rep Thomas Massie takes the first step to force a House vote to release the Epstein files; DC Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an executive order allowing federal law enforcement occupation indefinitely; a federal judge rules that Trump’s use of the National Guard in California violates the Posse Comitatus Act; Hegseth has approved 600 military lawyers to serve as immigration judges; nine former CDC directors slam RFK Jr in an op ed; scientists find multiple errors in the latest Department of Energy climate report; Gerry Nadler will not seek reelection citing the need for a new generation of leadership in congress; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Howard Rosenblum Running for IL - 09
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Stories
Bowser to provide indefinite coordination with federal law enforcement | The Washington Post

Judge says Trump administration’s use of US military in Los Angeles violated federal law | CNN

Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges | AP News

Dozens of scientists find errors in a new Energy Department climate report | NPR

Former CDC directors slam RFK Jr. in op-ed: "Endangering every American's health" | CBS News

Nadler, Pillar of Democratic Party’s Old Guard, Will Retire Next Year | The New York Times

Good Trouble
Call your Dem senators and tell them not to fund the government without getting some shit fixed - If you agree. I know many folks may not agree with me that we should risk shutting down the government, but I can tell you that’s the consensus among all the current and former federal employees I’ve spoken with, including a lot of the alts. This government is broken, and we can’t continue to fund it without protecting elections, funding DC, allowing appropriations to be spent, etc. Contacting U.S. Senators

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**Trump’s VA Rule Would Ban Abortion Care for Veterans—Your Voice Can Stop It | On Offense with Kris Goldsmith – Write a Public Comment - Reproductive Health Services - Deadline September 3

**IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service - Deadline September 5

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Hedging Against Trump’s Tariffs Sep 02, 2025

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Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Today, Donald Trump is now posting photos of himself playing golf from August 23rd and telling people without prompting that he’s in excellent health; all 76 children the administration tried to kidnap and disappear to Guatemala this weekend are back at their refugee and resettlement facilities; Robert Mueller has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s and will be unable to testify in the Epstein matter; Trump’s commerce secretary’s former investment bank is taking bets against tariffs; preliminary data shows 1.2M migrants are missing from the workforce - but those numbers may not be accurate; Russia is suspected of jamming the GPS of the EU leader’s plane; Florida may lose $218M with the shutdown of the Everglades concentration camp; a judge has dismissed charges over chalk art at the Pulse nightclub crosswalk; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Robert Mueller Has Parkinson’s Disease, Family Says | The New York Times

Russia Suspected of Jamming GPS for E.U. Leader’s Plane, Officials Say | The New York Times

Florida may lose $218M on empty 'Alligator Alcatraz' as judge orders shutdown | AP News

Trump’s Commerce Secretary Loves Tariffs. His Former Investment Bank Is Taking Bets Against Them | WIRED

1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data shows | AP News

Judge Dismisses Florida Arrest Over Rainbow Chalk Art Near Pulse Nightclub | Rolling Stone

Good Trouble
Tomorrow is the deadline to publicly comment on the Department of Veterans Affairs new rule banning reproductive healthcare, so please head to the link and leave a public comment asking the VA to continue providing health care to our veterans. Write a Public Comment - Reproductive Health Services - Deadline September 3

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**Trump’s VA Rule Would Ban Abortion Care for Veterans—Your Voice Can Stop It | On Offense with Kris Goldsmith – Write a Public Comment - Reproductive Health Services - Deadline September 3

**IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service - Deadline September 5

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The Sooknanan Monologue (feat. Randi Weingarten) Sep 01, 2025

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Monday, September 1st, 2025

Today, the Trump administration attempted to remove 600 terrified unaccompanied minors to Guatemala in the middle of the night until a federal judge entered an order to stop them; speculation about Trump’s whereabouts explodes on social media as he continues to hide from the public; the government is going to deploy AI software to deny Medicare claims; Governor Greg Abbott has signed into law redistricting maps that reduce Black voters in Texas to one-fifth of a person and Hispanic voters to one-third of a person; a federal appeals court has struck down Trump's tariffs as unlawful; Joni Ernst - who infamously claimed we’re all going to die anyways about Medicaid cuts - says she won’t run for Senate again in 2026; Riley Gaines' dad is entering the race in Tennessee's 6th congressional district; the Epstein estate has agreed to hand over the birthday book and other documents to Congress; the mayor of Chicago has signed an order to resist Trump’s planned occupation of the city; Trump says he will sign an executive order mandating voter ID; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Randi Weingarten
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Stories
Trump Says He Will Sign Executive Order Mandating Voter I.D. | The New York Times

Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say | CBS News

The Sooknanan Monologue - by Allison Gill | The Breakdown

Medicare Will Require Prior Approval for Certain Procedures | The New York Times

Epstein's estate set to provide 'birthday book' to Congress with subpoenaed docs, House Democrat says | NBC News

Johnson signs order aimed at resisting planned immigration crackdown, possible Nat. Guard deployment | ABC 7 Eyewitness News

Good Trouble
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**Trump’s VA Rule Would Ban Abortion Care for Veterans—Your Voice Can Stop It | On Offense with Kris Goldsmith – Write a Public Comment - Reproductive Health Services - Deadline September 3

**IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service - Deadline September 5

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Refried Beans | Smoking Out The Kush (feat. Prof. Anthony Michael Kreis) | 9/1/2023 Aug 31, 2025

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Friday, September 1st, 2023

In the Hot Notes: the first Proud Boys’ sentences come in at HALF the recommended time by sentencing guidelines; Representative Jamie Raskin asks Rep Comer to subpoena Jared Kushner after failed attempts to retrieve documents regarding his $2B Saudi payout; several filings are made in Fulton County about the speedy trial considerations and removal of Meadows’ case to federal court; the jury in 1/6 fugitive Brandon Fellows’ case reaches a guilty verdict after submitting a note asking whether the defendant has their personal information; the Biden Administration seeks to close the gun show loophole; conservatives draw up a plan to dismantle to government if Trump wins; Governor Brian Kemp denounces the removal of Fani Willis from office; plus Allison and Dana read your Good News.

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Refried Beans | More on Arlington (feat. John Fugelsang) | 8/30/2024 Aug 30, 2025

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Friday, August 30th, 2024

More sickening details of Trump’s campaign stunt at Arlington National Cemetery are revealed; 2nd quarter GDP growth has been adjusted to 3% exceeding all expectations; Donald is putting all his attention on winning the debate and courting QAnon because he doesn’t know how else to run against Kamala; another SpaceX rocket bursts into flames; Trump’s campaign advisors are telling ABC to ignore Trump and mute the mics for the debate; the DoJ IG says the FBI still falling short in child sex abuse cases; and RFK Jr. is forced to carry his candidacy to term in North Carolina with possible devastating consequences for Trump, and Allison delivers your good news.

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Misdemeanor Sandwich (feat. John Fugelsang) Aug 29, 2025

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Friday, August 29th, 2025

Today, mayors of blue cities are assembling a united front against the Trump regime; late Wednesday there was a showdown at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the director refuses to leave her post amid pressure from the President; Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump government over his unlawful attempt to fire her; ICE deportation flights hit record highs as airlines paint over their logos to hide their participation; the MAGA Republican running against Jon Ossoff was caught on a hot mic saying Trump is in the Epstein files; Sandwich Guy’s charges have been reduced to a misdemeanor; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.

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Guest: John Fugelsang
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Stories
Trump Live Updates: CDC Director Leaves Abruptly | The New York Times

ICE deportation flights hit record highs as airlines hide plane details | AP News

Democrats seek ‘immediate answers’ after reported arrests of firefighters by US border agents | Washington state | The Guardian

After Threats, Mayors of Blue Cities Seek United Front Against Trump | The New York Times

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempted ouster | ABC News

Washington Examiner: Republican Mike Collins Caught on Hot Mic Saying Trump is ‘in’ the Epstein Files | georgiademocrat.org

Good Trouble
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Provide For The Common Defense (feat. Naveed Shah) Aug 28, 2025

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Thursday, August 28th, 2025

Today, two children have died and 14 other people have been injured in a shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis; some FEMA staff have been placed on administrative leave after penning a letter of dissent; the FDA has approved the COVID booster but with huge restrictions; Big Balls and DOGE put your social security number on a nonsecure server in June; a Utah judge orders new congressional maps for 2026 in a victory for voting rights; Senator Susan Collins is heckled during a ribbon cutting; a license plate camera company halts cooperation with federal agencies amid concerns about the government’s motives; Democrats celebrate a special election victory in Iowa; the government inadvertently reset the asylum eligibility clock for Kilmar Abrego who has now filed a petition to seek asylum in the United States; prosecutors fail to obtain an indictment for Sandwich Guy from a federal grand jury; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Whistleblower complaint alleges DOGE uploaded all Social Security numbers to an unsecured server | ABC News

FDA approves updated COVID-19 shots with limits for some kids and adults | AP News

Kilmar Abrego Garcia requests asylum in the US, hoping to prevent his deportation to Uganda | AP News

Utah judge orders new congressional maps for 2026 in another redistricting twist | NBC News

Flock Safety, license plate camera company, halts cooperation with federal agencies among investigation concerns including in IL | ABC7 Los Angeles

Sen. Susan Collins heckled by protesters at Maine ribbon-cutting event | NBC News

Democrats celebrate special election victory in Iowa State Senate, ending GOP supermajority | ABC News

Grand jury declines to indict man who threw a sandwich at federal officer in D.C. | NBC News

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From The Good News
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Too Slow Chicken Marengo (feat. Mrs. Frazzled) Aug 27, 2025

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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Today, a Trump appointed judge has thrown out Trump’s case against the entire Maryland bench; leading election denier Cleta Mitchell has been appointed to the DHS election integrity unit; Judge Lamberth orders Kari Lake to sit for a deposition about whether she is operating Voice of America up to legal minimum standards; Trump says he’s firing Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook; an appeals court says Pennsylvania mail in ballots cannot be thrown out over misdated envelopes; the US says it will resume neighborhood checks for immigration applications; FEMA officials warn that Trump policies could lead to a Katrina level disaster; Jack Smith’s legal team fires back against Trump’s investigation; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Jack Smith’s Legal Team Fires Back Against Ethics Complaint | The New York Times

In letter, FEMA staff warn Trump officials’ actions risk Katrina-level disaster | The Washington Post

U.S. to resume "neighborhood checks" for citizenship applications as part of Trump push to heavily vet immigrants | CBS News

Leading Election Conspiracy Theorist Appointed to DHS Leadership Position | Democracy Docket

Trump says he's firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook | POLITICO

Appeals court says Pa. mail ballots can’t be thrown out over misdated envelopes | POLITICO

Trump-appointed judge rebukes White House for ‘smear’ of judiciary | POLITICO

Judge orders Kari Lake to answer questions about Voice of America under oath | NPR

Good Trouble
Johns Hopkins University has quietly gutted the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and completely closed the Office of Inclusive Excellence Education and Development. You can email President Ron Daniels (president@jhu.edu) who approved this and Dr Lainie Rutkow (lrutkow@jhu.edu) who actually swung the sword on DEI efforts. Let them know how you feel about this.

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Photos: Pride art transforms Superior crosswalks - Superior Telegram

Provo ‘No Kings’ rally draws over 4,000 protesters. Can the movement affect change? - Daily Herald

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How’s Your Eight Friends? Aug 26, 2025

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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025

Today, Donald Trump has signed an executive order making flag burning illegal with a mandatory minimum of one year in prison; the general who led the assessment that Trump’s bombing of Iran didn’t destroy anything has been fired; Epstein survivor Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir before she died and it will be posthumously released; Trump and Netanyahu are moving forward with an all out assault on Gaza; Judge Xinis has blocked the government from moving Kilmar Abrego for now; Nancy Mace canceled a speech after just 8 people showed up; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Stories
Judge temporarily bars Kilmar Abrego García’s deportation to Uganda | The Washington Post

Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wrote a memoir. Months after her death, it's coming out | AP News

Following Trump’s lead, Netanyahu shifts strategy on ceasefire even after Hamas accepts | CNN

General who led assessment of US bombing raid in Iran and 2 admirals fired | Stars and Stripes

Trump wants to punish people for flag burning. Is burning the American flag illegal? | CBS News

Nancy Mace scraps South Carolina campaign stop after nobody showed up to see the ‘proud transphobe | The Advocate

Good Trouble
Trump’s VA Rule Would Ban Abortion Care for Veterans—Your Voice Can Stop It | On Offense with Kris Goldsmith
The most effective comments include your personal or professional perspective, identify how this rule would affect you or your community, and offer a specific recommendation or concern. Write a Public Comment - Reproductive Health Services - Deadline September 3

From The Good News
IRS asks for public input on free tax filing options to inform congressional report | Internal Revenue Service - Deadline September 5

Mayor: No plans to remove Lexington's rainbow crosswalk - WUKY

National Park Service Birthday - NPS Commemorations and Celebrations (U.S. National Park Service)

Auditory processing disorder (APD) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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Repainting The Rainbow (feat. Joyce Vance) Aug 25, 2025

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Monday, August 25th, 2025

Today, the DOJ has released the audio and transcripts of the witness tampering meeting between Todd Blanche and Ghislaine Maxwell; the government has threatened to deport Kilmar Abrego to Uganda if he doesn’t plead guilty to the two charges against him; John Bolton's house has been raided in search of classified emails sent on a private server; a federal judge orders the dismantling of the Florida concentration camp; Fort Bliss - where the Japanese were interned during WWII - is operating as an internment camp again; the White House lists Smithsonian exhibits it wants to erase from history; the Justice Department’s release of the Epstein files to House Oversight is a joke; the Pentagon plans to deploy the military to Chicago; Homeland Security is violating the law by refusing to retain text messages; Illinois announces a first of its kind legal hotline for the LGBTQ community; residents keep repainting the Pulse nightclub rainbow sidewalk after the city keeps removing it; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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Guest: Joyce Vance
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Stories
Justice Dept. Sent Congress Epstein Files That Were Already Public, Democrats Say | The New York Times

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Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago as Trump eyes crackdown | The Washington Post

Homeland Security Tells Watchdog It Hasn’t Kept Text Message Data Since April | The New York Times

Japanese American groups blast use of Fort Bliss, former internment camp site, as ICE detention center | NBC News

White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable | The New York Times

Florida ordered to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz over environmental impact | The Washington Post

Pritzker announces 'first of its kind' legal hotline for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans | Chicago Sun-Times

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