A Swing District Near You (feat. Tomás Kloosterman)

Monday, August 18th, 2025Today, Trump staff left sensitive papers on a printer at the hotel hosting the Trump Putin summit; Attorney General Pam Bondi was forced to re-write her order that gave Trump control of the DC Metropolitan Police - but the military presence in DC will go forward; ‘Sandwich Guy’ has been released from custody after a judge benchslapped the DOJ; the California maps are out giving Democrats five more seats; Trump blocks medical visas from Gaza after a Laura Loomer meltdown; the Trump administration reverses course allowing some troops to carry firearms in the District of Columbia; Kristi Noem is living rent-free in the Coast Guard Commandant’s quarters; Health Secretary RFK Jr is reviving an old anti-vaccine panel at HHS; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, DeleteMeGet 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/DAILYBEANS and use promo code DAILYBEANS at checkout. Thank You, CBDistilleryUse promo code DAILYBEANS at CBDistillery.com for 25% off your purchase. Specific product availability depends on individual state regulations.Guest: Tomás Kloosterman - National Political Director of Swing LeftSwingLeft.orgSwing Left Launches “3 to Win”“Ground Truth”: Swing Left’s Big Bet for 2026StoriesBondi backs off initial order to take over D.C. police, issues new directive that keeps chief in place | NBC NewsTrump Cuts Off Medical Visas from Gaza After Laura Loomer Meltdown | Rolling StoneKristi Noem is living rent-free in home used by Coast Guard commandant | The Washington Post | Kristi NoemAppeals Court Paves Way for Mass Layoffs at C.F.P.B. | The New York TimesCalif. Democrats reveal map that could gain them five House seats | The Washington PostDC man accused of throwing sandwich at federal officer released from custody | WUSA9Good Trouble Listen to the latest episode of Feminist Buzzkills with Lizz Winstead and Moji Alawode-El. Operation Save Abortion is designed to meet the moment, offering concrete, accessible actions people can take right now, including:- How to build an abortion aftercare kit for those in need- How to spot and shut down fake clinics + abortion misinformation- How to confront politicians about their abortion records and policies- Real-time direct actions and toolkits for organizing in your own communityFrom The Good NewsDemocracy MindsetMyra EastmanDonorsChooseReminder - 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 Our Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - DonateMSW Media, Blue Wave California Victory Fund | ActBlueWhistleblowerAid.org/beans Federal workers - feel free to email AG at [e-mail] 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.comCheck out more from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | SubstackShare your Good News or Good TroubleMSW Good News and Good TroubleHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?The Daily Beans | SupercastThe Daily Beans & Mueller, She Wrote | PatreonThe Daily Beans | Apple Podcasts