The Shallow State

Friday, February 7th, 2025Today, the Trump administration evicted a former Coast Guard leader from her house with a three-hour notice; the FAA reverses course on meeting prohibition, blaming a rogue employee; Education Department staff warned that Trump buyout offers could be canceled at any time; an aide to Elon Musk is now working at the VA and accessing its computer systems; and Dana delivers your Good News.Thank You IQBarRight now, IQBAR is offering our podcast listeners an exclusive deal: 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text “dailybeans” to 64000.Guest: John FugelsangTell Me Everything — John FugelsangThe John Fugelsang PodcastSiriusXM ProgressThe Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy TourSexy LiberalStories:Trump administration evicts former Coast Guard leader from her house with 3 hours notice - Jonathan Allen and Courtney Kube | NBC NewsFAA reverses course on meeting prohibition, blaming rogue employee - ORIANA PAWLYK| PoliticoEducation Department staff warned that Trump buyout offers could be canceled at any time - Tyler Kingkade and David Ingram | NBC NewsElon Musk Aide Is Now Working at VA and Accessing Its Computer Systems | Military.comNEW: In the ongoing litigation over DOGE's access to the Treasury Department's payment system… - Anna Bower | Blue SkyLincoln man reportedly working on Elon Musk, DOGE government efficiency project • Nebraska ExaminerGood Trouble: Army Women's MuseumSend an email to Francis Reynolds - [e-mail] - and let him know about your concern for the safety of the Army Women's Museum collections and educational resources. Write an email, tell them how important the Army Women's Museum is to us.Federal workers - feel free to email me at [e-mail] and let me know what you’re going to do, or just vent. I’m always here to listen. Check out muellershewrote.com for my interview with a systems security expert about the massive breach at opm.gov caused by Elon MuskFrom The Good NewsFind Your Local Food Bank | Feeding AmericaEmail us at hello@muellershewrote with the subject African Cats if you have any ideas so we can get you in contact with Khady.American Atheists Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting LGBTQ+ RightsHead Start5 CallsReminder - 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! 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.