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Of Paramount Importance
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Today, a federal judge paused the merger of Paramount/Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery pending litigation filed by state attorneys general; Troy Jackson has all but sewn up the nomination to replace Graham Platner on the ballot in Maine; Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline Nardone will run for her dead brother’s seat in the August 11th special primary election; the FBI not only subpoenaed New York Times journalists but members of their families as well; Marco Rubio claims that Cuba and Iran are funding Antifa; ICE shared Medicaid data with Palantir illegally; Trump PACs are paying tens of millions of dollars in legal bills for the president; Olympian Davey Hearn filed a motion to dismiss the reflecting pool charges against him arguing that the government destroyed exculpatory evidence; plus Allison delivers your Good News.
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Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Says She Will Run to Succeed Him | The New York Times
Troy Jackson has effectively secured the Maine Senate Democratic nomination | POLITICO
ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir | NPR
Rubio urges international counterterrorism crackdown on the far-left | ABC News
Trump’s PACs spend millions on legal bills as his personal court battles continue | MS NOW
Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives | The New York Times
Trump administration should preserve Reflecting Pool evidence, judge says | News From The States
Judge pauses Paramount-Warner merger | NBC News
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Today, a federal judge paused the merger of Paramount/Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery pending litigation filed by state attorneys general; Troy Jackson has all but sewn up the nomination to replace Graham Platner on the ballot in Maine; Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline Nardone will run for her dead brother’s seat in the August 11th special primary election; the FBI not only subpoenaed New York Times journalists but members of their families as well; Marco Rubio claims that Cuba and Iran are funding Antifa; ICE shared Medicaid data with Palantir illegally; Trump PACs are paying tens of millions of dollars in legal bills for the president; Olympian Davey Hearn filed a motion to dismiss the reflecting pool charges against him arguing that the government destroyed exculpatory evidence; plus Allison delivers your Good News.
Thank You, Smalls
For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/DAILYBEANS
The Daily Beans is proud to partner with Miles Taylor and our friends at DEFIANCE.org
For a limited time, members of the Daily Beans community can receive a FREE 3-month full membership to DEFIANCE.org and gain access to one of the fastest-growing pro-democracy movements in America. Join here: https://www.defiance.org/beans
Join The Daily Beans and give a gift today to ensure The Trevor Project can continue its crucial work in the face of continued challenges. Donate to The Trevor Project - Daily Beans Podcast
The Latest Breakdown→ Epstein Survivor Recounts Meeting With Todd Blanche
Stories
Lindsey Graham’s Sister, Darline Graham, Says She Will Run to Succeed Him | The New York Times
Troy Jackson has effectively secured the Maine Senate Democratic nomination | POLITICO
ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir | NPR
Rubio urges international counterterrorism crackdown on the far-left | ABC News
Trump’s PACs spend millions on legal bills as his personal court battles continue | MS NOW
Trump Administration Sought Phone Records of Times Journalists and Their Relatives | The New York Times
Trump administration should preserve Reflecting Pool evidence, judge says | News From The States
Judge pauses Paramount-Warner merger | NBC News
Good Trouble
Triumphal Arch - Section 106 Assessment of Effect and Draft Programmatic Agreement
Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery | NPR
→Help save Texas from Ken Paxton!
→Urge Democrats to Oppose and Stop Trump's Crypto Corruption | Indivisible Guide
→Defiance.org/beans
→Show up for our Libraries - action.ala.org
→Stand With Minnesota
→ICE List →iceout.org
Good News
dana-goldbergs-southwest-funnyfest Oct 9 -Email [email protected] for sponsorship information
Tickets for Dana Goldberg: Outrageous - Sep 23 - Den Theater - Chicago
→Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans
→Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com
→Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - [email protected] Subject: “Dana’s Project”
Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube
Our Donation Links
The Trevor Project - trevorproject.org/beans
Blue Wave California - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/msw-bwc
Donate to Public Citizen - https://citizen.org/beans/
Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser
Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison’s Donation
https://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736
Join Dana and The Daily Beans in support of Human Rights Campaign http://onecau.se/_ekes71
National Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans
Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG - [email protected]
Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana’s Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com
More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill
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=short
Follow the Podcast on Apple:
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Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early?
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