The Daily Beans – "The Greyhound Watched" (feat. Sarah Weinman)

Date: November 10, 2025
Hosts: Allison Gill (AG) & Dana Goldberg (DG)
Guest: Sarah Weinman, author

Episode Overview

This episode of The Daily Beans, titled “The Greyhound Watched," is a dynamic blend of rapid-fire progressive news, signature snark, and a focused interview with author Sarah Weinman. The hosts cover breaking stories in American politics, judicial developments, progressive wins in local elections, and a deep dive into the origins and impact of laws against marital rape in the U.S., timed with Sarah Weinman's new book, Without Consent.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major Political and Judicial Headlines (00:00 – 22:00)

• Notable Legal Developments:

  • Prince Andrew and Epstein Files: House Democrats want to interview Prince Andrew (“the Andrew formerly known as Prince”) regarding Epstein documents. [18:00]
  • Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Package: Tesla shareholders approve a pay plan that could make Musk the world’s first trillionaire. [24:00]
  • Trump Pardons Corrupt Politicians: Trump pardons former Tennessee House Speaker Glenn Casada and aide Cade Cawthran, both convicted of corruption. [22:00]
  • Federal Injunctions: Judges issue injunctions against aggressive government acts, including the deployment of National Guard troops in Oregon and excessive use of force by federal agents in Chicago. [09:09]

• Progressive Wins & Losses:

  • Aurora, CO, Flips Blue: Deep red Aurora's City Council turns progressive, signaling big shifts in local politics. [28:47]
  • Healthcare Standoff & ACA Subsidies: Senate Democrats trap GOP in a government shutdown over ACA subsidies, highlighting Republican obstruction despite broad public support. [15:56]
  • California Prop 50 Challenge: Republicans sue over new districting maps meant to empower Latino voters after Prop 50 passes by a landslide. [26:37]

• SNAP Benefits and Supreme Court Chess Moves:

  • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issues a controversial temporary pause on SNAP benefits – ultimately a strategic move to avoid rightwing justices issuing a worse long-term stay. [06:45]
  • Trump’s relentless efforts to block food aid for low-income Americans highlighted as particularly cruel. [09:09]

Notable Quotes

• On Ketanji Brown Jackson's tactic:

  "She actually kept them from doing that by taking her power into her own hands as the administrative justice over the First Circuit… That was her best and last hope to get these SNAP funds paid quicker than her six conservative a-hole associates probably want." — Allison Gill [08:01]

• On Musk’s pay package:

  "I don't think there should be a billionaire, let alone a trillionaire." – Allison Gill [26:26]
  "A trillion dollars. The tone deafness, I feel like... I also feel like this is some sort of a payoff. Like I don't trust any of this before the midterms." – Dana Goldberg [26:23]

2. Rapid News “Hot Notes” (22:00 – 33:00)

• Corruption in Tennessee: Discussion of Trump’s pardon for Casada and Cawthran, noting the hypocrisy as the offenses and investigation predate Biden and involved a Trump-appointed judge. [22:00]

  "A felony fraudster and a sex pest just like Donald Trump. No wonder Trump pardoned him." – Allison Gill [23:47]

• Aurora City Council Flips: Celebratory analysis of Aurora, CO, now controlled by progressives, and the right's rationalizations for their loss.

  "All of these people that got their ass handed to them, including Cuomo, conceded that night. The sweep will shift the makeup of Aurora's elected council from seven to three conservative majority to six, four progressive majority." – Dana Goldberg [29:13]

• Republicans’ Healthcare Gamble: Focus on GOP refusing to extend ACA subsidies, despite overwhelming public support.

  "79% of Americans want those credits extended... The Republicans are refusing to extend it." – Allison Gill [15:56]

3. Feature Interview: Sarah Weinman on Without Consent (34:54 – 50:30)

Topic: The landmark 1978 marital rape case, its social context, aftermath, and relevance today.

Key Insights

• Historical context: In 1978, only four states recognized marital rape as a crime; most operated under archaic common law treating wives as husbands’ property. [36:36]

• Case Detail: Greta Rideout accused her husband John Rideout of rape; ensuing trial was groundbreaking.

  "No one had ever seen anything like this. And it became a huge talking point all across the country and really introduced the idea that yes, marital rape is a crime." – Sarah Weinman [36:36]

• Societal Backdrop: The fight for women's equality was accelerating (credit rights, Roe v. Wade, ERA movement), and the case challenged cultural norms on consent and bodily autonomy. [37:23]

• Legal and Social Impact: Despite Rideout’s acquittal, the case fueled state-by-state campaigns to criminalize marital rape, culminating in reforms across all 50 states by 1993.

  “If such an important constitutional right could just be rolled back, what else could be under threat?... At least in every state, there is some statute that says that yes, you cannot rape your spouse,” – Sarah Weinman [40:38]

• Connection to Modern Struggles: The conversation draws parallels between this fight and current rollbacks of rights (e.g., after Dobbs and threats to no-fault divorce).

  “Everything seems to be up for grabs right now, right when we thought for sure we would always have Roe. And here we are without it.” – Allison Gill [42:04]

Memorable Moments

• AG candidly sharing her own experience with sexual assault to highlight betrayal and the challenges survivors face. [49:48]
• Discussion of how outrage and high-profile acquittals as much as convictions can galvanize rights movements. [43:56]

Interview Timestamps

• Introduction and Content Warning: [34:54]
• Case background and context [35:19 – 38:44]
• Trial, aftermath, and legislative cascade [39:39 – 43:56]
• Modern relevance and personal reflections [44:30 – 49:48]
• Outro & where to find Sarah Weinman’s work [50:20]

4. Listener Good News & Community (50:41 – End)

A beloved segment where listeners share uplifting stories, acts of local activism, creative projects, and adorable pet photos.

• Urban farm advocacy: Listeners rally to support a threatened Cincinnati urban farm. [52:08]
• Blue votes in red regions: Nurses and others recount both small and large ways they’ve moved the needle in their communities. [57:47]
• Uplifting creativity: Handmade art, baby blankets, Halloween costumes, and even voodoo dolls of Trump—serving as self- and community-care. [61:30]
• Inside joke: The title “The Greyhound Watched” arises from a running joke about guessing dog breeds in listener pet photos. [59:19]

Memorable Quote

"What dog watched?" – Allison Gill (running joke culminating from listener pet-submitted dog breed guessing) [60:13]

Memorable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• On Prince Andrew/Epstein:

  "The Andrew formerly known as Prince." – Dana Goldberg [18:02]

• On Aurora, Colorado's blue flip:

  “Voters chose steady, competent leadership instead. Democrats who will put families first, strengthen schools, keep neighborhoods safe and make life more affordable.” – Dana Goldberg, quoting Colorado Democrats [31:03]

• On SNAP Benefits:

  "It's so bonkers how hard he is fighting to starve people..." – Allison Gill [09:09]

• On activism and small wins:

  “I’ve sent 40 [postcards to Republicans] so far and mailed them from four different post offices, hoping that the postal people along the way will read the messages too… It’s a small trouble, but I will keep it up.” – Anonymous Nurse [57:47]

Episode Structure & Flow

• 00:00–06:43: News headlines and host banter (including handling exhaustion from activism and events)
• 06:44–33:00: “Hot Notes” – in-depth news and rapid updates with comedic commentary
• 34:54–50:30: Feature interview with Sarah Weinman
• 50:41–End: Listener submissions, good news, pet photos, and feel-good community segment

SUMMARY

The Greyhound Watched is a rich, energetic episode blending frontline progressive news with humor and substance. AG and DG dissect today’s biggest and most absurd headlines—SNAP benefit drama, billionaires’ excesses, progressives toppling entrenched local powers—before pivoting to a thoughtful interview on how the U.S. finally began to recognize and criminalize marital rape, a fight still relevant in the post-Roe era. The spotlighted interview with Sarah Weinman delivers sobering context and optimism that activism, driven by both heartbreak and hope, can effect systemic change. The episode closes, as always, lifting up community wins and the everyday activism of listeners, wrapped in the warmth, wit, and hope that define The Daily Beans.

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