The Daily Beans | "Too On The Nose"
Date: February 10, 2026
Hosts: Allison Gill & Dana Goldberg
Episode Overview
In this sharp, snarky Tuesday edition, Allison Gill and Dana Goldberg dissect the day’s most alarming and absurd headlines. They tackle damning new data on ICE arrests, judicial shenanigans with Steve Bannon’s conviction, Ghislaine Maxwell’s offer to “clear” Trump, and the irony-laden measles outbreak at a March for Life rally. Throughout, the hosts blend incisive political analysis with signature humor, highlighting the ongoing struggles for accountability, the human impact of immigration raids, and community acts of hope and resistance.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. New Data on ICE Arrests: Myths vs. Reality
(08:18)
- CBS News obtained DHS data showing that <14% of those arrested by ICE in Trump’s first year back had violent criminal charges/convictions.
- Only 2% had homicide or sexual assault charges, and another 2% were accused of gang membership.
- Nearly 40% of arrestees had no criminal record, only civil immigration infractions.
- Significant public shift: Support for Trump’s deportation programs fell from 59% to 46% in one year.
- 60% of Americans now say immigration agents are “too tough.”
- Quote:
- Allison: “The crime rates among CBP officers themselves are higher than that of immigrants, as are the crime rates of Trump's cabinet and the... January 6th people who were pardoned. Yeah, all higher.” (09:00)
2. Epstein Files, Political Stonewalling & Lack of Accountability
(02:17–06:17)
- Allison shares updates on Congress reviewing the unredacted Epstein files, citing Rep. Raskin’s statement that some victims were as young as nine.
- Only half the files are available—review would take years.
- Discussion of chronic governmental and DOJ unwillingness to pursue accountability for crimes exposed in the Epstein files.
- Dana: “I want some arrests, I want some court hearings, I want there to be consequences... I'm... It's infuriating.” (03:23)
- Allison: “Until we get the House and the Senate back... until we get an Attorney General that is not Pam Bondi... we just aren't going to see the consequences of 30 years of this cover up bullshit from different administrations across the board.” (04:22)
- Allison refers to her interview with Andrew Bakai on a whistleblower case as a microcosm of the daunting scale of misconduct being uncovered.
3. Justice Department Seeks to Dismiss Steve Bannon's Conviction
(11:31)
- Trump’s DOJ moves to erase Bannon’s criminal contempt conviction for defying the January 6th Committee.
- DOJ motion not signed by career prosecutors, only by political appointee Jeanine Pirro.
- Bannon has already served a four-month sentence but is appealing to the Supreme Court.
- If judge Carl Nichols grants dismissal, Bannon’s conviction would be erased.
- Dana's snark: “I still want to call her box of wine even though someone told me she was sober. I don't buy it. Jeanine Pirro...” (09:16)
- Allison: “I hope the judge... is like, man, if you want to erase this, you're gonna have to pardon him.” (11:31)
4. Ghislaine Maxwell Offers to Exonerate Trump for Clemency
(12:09)
- Maxwell’s lawyer publicly offers that if Trump grants her clemency, she’ll “clear his name” re: Epstein.
- “Ms. Maxwell is prepared to speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by Trump... only she can provide the complete account.” (via attorney David Oscar Marcus) (12:18)
- Dana calls out the extortion: “Why not do it now? I mean, if you can clear him, clear him... He's the guy that keeps his promises. Why not just give us what we want?” (12:09)
- Discussion highlights that Maxwell and her lawyer aim to leverage secrets for personal benefit—not justice.
- House Oversight will privately depose Bill and Hillary Clinton on Epstein, but not Trump’s cabinet.
5. Measles Outbreak at the March for Life Rally: Irony & Public Health
(14:14)
- DC health officials warn of a serious measles exposure at the anti-abortion March for Life rally.
- More than 700 cases in 20 states in 2026, mostly unvaccinated individuals.
- Dana, dryly: “I'm not laughing at people getting measles, but I am laughing at... the hypocrisy... that might be getting meatballs at a... March for Life that don't seem to care about the life of children...” (14:14)
- Allison: “It's the people who can't get the vaccine or immunocompromised that are put at risk by these idiots that piss me off.” (17:07)
- The outbreak continues across South Carolina, with community exposure in DC.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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On the March for Life Measles Outbreak:
- Allison: “I would be kicked straight out of a comedy writer's room if I tried to come in with a story about a March for Life rally that ended up having a measles outbreak... It's just too obviously ridiculous. But here we are...” (01:45)
- Dana: “Yeah, they'd be like, not too on the nose. We need something more...” (01:57)
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On Government Accountability:
- Allison: “We could spend the next generation trying to hold this administration accountable for its crimes and never, ever see the end of it.” (06:13)
- Dana: “But that's not going to stop me from trying.” (06:15)
Timestamps for Major Segments
- [01:07] Headlines Overview (ICE data, Bannon, Maxwell, measles at March for Life)
- [02:17] Epstein Files/Accountability Segment
- [08:18] ICE Arrests: Data and Public Reaction
- [11:31] Steve Bannon Conviction Dismissal
- [12:09] Ghislaine Maxwell’s Offer to Trump
- [14:14] Measles Outbreak – March for Life
- [21:05] Listener Good News, Good Trouble, and Mutual Aid
Listener Good News & Community Submissions
(21:05 onward)
- Listeners submit acts of “good trouble,” including:
- Creation of a protest font "Times New Resistance" that auto-corrects political terms (“Trump” → “Donald Trump is a felon”). (22:50)
- Resources for immigrants and mutual aid legal links in Minnesota.
- Community organizing and mutual support in the face of ICE raids (Minneapolis & Richfield, MN).
- Hope and resolve from those resettling after ICE actions: "We all have more power than our oppressors want us to believe. We have to keep showing up." (29:27)
- Celebrations of moving to blue states (New Mexico), with policies banning ICE detention and providing social services.
Podpet Parade:
- As always, listeners send in adorable pet photos and stories, providing levity and warmth.
Structure & Flow
The episode maintains an engaging back-and-forth as Allison and Dana alternate stories, layering data with skeptical critique. They balance emotional reactions—anger, frustration, dry laughter—with calls to action and spotlights on community resilience.
Their signature tone is irreverent yet earnest, sometimes bordering on gallows humor but always circling back to “the work” and hope.
Conclusion
Despite bleak national stories, Allison and Dana—and their listeners—continue to foster hope through organizing, advocacy, and daily actions. They close with reminders for self-care, mutual support, and continued resistance: “You will not break me.” (listener quote, 34:46)
Navigation Table
| Segment | Topic | Timestamp | |---|---|---| | Headlines | Show intro and rundown | 01:07 | | News Analysis | Epstein files / Accountability | 02:17 | | Deep Dive #1 | ICE arrests data debunked | 08:18 | | Deep Dive #2 | DOJ seeks Bannon’s acquittal | 11:31 | | Deep Dive #3 | Ghislaine Maxwell’s clemency gambit | 12:09 | | Deep Dive #4 | Measles at March for Life | 14:14 | | Positivity | Listener good news / pet parade | 21:05 |
Tone and Style
- Informative: Cites sources, shares research, unpacks policy implications.
- Wry and Candid: “Too on the nose” jokes, mocking hypocrisy, explicit about frustration.
- Empathetic and Inspiring: Validates listener anger and encourages continued activism.
For those who haven’t listened: This episode is a clear-eyed dive into how propaganda, legal maneuvering, and political cynicism continue to endanger justice and public health—yet also how communities and individuals, both on and off the air, are fighting back and refusing to lose hope.