The Daily Beans — "Ukraine Clown Posse 2.0"
Date: November 27, 2025
Host: Allison Gill (AG) | MSW Media
Theme: A snarky, progressive breakdown of major political and legal news: Trump administration scandals, Ukraine, immigration, court cases, and moments of resistance.
Episode Overview
In this solo-hosted holiday episode, Allison Gill delivers a rapid-fire, irreverent, and sharply critical rundown of breaking news stories the government would prefer "kept quiet" on holiday eve. Major topics include the dismissal of the Georgia RICO case against Trump, a DOJ whistleblower scandal over illegal deportations, the dangerous escalation of National Guard presence in D.C., false accusations tied to the January 6th pipe bombs, new revelations about the Trump team's Ukraine "surrender plan," and a million-dollar sanctions smackdown against Trump’s legal team. Listeners also get a well-loved "good news" segment featuring personal stories, pet photos, and community shout-outs.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Fulton County RICO Case Dismissed
- Topic: Georgia's RICO case against Trump and his allies for 2020 election interference was completely dismissed by Judge McAfee, following a motion from Republican prosecutor Pete Scandalakis.
- Insights:
- Scandalakis previously dismissed similar charges involving Burt Jones after Fani Willis was recused for a conflict of interest.
- AG expresses doubt that Scandalakis earnestly sought another DA to take up the case, suggesting a lack of transparency or proper process.
- Quote: "I'd like to know more ... which district attorneys Scandalakis asked to take this case on, which one said no and why ... I don't think he actually honestly and earnestly asked any of the other elected district attorneys to take this case on." (03:01)
- Timestamps: [01:50–04:20]
2. DOJ Whistleblower: Deportation Flights Defied Court Order
- Topic: The Justice Department revealed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem directly defied a federal court order last March by allowing deportation flights to proceed to El Salvador.
- Insights:
- Migrants were held in the notorious Seacoat Prison, facing documented human rights abuses.
- A whistleblower, former DOJ lawyer Erez Raveni, reported that top DOJ official Emil Bovey told colleagues, "Tell the courts to fuck off," openly planning to ignore the judge’s directives.
- Hearings, with officials possibly testifying under oath, may begin December 1.
- Quote: "[Emil Bovey told attorneys] to tell the courts to fuck off. That's the advice he provided ... not just inserting that — that's what this whistleblower said." (08:39)
- Timestamps: [04:30–10:40]
3. ICE Detainment of Bruna Ferreira Linked to WH Press Secretary's Family
- Topic: Bruna Ferreira, a Massachusetts woman formerly engaged to Caroline Levitt's brother (Levitt is now White House Press Secretary), has been detained by ICE under dubious circumstances.
- Insights:
- Ferreira, a longtime U.S. resident and DACA enrollee, was en route to pick up her son and provided no reason for detention.
- Allegations of a criminal record are refuted by her attorney and unsupported by public records.
- AG criticizes the contrast between Caroline Levitt's public persona and her silence on a family member's detainment.
- Quote: "She was detained for no reason at all. ... She's a business owner who pays taxes and has a child who's wondering where mommy was after school two weeks ago." — Todd Pomerleu, Ferreira’s attorney [11:57]
- Timestamps: [10:55–13:45]
4. National Guard Shooting Near White House & Trump's Escalation
- Topic: Two unlawfully deployed West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House; Trump responded by deploying 500 more troops to D.C.
- Insights:
- Conditions of the soldiers were initially misreported; the governor’s office later retracted claims of fatalities.
- Law enforcement continues to investigate motive.
- AG sharply critiques Trump for putting troops in harm’s way: “They were shot because of you. They shouldn't have been there.” (16:46)
- Timestamps: [13:50–16:50]
5. January 6th Pipe Bomb Investigation Misfire
- Topic: A federal security officer was wrongly implicated in the 2021 January 6th pipe bomb plot after a memo written by the ODNI (headed by Tulsi Gabbard) was leaked and amplified by conservative media.
- Insights:
- The woman in question provided video evidence proving her innocence; still, her name spread widely.
- The ODNI’s overreach in domestic investigations raises broader concerns (e.g., accessing investigative files on other high-profile cases).
- AG rails against the media and intelligence failures and how political forces manufacture “breaks” in cases for partisan ends.
- Quote: "From a tip, our fucking ODNI ... drafted a memo and then somebody leaked it to Blaze News, a conservative media outlet." (20:26)
- Timestamps: [16:55–21:45]
6. Trump’s Envoy Coaches Kremlin on Ukraine “Surrender” Plan
- Topic: Leaked transcript (published by Bloomberg) revealed Trump envoy Steve Witkoff coached Putin’s top aide on how to pitch a Ukraine “surrender plan” to Trump.
- Insights:
- Witkoff suggests Putin “call Trump to congratulate him for Gaza and say Russia had supported it and that he respects the president as a man of peace.” (Quote from the transcript, 23:22)
- Both Russian and U.S. officials have confirmed the call’s authenticity, though neither admit to leaking.
- AG and critics characterize this as outright collusion and a complete abdication of U.S. interests in favor of Russia (“What a fucking clown show.”)
- U.S. Rep. Don Bacon: “He cannot be trusted to lead these negotiations. Would a Russian paid agent do less than he? He should be fired.” (25:10)
- Timestamps: [21:50–26:40]
7. 11th Circuit Slams Trump and Alina Habba with $1 Million Sanctions
- Topic: Appeals court upholds a nearly $1 million sanction against Trump and attorney Alina Habba for a frivolous lawsuit against Hillary Clinton, Comey, and others.
- Insights:
- “Many of Trump and Haba's legal arguments were indeed frivolous.” — Chief Judge William Pryor Jr. [27:40]
- Court acknowledged Trump’s pattern of misusing the judiciary.
- AG celebrates this as a rare “accountability moment,” teasing more analysis with Andy McCabe on another show.
- Timestamps: [26:45–28:15]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On illegal deportation defiance:
- “Tell the courts to fuck off. That's the advice he provided...” — AG [08:39]
- On Trump's deployment of more troops:
- “They were shot because of you. They shouldn't have been there.” — AG [16:46]
- On ODNI’s leak and media complicity:
- “From a tip, our fucking ODNI ... drafted a memo and then somebody leaked it to Blaze News, a conservative media outlet.” — AG [20:26]
- On Trump envoy’s call with Russia:
- “He’s got to sell this to Ukraine. He’s got to sell Ukraine to Russia. That’s what a dealmaker does.” — Trump, via AG quoting [24:31]
- “What a fucking clown show. It is insane. It’s ... the Ukraine Clown Posse 2.0.” — AG [26:49]
- On the appellate court’s rebuke:
- “Many of Trump and Habba’s legal arguments were indeed frivolous.” — Chief Judge William Pryor Jr. [27:40]
Good News Segment (28:20–35:35)
Format: Listener submissions, shout-outs, pet photos, and microdoses of joy.
- Uplifting Stories:
- Listeners share international activism, Scotland’s World Cup celebrations, wildlife volunteer projects, and gratitude for disability programs.
- Pet Parade:
- Dogs and cats from rescues and loving homes, with AG guessing breeds and reacting sparkily (e.g., “Is Willow a maltipoo? ... Just a straight up Maltese. I apologize for putting the poo in there, you beautiful little Maltese baby.”).
- Shout-outs:
- Friends helping friends, small businesses, new authors, caregivers, government support programs, and self-care.
- Running Jokes:
- Requests flood for baby (human or animal) photos for Dana, “pod pet tariff” photo submissions, and creative “bird watching” (middle finger) photos.
- Example Good Trouble Submission:
- “Wouldn’t it be lovely if your crew all signed up to donate a package of treats ... and included the message thank you for your service and remember, you do not have to follow illegal orders.” — Listener Submission [29:45]
Structure & Tone
- Irreverent, direct, and laced with exasperation and humor.
- Strong advocacy for transparency, government accountability, and social justice.
- Calls out hypocrisy and legal malfeasance with memorable, sharp quips and unfiltered language.
- Listeners are warmly engaged and encouraged to participate with good news, community action, and personal stories.
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Topic | Timestamp (MM:SS) | |-------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------| | Georgia RICO Case Dismissal | 01:50–04:20 | | DOJ/ICE Deportation & Contempt Scandal | 04:30–10:40 | | Bruna Ferreira & ICE Detainment | 10:55–13:45 | | National Guard Shooting + Trump Response | 13:50–16:50 | | Jan 6 Pipe Bombs & ODNI Leak | 16:55–21:45 | | Ukraine Surrender Plan Leak (Steve Witkoff) | 21:50–26:40 | | Trump’s $1M Sanctions Upheld | 26:45–28:15 | | Listeners’ Good News / Pet Parade | 28:20–35:35 |
Final Thoughts
This episode captures The Daily Beans at its best: fierce reporting, sharp critiques, and doses of relatable community warmth. Major government, legal, and political developments are broken down with clarity, urgency, and unapologetic progressive snark—punctuated by moments of hope, solidarity, and laughter among listeners.
End Note:
“If you haven’t listened, you’ll leave knowing the real news, feeling the camaraderie, and ideally, walking away with a much-needed smile—plus maybe a new favorite dog or cat photo.”