Refried Beans | Cats Against Fascism (feat. Brittlestar) | 8.11.2025
Summary
Hosts Alison Gill and Dana Goldberg review headlines including a CDC shooting, withheld disaster relief, and Trump’s proposed Ukraine land swap. They discuss legal victories blocking spending secrecy and DEI funding cuts, alongside Massachusetts’ new healthcare protections. The episode features an interview with comedian Stuart Reynolds about his book *Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism*, exploring resilience through feline analogies.
Topics discussed
Intro: Refried Beans format and housekeeping
CDC shooting and anti-vax violence
FEMA delays and Noem's Argentina trip
Trump's proposed Alaska peace deal with Putin
IRS commissioner turnover and migrant data dispute
Texas Democrats fleeing and FBI involvement claims
Destruction of carbon dioxide measuring satellites
DOGE spending and court order on data transparency
ICE arrests at immigration courts in NYC
Judge blocks funding cuts for domestic violence programs
Massachusetts protects reproductive and gender-affirming care
Interview: Lessons from Cats for Surviving Fascism
Canadian perspective on US politics and patriotism
Good News: Listener submissions and stories
Outro and Diamond Dames podcast promo
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