The Daily Beans The Daily Beans

Ready, Shoot, Aim

Aug 3, 2026 · 44m

Summary

Hosts Alison Gill and Dana Goldberg discuss the DOJ dropping charges against Olympian Davey Hearn, Capital One closing Trump’s accounts for money laundering, and Rep. Max Miller’s domestic abuse scandal. They cover Trump’s slush fund appeal, his halted strikes on Iran, and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger restoring voting rights to 66,000 felons. The episode concludes with listener-submitted good news and community activism updates.

Topics discussed

Intro and headlines: DOJ, Max Miller, and fires Epstein files and Pacific Northwest wildfires Rep. Max Miller abuse scandal and response Sponsor: Daily Look clothing service Trump's IRS lawsuit and DOJ confirmation drama DOJ drops charges in Reflecting Pool case Trump sued Capital One over account closures Iran tensions and U.S. military strain Virginia restores voting rights for felons Sponsor: Home Chef meal delivery Good news: Dog adoptions, activism, and pets
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