The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie dives into the turbulent world of gerrymandering with Congresswoman Gwen Moore, fresh from the Texas legislative battles in Austin. Moore breaks down the consequences of mid-decade redistricting, revealing how it has turned democracy into a contest where elected officials choose their voters, not the other way around. Together, they explore the racial and partisan […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Gwen Moore

Tue Aug 12, 2025

41:19

Southeast Wisconsin faces devastating floods, spurring Republican Congressman Scott Fitzgerald to seek emergency aid from the Trump administration. Maggie critiques the government’s response and welcomes legal expert Jim Santelle to unpack recent court actions — including a judge’s sharp rejection of the Trump administration’s push to release grand jury transcripts in the Ghislaine Maxwell case. […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Tue Aug 12, 2025

41:55

Maggie tackles the dangerous crossroads of climate change and creeping authoritarianism. As Wisconsin reels from catastrophic floods, she draws the connection to climate change, blasts Ron Johnson’s climate indifference, and calls out Donald Trump’s misleading rhetoric and federal takeover of D.C.’s police — branding it a step toward fascism. Pushing back against Trump’s false crime […]

Guest: Matt Rothschild

Mon Aug 11, 2025

41:58

It’s a stormy Monday. Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dig into Milwaukee’s unprecedented flooding and Donald Trump’s alarming bid to federalize local law enforcement under the guise of fighting crime. They unpack the misleading crime stats, the racist undertones behind his rhetoric, and what it means for Wisconsin. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski and […]

Guests: Aaron Lipski, Matt Rothschild

Mon Aug 11, 2025

42:40

Guest hosts John and Gordy tackle the tumultuous state of American democracy, touching on topics from Trump’s authoritarian ambitions, including potential federal control over D.C. in the wake of a vicious attack on MAGA’s Big Balls, to RFK Jr.’s controversial vaccine views. They listen back to that one famous clip from Newsroom of Jeff Daniels […]

Thu Aug 7, 2025

42:04

John and Gordy step in for Maggie Daun, tackling hot topics including Tesla being afraid to leave Elon and the contentious future of the U.S. Census. Amidst humorous tales of EV mishaps, they dissect Trump’s audacious census overhaul plan aimed at excluding immigrants, challenging constitutional norms. Sports takes a spotlight with Mike Clemens reporting live […]

Guest: Mike Clemens

Thu Aug 7, 2025

42:08

Guest host Jim Santelle tackles the contentious Texas redistricting saga, where a GOP push to redraw congressional maps aims to secure a House majority. The episode dives into the historical and current implications of gerrymandering and Voting Rights Act challenges, spotlighting state-level quorum-breaking tactics. Later, Jim chats with Dean Muller from Wisconsin for Environmental Justice […]

Guests: Dean Muller, Jim Santelle

Wed Aug 6, 2025

41:47

Guest host Jim Santelle is joined by special guest Alexander “Sandie” Pendleton to highlight Milwaukee’s reckless driving epidemic and advocate for tech solutions like automated cameras and legislative reforms. The harrowing tale of Erin Mogensen, a victim of reckless driving, underscores the urgency to confront this entirely avoidable scourge. Amid breaking news on gun violence […]

Guests: Alexander Pendleton, Jim Santelle

Wed Aug 6, 2025

41:01

Guest host Matt Rothschild, along with Angela Lang, steers a lively discussion with former State Rep Katrina Shankland about revitalizing Democratic messaging in the Midwest. Shanklin, now leading Rust Belt Rising, emphasizes empowering Democratic candidates with authentic messaging, focusing on working families and labor unions. She advocates for candidates to showcase genuine values rather than […]

Guest: Katrina Shankland

Tue Aug 5, 2025

40:57

Guest host Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang dive into Wisconsin’s political landscape, focusing on the potential to flip the state Senate and discuss progressive policies with Representative Robyn Vining. Highlighting historical reflections, the episode touches on past pivotal moments like the Hiroshima bombing and Nelson Mandela’s legacy. The hosts criticize political stalemates, notably the GOP’s […]

Guest: Robyn Vining

Tue Aug 5, 2025

40:59