Maggie unpacks the ethical firestorm surrounding Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s appearance at a partisan fundraiser, raising serious questions about judicial integrity. She contrasts the outrage—or lack thereof—with scrutiny faced by Justice Rebecca Dallet, highlighting glaring double standards within the judiciary. Maggie also focuses to the devastating implications of the so-called “Big Brutal Bill,” […]

Jun 26, 2025

41:52

Maggie begins today’s show by unpacking the far-reaching consequences of recent U.S. military strikes on Iran with expert guests Russell Lucas and Allison McManus. Together, they explore whether the bombings deterred Iran’s nuclear ambitions—or merely poured fuel on an already volatile situation. The discussion then shifts to the stark contrast between the Trump administration’s soaring […]

Guest: Russell Lucas

Jun 26, 2025

41:37

As Wisconsin’s childcare funding cliff approaches, up to 90,000 slots could vanish by June 30—leaving families and providers in a state of emergency. Guests Corrine Hendrickson and Tricia Peterson sound the alarm, detailing how families could soon face monthly costs exceeding $1,600. Despite a $4 billion state surplus, GOP leaders Robin Vos and Devin LeMahieu […]

Guests: Charles Franklin, Corrine Hendrickson, Tricia Peterson

Jun 25, 2025

42:01

Maggie and Political Editor Dan Shafer unpack Wisconsin’s escalating budget crisis, focusing on the looming collapse of childcare funding as subsidies near expiration. With Republicans stalling budget negotiations, Governor Tony Evers is urged to take a firmer stand to protect working families from the growing threat of childcare deserts. Maggie calls on him to harness […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Satya Rhodes-Conway

Jun 25, 2025

41:29

Maggie jumps into Wisconsin’s pivotal role in national politics, emphasizing the urgent need for fair maps and the removal of money from politics to ensure true representation. With guests like Nick Ramos of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, they tackle the looming mid-decade redistricting and its potential impact on the House of Representatives. The episode highlights the […]

Guests: Jeramey Jannene, Nick Ramos

Jun 24, 2025

41:31

Maggie takes a deep dive into Wisconsin’s most urgent challenges with guests Angela Lang and Emily Miota from Kids Forward (kidsforward.org). Maggie takes a critical look at Milwaukee’s response to crime, calling for greater investment in violence prevention and youth programming. Emily highlights the state’s stark racial disparities in child outcomes—despite Wisconsin ranking 11th nationally […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Emily Miota

Jun 24, 2025

42:14

To begin this hour, Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild discuss some big news: Governor Tony Evers draws a hard line, threatening to veto the entire Wisconsin budget unless critical childcare funding is restored—setting up a high-stakes clash with the Republican-led legislature. On the international front, President Trump’s unilateral missile strike on Iran ignites a […]

Guest: Matt Rothschild

Jun 23, 2025

41:44

Maggie Daun is joined by guest co-host Matt Rothschild and foreign policy expert Ilan Berman from the American Foreign Policy Council (afpc.org) to unpack the volatile terrain of U.S. diplomacy. They examine Iran’s retaliatory strikes, the legal boundaries of American military actions, and the complex strategy of coercive diplomacy. The conversation also dives into the […]

Guests: Ilan Berman, Matt Rothschild, Patrick Farabaugh

Jun 23, 2025

42:04

Maggie Daun explores the intersection of politics and policy in Wisconsin, featuring Dan Schafer’s interview with Senator Raphael Warnock, who made a powerful impression at Wisconsin Democratic state convention. They dive into the heated state budget debate, where Republicans are proposing an $87 million cut to the UW System—despite a $4 billion surplus—raising alarms over […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Jeramey Jannene

Jun 20, 2025

Happy Friday! Maggie and guest co-host Jim Santelle unpack the Trump administration’s controversial use of military force in response to protests over deportation raids, spotlighting an op-ed from former governors warning against federal overreach. They delve into the constitutional implications and court rulings that challenge the legality of such actions. Plus, Teri Barr joins to […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, Teri Barr

Jun 20, 2025