The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie and Alejandra Castillo tackle the deepening crisis of U.S. healthcare amidst Republican-led brinkmanship threatening ACA subsidies. Castillo, a seasoned public servant, reflects on her immigrant roots and public service ethos, emphasizing the critical need for affordable healthcare access. Maggie critiques Speaker Mike Johnson’s shutdown tactics, highlighting a lack of coherent GOP strategy and skyrocketing […]

Guests: Alejandra Y. Castillo, Teri Barr

Fri Oct 17, 2025

41:59

Maggie dives into America’s 2025 political turmoil with former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle. Together, they unpack the rule of law under siege — from Trump’s reckless leadership to his administration’s open defiance of court orders. The conversation spotlights the Seventh Circuit’s sharp rebuke of Trump’s attempt to deploy the National Guard in Illinois, affirming that […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Fri Oct 17, 2025

42:07

Maggie dives into the chaos of political rhetoric, from military maneuvers in the Caribbean to the judicial check on National Guard deployments. Admiral Alvin Holsey steps down amidst escalating Pentagon strategies. Meanwhile, right-wing conspiracy theories swirl around the upcoming ‘No Kings Day’ rallies, painting peaceful protests as violent, Soros-funded events. Guest Liam Kent from the […]

Guest: Liam Kent

Thu Oct 16, 2025

42:49

Amidst a government shutdown standoff, Maggie scrutinizes the political blame game, emphasizing presidential responsibility. Senate Democrats blocked a defense appropriations bill, exposing GOP divisions. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries champions healthcare amidst Republican cuts. Locally, Ben Wikler’s decision not to run for governor sparks discussion on Democratic strategy. Airports reject Kristi Noem’s controversial video amid […]

Guest: Devon Ombres

Thu Oct 16, 2025

42:24

Gerrymandering is reshaping American political power and fueling voter disengagement, as experts Charles Franklin and Barry Burden discuss the grim landscape of political manipulation. Mid-decade redistricting is poised to skew the balance of power further, energizing some voters while disenfranchising others. The conversation weaves through the nuances of political violence, where starkly divided perceptions and […]

Guests: Barry Burden, Charles Franklin

Wed Oct 15, 2025

42:18

Maggie dives into the political chaos surrounding government shutdowns and partisan brinkmanship. She exposes Speaker Mike Johnson’s lack of leadership, the Trump administration’s sweeping layoffs, and the alarming resurgence of measles amid gutted public health programs. Maggie also condemns the GOP’s prioritization of tax breaks for the wealthy over essential services like special education and […]

Guest: Brienne Brown

Wed Oct 15, 2025

42:23

Maggie and Professor Howard Schweber dissect the Trump administration’s alarming use of unchecked power, likening it to a loaded weapon ready to infringe on democratic principles. They highlight how Trump’s actions echo the dangerous precedents set by historical cases like Korematsu. This hour also critiques the administration’s deceit and manipulation of legal frameworks, emphasizing the […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Tue Oct 14, 2025

41:28

Maggie and Professor Howard Schweber dive into the alarming expansion of presidential powers under Trump, focusing on the extrajudicial killings of alleged cartel members and the unrequested deployment of National Guards. They expose the administration’s reliance on flimsy legal justifications and refusal to provide evidence in Congress or courts, asserting unchecked executive power. The discussion […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Tue Oct 14, 2025

42:41

Maggie and Tom Palzewicz dissect the ongoing political turmoil, focusing on the House shutdown led by Speaker Mike Johnson. They reveal the GOP’s efforts to block a discharge petition that could release Epstein files, highlighting Trump’s influence over the Speaker. Maggie exposes the Republican lie claiming Democrats want to give free healthcare to undocumented immigrants, […]

Guest: Tom Palzewicz

Mon Oct 13, 2025

42:25

In this first hour, Maggie Daun and Tom Palzewicz dissect the tangled web of political corruption and hypocrisy surrounding U.S.–Qatar relations. Once branding Qatar a “funder of terrorism,” Donald Trump has since reversed course—now approving a U.S. Air Force base in Idaho while reportedly securing a $5.5 billion golf resort deal in Qatar. Maggie and […]

Guest: Tom Palzewicz

Mon Oct 13, 2025

42:32