Maggie tackles a multitude of topics on this Friday afternoon – from the impact of storms in Wisconsin to the political drama in Congress. She critiques five Republicans for voting against Trump’s bill, highlighting their motives. Maggie discusses the U.S. credit rating downgrade and its potential economic repercussions. She defends Judge Hannah Dugan’s ethical handling […]

May 16, 2025

41:57

It’s finally Friday! Maggie and guest co-host Jim Santelle dive right into the Supreme Court’s decision to block Trump’s deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, highlighting its implications on due process and the judiciary’s role. Maggie and Jim dissect arguments on nationwide injunctions, with justices questioning Trump’s immigration strategies. They also critiques the GOP’s tax […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, Teri Barr

May 16, 2025

44:02

It’s a whirlwind of a day – so much news including severe weather across Wisconsin. Kory Hartman joins Maggie to give us the latest on golf ball-sized hail and tornado alerts. Then, Maggie dissects a pivotal Supreme Court case around birthright citizenship, challenging Trump’s executive order and its implications on constitutional rights. Maggie critiques the […]

Guests: Kory Hartman, Melissa Custer, Tiffany Schanno

May 15, 2025

43:58

A whirlwind packed with severe weather alerts as tornado warnings sweep across Wisconsin. Hail pounds Madison while Milwaukee’s Zeidler Municipal Building faces a police incident. Maggie dives into the legal quagmire surrounding Judge Hannah Dugan’s indictment, spotlighting her defense team’s 10th Amendment arguments. Education takes center stage with Sara Partridge from the Center for American […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Jeramey Jannene, Sara Partridge

May 15, 2025

44:02

Maggie spends this hour unpacking the Republican budget plan’s impact, labeling it a middle-class heist that guts essential services like SNAP and Medicaid. With Citizens United and unchecked billionaires, the balance tilts further from Main Street to mega-corporations. Richard Trent, Executive Director at Main Street Alliance, highlights Trump’s chaotic tariffs battering small businesses, favoring giants […]

Guest: Richard Trent

May 14, 2025

44:02

Maggie unpacks the alarming implications of the House Ways and Means Committee’s budget and tax plan, which she argues will devastate America’s middle class and working poor. The plan promises to balloon the deficit by $5.3 trillion while offering massive tax cuts to the wealthiest. Meanwhile, it slashes emergency food assistance and Medicaid, putting millions […]

May 14, 2025

44:02

Maggie dives into the controversial discussion on the House Ways and Means Committee’s tax proposals favoring the wealthy while gutting social benefits. She also critiques Trump’s international dealings and highlights potential ethics violations. Dan Shafer, Political Editor, joins Maggie for “State Slate.” Dan discusses the tragic Milwaukee apartment fire that killed five, spotlighting Wisconsin’s lax […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

May 13, 2025

44:02

Maggie Daun and guest co-host Angela Lang dissect the GOP’s push for massive tax cuts benefiting the ultra-wealthy while proposing cuts to essential programs like Medicare and education while increasing the deficit by trillions – let’s not forget that. They explore the stark contrast between Republican rhetoric and the harsh reality faced by working Americans. […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Heather DuBois Bourenane

May 13, 2025

44:02

Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dissect the GOP’s budget cuts in Wisconsin, particularly the $480 million slash to childcare funding, highlighting the hypocrisy in their ‘family values’ rhetoric. Corrine Hendrickson with Main Street Alliance and daycare owner joins to emphasize the impact on childcare providers, predicting a 25% shutdown statewide if cuts persist. Republicans […]

Guests: Corrine Hendrickson, Matt Rothschild

May 12, 2025

44:02

Maggie dives into the alarming rhetoric from Stephen Miller about suspending habeas corpus, a cornerstone of democracy that prevents unlawful detention. Joined by Matt Rothschild and Professor Howard Schweber, they unravel the implications of such a move, highlighting its tyrannical echoes and historical misuse. The conversation underscores the Trump administration’s tactic of overwhelming the legal […]

Guests: Howard Schweber, Matt Rothschild

May 12, 2025

44:02