The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie has a complicated discussion on extremism with Luke Baumgartner, a research fellow at George Washington University specializing in domestic violent extremism. They delve into the rise of right-wing violence in the U.S. and the dangerous rhetoric of the Great Replacement Theory, which falsely claims a conspiracy to replace white populations. Baumgartner highlights the role […]

Guest: Luke Baumgartner

Mon Sep 22, 2025

42:27

Maggie and her guest, Professor Howard Schweber, dissect the Trump administration’s alarming impact on public policy and science. This hour highlights the CDC’s vaccine panel debacle, where anecdotes were mistaken for data, and Trump’s baseless claim linking Tylenol to autism. They discuss the broader implications of these actions, including the erosion of expertise and the […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Mon Sep 22, 2025

42:17

Maggie unpacks the growing danger of “censorship by proxy,” where government pressure and political influence shape media mergers and silence voices. With the FCC and figures like Charlie Kirk at the center, she and former US Attorney, Jim Santelle, expose the hypocrisy of those who once championed free speech but now embrace censorship when it […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, Teri Barr

Fri Sep 19, 2025

42:29

Maggie dives into the heated national debate over free speech versus hate speech in today’s volatile political climate. Joined by former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle, she unpacks GOP claims of “hate speech” by liberals in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The conversation examines incendiary rhetoric from Donald Trump, Kirk, and others, and asks: where […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Fri Sep 19, 2025

42:39

Maggie interviews retired U.S. Army Green Beret Lieutenant Anthony Aguilar, who blew the whistle on dire conditions in Gaza while working with UG Solutions. Aguilar describes chaotic humanitarian aid sites tied to a U.S.-Israeli initiative, where desperate civilians were met with violence—including live ammunition fired by contractors. His revelations allege murder, systemic failures, and private […]

Guest: Anthony Aguilar

Thu Sep 18, 2025

42:57

Maggie unpacks the firestorm surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation and the FCC’s unprecedented pressure on ABC affiliates. After Kimmel’s sharp comedic jab following Charlie Kirk’s murder, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accused affiliates of “news distortion” and urged them to preempt the show—an ironic turn given his past defense of free speech. Maggie explores the chilling implications […]

Guest: Kathleen Bartzen Culver

Thu Sep 18, 2025

42:47

Maggie delivers a powerful hour with retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who connects the dots between climate change and national security. Drawing on his leadership during Hurricane Katrina, Honoré warns of the military and intelligence challenges posed by melting ice caps, rising seas, and extreme weather, while sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s environmental rollbacks as […]

Guests: Gen. Russel Honore, Kristin Dassler-Alfheim

Wed Sep 17, 2025

42:27

Maggie takes aim at the ongoing assault on Wisconsin’s public education system, exposing the chronic defunding and the unchecked expansion of voucher schools that drain resources without accountability. She speaks with Representative Angelina Cruz, who shares her journey from teacher to lawmaker—sparked by anti-union legislation and deep education cuts. Maggie also unpacks the political battleground […]

Guest: Angelina Cruz

Wed Sep 17, 2025

42:04

Maggie exposes the political maneuvers undermining support for Wisconsin’s veterans and healthcare system. Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner joins to discuss the defunding of the Veteran Housing and Recovery Program, pointing to partisan gridlock driven by Robin Vos and state GOP leadership. Despite bipartisan backing, critical funding for unhoused veterans remains blocked by the MAGA movement. On […]

Guest: Amaad Rivera-Wagner

Tue Sep 16, 2025

42:09

Maggie dives into National Voter Registration Day, urging listeners to double-check their registration and underscoring the importance of voting as a civic duty. Register or check your current registration at myvote.wi.gov. She breaks startling news about airlines selling passenger data to the U.S. government, sparking serious privacy concerns. This hour escalates with fiery congressional testimony […]

Guest: David Crowley

Tue Sep 16, 2025

43:01