The Maggie Daun Show

In this thought-provoking hour, Maggie delves into the soul of democracy and the moral frameworks that should shape our national policies. Joined by Tope Folarin—author, intellectual, and executive director of the Institute for Policy Studies—they reflect on the enduring legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis and the idea of making “good trouble” in the […]

Guest: Tope Folarin

Tue Jul 15, 2025

42:08

Maggie confronts a troubling trend within the Trump administration: the mass exodus of career attorneys from the Department of Justice. These seasoned legal professionals—many of whom have served under both Democratic and Republican presidents—are stepping down, citing ethical concerns and an unwillingness to defend increasingly extreme and legally questionable policies. Joined by former U.S. Attorney […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Tue Jul 15, 2025

41:32

Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dive into the murky waters of U.S. immigration policy, railing against racial profiling and the Trump administration’s handling of mass deportations. They debate the hypocrisy of selective outrage over child separations while dissecting claims about 300k missing children. As the conversation veers into the Epstein scandal, Maggie and Matt […]

Guest: Matt Rothschild

Mon Jul 14, 2025

41:55

Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dive into a whirlwind of high-stakes legal and political developments, starting with the U.S. Supreme Court’s shadow docket decision that allows Donald Trump to push forward with dismantling the Department of Education—without Congressional approval. They unpack the sweeping implications of this controversial move, spotlighting Justice Sotomayor’s blistering dissent. They […]

Guest: Matt Rothschild

Mon Jul 14, 2025

41:14

From Congress and courts to burgers and baseball, Maggie kicks off the hour with a spirited look at the local love for America’s pastime. But hold the peanuts and crackerjack—news breaks of ICE agents interrogating kids at a New York baseball practice. Maggie dives into this and chats with Greg Gunderson about Wisconsin’s rural woes, […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Teri Barr

Fri Jul 11, 2025

41:39

In a jaw-dropping hour, Maggie and former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle breaks down bombshell reporting from The New York Times: top FBI officials Kash Patel and Dan Bongino are allegedly administering loyalty polygraphs—not for national security, but to find out whether senior agents have mocked them. Maggie and Dan blast the tests as a gross […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Fri Jul 11, 2025

41:45

Maggie Daun welcomes GOP State Rep. Duke Tucker for a lively conversation on his proposal to implement term limits for Wisconsin state offices. Though the idea lacks widespread support in the legislature, Tucker makes the case that term limits could break the grip of career politicians and bring new energy into state governance. The discussion […]

Guest: Duke Tucker

Thu Jul 10, 2025

41:49

Maggie dives into the complexities of Wisconsin’s shifting political and economic landscape. This hour begins with a close look at the state’s contentious budget—the first in over a decade to require Democratic votes due to newly drawn fair maps. Dan Shafer unpacks how Governor Evers and Democratic lawmakers navigated negotiations and whether they effectively used […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Jeramey Jannene, Mark Sommerhauser

Thu Jul 10, 2025

41:09

Maggie unpacks the University of Wisconsin’s ongoing struggle for stable funding amid political deadlock—even after a $256 million boost, critical gaps remain. Crystal Potts joins to champion the Wisconsin Idea and the vital role public higher education plays in the state’s future. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers sweep the Dodgers with electric performances from Jackson Chourio […]

Guest: Crystal Potts

Wed Jul 9, 2025

41:18

Maggie breaks down the Supreme Court’s move to block a controversial Florida immigration law before turning to Wisconsin’s farming future with State Senator Brad Pfaff. He outlines how the Agricultural Purchase Program and Right to Repair bill can empower family farmers and curb corporate overreach. The discussion then shifts to redistricting with Iuscely (“Cely”) Flores […]

Guests: Brad Pfaff, Iuscely Flores

Wed Jul 9, 2025

41:38