The Maggie Daun Show

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

Mon 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

Mon 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

Fri Jun 20, 2025

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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

Fri Jun 20, 2025

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In this Juneteenth special, Maggie is joined by a panel of trailblazing Black women leaders. Sabrina Madison, CEO of the Progress Center for Black Women, and Dana Pellebon, Executive Director of the RCC Sexual Violence Resource Center, discuss the importance of community care, economic empowerment, and reimagining support for survivors. Elle Halo, founder of Trans […]

Guests: Dana Pellebon, Elle Halo, Sabrina Madison

Thu Jun 19, 2025

41:37

In this powerful Juneteenth special, Maggie spotlights the leadership, resilience, and vision of Black women shaping Wisconsin’s future. Milwaukee County Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson joins a panel of dynamic voices to discuss the systemic barriers Black women face—from workplace inequity to political marginalization—and the strength it takes to lead despite them. Maggie and Marcelia explore the […]

Guest: Marcelia Nicholson

Thu Jun 19, 2025

41:17

The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady, signaling caution amid persistent inflation and rising unemployment—drawing fire from Donald Trump. Economist Indi Dutta-Gupta explains how inconsistent economic policy, including tariffs and tax cuts, has fueled uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care sends shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community, threatening decades […]

Guests: Abigail Swetz, Indivar Dutta-Gupta

Wed Jun 18, 2025

42:22

Maggie tackles two explosive stories shaking the nation. First, she breaks down a new lawsuit alleging Elon Musk attempted to buy influence in Wisconsin’s elections. Joined by Jeff Mandell and Scott Thompson of Law Forward, the conversation explores how billionaire interference threatens to turn elections into auctions. Then, foreign policy expert Ilan Berman from the […]

Guests: Ilan Berman, Jeff Mandell, Scott Thompson

Wed Jun 18, 2025

42:53

Maggie breaks down the Senate’s brutal budget bill—slashing Medicaid while handing out tax breaks to the ultra-rich. With razor-thin margins and growing public backlash, Americans are seeing through what Maggie calls a modern-day ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ scheme. As domestic policy tightens its grip on working families, international tensions escalate. Trump signals possible military action against […]

Guest: Dora Drake

Tue Jun 17, 2025

42:02

Maggie dives headfirst into a whirlwind of political drama and policy shifts in this hour. From the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander to the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on Democratic-led cities, Maggie unpacks the rhetoric—and the risks. Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten (scholtenforiowa.com), a professional baseball player (who plays for an official partner to […]

Guests: Cavalier Johnson, JD Scholten, Josh Kaul

Tue Jun 17, 2025

42:05