The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dive into a critical debate: Do Democrats share any blame for the rise in political violence, or does it stem squarely from Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric? As Trump continues to incite violence and demonize his opponents, Maggie and Mat examine the consequences of escalating political language. They also confront […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Mon Jun 16, 2025

42:21

In this hour, Maggie Daun and guest co-host, Matt Rothschild delve into the political tumult of the weekend. A Reagan-appointed judge, William Young, declared cuts to NIH grants by the Trump administration illegal, citing them as discriminatory against racial and LGBTQ communities, delivering a rare judicial rebuke with startling language. Simultaneously, Minnesota reels from targeted […]

Guests: Jordana Green, Matt Blake, Matt Rothschild

Mon Jun 16, 2025

42:56

Maggie and guest co-host Jim Santelle take aim at Tony Wied’s unconstitutional bill targeting so-called “anarchist jurisdictions,” calling out its performative politics and the deeper issue of wealth being siphoned upward. They expose MAGA hypocrisy and the ongoing “suckerization” of American voters, urging a shift in focus toward real economic injustices. And in another weekly […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Jim Santelle

Fri Jun 13, 2025

41:48

Happy Friday! To begin this hour, Maggie and guest co-host, Jim Santelle, dive into Wisconsin’s budget standoff, exposing the GOP’s refusal to fund public schools while doubling down on incarceration spending. Senator LaTonya Johnson, ranking Democrat on the Joint Finance Committee, joins to call out the hypocrisy and advocate for investments in education and reentry […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, LaTonya Johnson

Fri Jun 13, 2025

42:32

Maggie sounds the alarm on rising authoritarianism as protests erupt over Trump’s military deployment in California. Rallying behind the growing No Kings movement, Maggie urges us to embrace peaceful resistance and stand firm in defense of democracy. With Trump’s approval ratings in freefall and accusations of unconstitutional overreach mounting, the segment dives into the fragility […]

Thu Jun 12, 2025

42:12

Maggie dives deep into new analyses with Mark Sommerhauser from the Wisconsin Policy Forum and Natasha Murphy from the Center for American Progress. They unpack the devastating potential of the “Big Brutal Bill.” With $87 billion in federal funding at stake, Wisconsin’s working families could face a harsh new economic reality if proposed budget cuts […]

Guests: Jeramey Jannene, Mark Sommerhauser, Natasha Murphy

Thu Jun 12, 2025

41:43

Maggie is joined by economic policy expert Bharat Ramamurti to unpack the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s reckless tariff agenda. With no clear strategic goals, these tariffs are creating widespread uncertainty for businesses, driving up costs, and stalling investment in American manufacturing. As inflationary pressures mount, the conversation turns to the “big brutal bill” slashing Medicaid […]

Guest: Bharat Ramamurti

Wed Jun 11, 2025

41:11

In this first hour, Maggie unpacks the devastating implications of the so-called “MAGA Murder Bill” with guests Rep. Renuka Mayadev and Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. This hour explores how the bill threatens to dismantle healthcare access across Wisconsin—through Planned Parenthood defunding and deep Medicaid cuts—endangering maternal and infant health in […]

Guests: Renuka Mayadev, Tanya Atkinson

Wed Jun 11, 2025

41:41

Guest hosts Angela Lang, Dan Schafer, and Matt Rothschild explore the future of Democratic leadership in Wisconsin. With the possibility of a third term for Governor Tony Evers on the horizon, they weigh the tension between experienced leadership and the urgent need to elevate fresh, energized voices. Drawing parallels to the national conversation around Joe […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Dan Shafer, Darrin Madison, Matt Rothschild

Tue Jun 10, 2025

40:38

Angela Lang and Dan Schafer are today’s guest hosts. They begin this hour by breaking down the intensifying protests in Los Angeles over ICE raids, as Trump deploys the National Guard and flirts with martial law. Matt Rothschild warns of creeping authoritarianism, spotlighting Trump’s dangerous obsession with military force and its collision with democratic norms. […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Dan Shafer, Darrin Madison, Matt Rothschild

Tue Jun 10, 2025

41:17