Abigail Swetz
Fed Rates, Trans Rights, and Economic Turbulence
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 of progress. Abigail Swetz of Fair Wisconsin offers clarity and reassurance, reminding listeners that trans youth in Wisconsin still have access to vital care. Maggie calls for empathy, resilience, and informed advocacy in the face of economic and social upheaval.
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Fighting for a Fair Wisconsin
In hour two John and Gordy cover a variety of stories on everything from RFK's hot (and cruel) takes on autism, to 60 Minutes losing some of their journalistic independence, indirectly because of Trump, and Paramount. After checking in with our WMDX Meteorologist Brittney Merlot for a look at today's weather, we welcome on Abigail Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin - the state's only LGBTQ+ advocacy group. After chatting with her about how identities are being used as weapons, and what they're doing to fight it, we close the show with a clip from SNL. Its their new news show, "Check to Check," an economics update for the rest of us, those living paycheck to paycheck.
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Rockets and Faux Feminism
Halfway through another week! Maggie begins today's show by critiquing Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin 'all-female' spaceflight as a shallow marketing ploy exploiting feminism and DEI for profit. The mission, featuring celebrities like Gayle King and Katy Perry, lacked genuine STEM representation and overshadowed true pioneers like Aisha Bowe. Maggie also points out the absurdity of corporate feminist facades and the need for authentic empowerment. Plus, Abigail Swetz, Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin, highlights advocacy for transgender rights and the crucial role of allies. Abigail addresses broader systemic issues like Trump's executive overreach, economic policies, and the importance of upholding civil rights, especially for the LGBTQIA community.
To see which Wisconsin school districts are inclusive, check out this list: https://equalitymapwi.org/category/school-districts.
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The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!
The Community Needs You (Hour 1)
Early voting is open around the state and Civic Media's very own Stewart J. Wattles gives us a run down of the important dates and elections coming up this Spring. You can find out more by clicking here! Next, we're talking tariffs and why this should not be counted as a victory for The Felon President. Then we welcome the Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin, Abigail Swetz to the show to talk about what the Queer Community is facing with the new administration and what this means for our Trans friends.
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