Dr. Ben Weston

Act 10 “Union Busting” (Hour 1)

December 3, 2024

At 2:00 PM, Dan Shafer discusses the Act 10 decision, followed by Dr. Ben Weston, Milwaukee County's Health Policy Director, at 2:30 PM.

Maggie also talks about unions and how the fire and police unions are the only ones benefiting from the Republican policy allowing them to bargain and negotiate, while others like teachers unions do have the same rights This led to a huge decrease in union membership after the law was passed by Gov. Walker in 2011.

Maggie also discusses opioid deaths and gun control and how that ties into the accidental deaths data banks.

If you know anyone suffering from depression, or on the verge of suicide call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at #988 or text HOPE LINE to National Crisis Text Line at 741-741. Milwaukee Contact is 414-257-7222.

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Why worry about DEI and not the Old Boy Network? (Hour 1)

September 16, 2024

The Emmys were on last night and John Leguizamo did not hold back on Hollywood and their inclusivity. This brings up the larger question of why DEI is important. This also begs the question - why is no one complaining about the Old Boys Network?

Dr. Ben Weston urges everyone to get the latest flu shot.

Songs
Beyonce - Freedom
SNAP - The Power
Liz Phair - Why Can't I Breathe
Lita Ford - Kiss Me Deadly

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!

THERE IS NO EV MANDATE (Hour 1)

June 17, 2024

Maggie has 2 myths stuck in her craw. 1 - Joe Biden drilled more oil in the US than Donald Trump. 2 - There is no EV mandate.

Dr Ben Weston has health safety tips for dealing with the summer heat which is coming on strong.

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!

Babies & Opioids (but not at the same time) (Hour 2)

April 24, 2023

We talk about Milwaukee Department of Health' Birth Outcomes Made Better or (BOMB) doula program with the program manager, Christina Drain, and Deputy Commissioner of Community Health, Erica Olivier.

Then we talk to Dr. Ben Weston about opioid harm reduction and prevention strategies.

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