Dan Shafer
The Right Freak Out Machine
Maggie begins this hour by looking into the recent German elections. The far-right party has doubled their support in national elections in just four years. Over the weekend, they gained almost 20 percent of the support. Young people voted either far right or far left. Not a lot of young centrist voters. Sound familiar? Political Editor, Dan Shafer, also joins Maggie this hour for "State Slate." Maggie and Dan discuss the state superintendent race. You can check out the latest here: https://www.therecombobulationarea.news/p/could-brittany-kinser-win-the-race. This one, according to Dan, could be a really close! And Gov. Evers budget address has the right completely freaking out...over semantics.
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Let’s Go To The Movies! (Hour 2)
It's Friday, which means it's time to Recombobulate the news with our Political Editor Dan Shafer! Then, Pete Schwaba, host of Civic Media's Nite Lite stops by to discuss the Oscars, as well as all the hot shows everyone is watching! And because you finished your plate, enjoy This Shouldn't Be A Thing - By The Hair Of My Chinny Chin Chin Edition
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It’s a Wisconsin Wednesday!
It's a Wisconsin Wednesday! Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer joins Maggie to begin today's show. There is so much going on in Wisconsin politics. Dan and Maggie start with Gov. Evers budget address - the most pro-kid budget in state history. They also discuss the state primary race for superintendent. It's going to be an interesting race between Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser. Plus we're "Over the Hump with Trump." Gray Gunderson from Civic station, WCQM in Park Falls, joins Maggie to talk about the annual Birkebeiner. It's happening this weekend! Check it out more at https://www.birkie.com/. Gray and Maggie also talk about the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin and some Birkie fashion.
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2025 Biennial Budget Message & Spring Primary Results
Listen to Civic Media's special broadcast coverage of Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers' 2025-27 biennial budget message, the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee's follow-up press conference, and election results from Wisconsin's spring primary.
Civic Media host Todd Allbaugh anchors Civic Media's special coverage from Madison with contributions from Dan Shafer and Jimmie Kaska. Tune in for insight from Wisconsin Democratic Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez, former state Senator Rob Cowles (R-Green Bay) and current state Senator Kelda Roys (D-Madison).
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The Spring Primary and the race for State Superintendent
Believe it or not, it is once again time for Wisconsinites to head to the polls and vote. I know, we all have a bit of election fatigue after 2024, but the Spring Election Primary is coming up on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
One race that will be on every ballot for the Spring Primary is for State Superintendent. Incumbent Jill Underly is seeking another term, and two candidates are challenging her — Jeff Wright, superintendent for Sauk Prairie Schools, and Brittany Kinser, an education consultant and former charter school executive.
Kinser’s candidacy, in particular, is gaining steam. Her campaign reported raising more than $500,000, far more than what Underly or Wright have brought in. With that type of financial support, this could prove to be a more competitive race for state superintendent than what we’ve seen in quite some time. This is becoming a real race to watch.
Non-Partisan In Name Only (Hour 2)
In our second hour, we're Recombobulating....ON A WEDNESDAY!! That's right, Civic Media Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer joins us to talk about the races for State Superintendent, as well as Supreme Court (spoiler, it's all about the money...again) and Summerfest is coming and the lineup is out! And we wouldn't leave you empty handed, it's time for This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Step This Way Edition
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way!
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I’m In Charge Around Here
On today's show, Maggie calls out Trump's loyalty pledges. On applications, people are being asked questions like "Was January 6 an inside job?" It's not loyalty to a country. It's loyalty to a person. It's asking applicants and appointees to lean into the lies.
Dan Shafer also joins Maggie this hour for another edition of "State Slate." Today, Maggie and Dan discuss the bill proposed by Wisconsin Republicans which would limit school referendums, essentially boxing in local communities. Dan also reminds us that we are one week away from Gov. Tony Evers budget address! We are also only one week away from the state primary, which includes the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. It's turning into a really competitive race!
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This Is What We’ll Do (Hour 2)
It's Friday, so we have Civic Media Political Editor Dan Shafer to recombobulate the news and we're talking his new column on all the correct things the Trump Campaign did last year. The texts and calls roll in on this one and it's a hard road for the Democrats going forward. And we love to celebrate the weekend with another This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Under The Sea Edition
As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way!
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Adjusting To A New Political Reality with Dan Shafer (Hour 2)
We kick off today’s second hour with some audio from Democrats Brian Schiff and Elizabeth Warren about why Elon Musk’s FBI raids and Treasury information breaches matter to the average American. Todd finds it difficult to believe that most Trump voters intended for Elon Musk to get their social security numbers, but Wisconsin’s own Robin Vos says, “hell yeah I voted for this and its [sic] better than I expected.”
At the bottom of the hour, Civic Media’s Political Editor and Founder of The Recombobulation Area Dan Shafer joins us to talk about last-minute NBA trades and his latest political article.
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Where Things Stand
Maggie dives into the laundry list of Donald Trump's crazy presidential moves. From Federal Aviation Administration firings to withdrawing from the UN Health Council. Don't forget funding freezes, shuttering the USAID, abolishing the Department of Education, and mass deportations. There's so much more! The whiplash is painful, but what does it all mean?Maggie gives her answer during hour two.
Plus, Civic Media's Political Editor, Dan Shafer joins Maggie for another edition of the "State Slate." Dan and Maggie examine what's happening right here in Wisconsin. It's election season...again. Don't forget early voting for the February 18 spring primary is officially underway. Check out the spring ballot at myvote.wi.gov.
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!
