The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie takes on the menace of gerrymandering with Greta Bedekovics from the Center for American Progress, unpacking how mid-decade redistricting distorts democracy and opens the door to election rigging. They spotlight the urgent need for federal reform, including the recently proposed Freedom to Vote Act. Later, Stacey Abrams joins the conversation to address the creeping […]

Guests: Greta Bedekovics, Stacey Abrams

Tue Sep 9, 2025

42:11

Maggie, along with Jim Santelle, dives into a whirlwind of political drama, beginning with Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, escalating regional tensions. The U.S. economy comes under scrutiny with a stark revision showing 911,000 fewer jobs created under Trump, raising new doubts about his economic stewardship. The Epstein files add explosive revelations, including […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Tue Sep 9, 2025

42:15

Maggie wades into the murky waters of economic spin, taking aim at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s evasive appearance on NBC’s Meet the Press. She calls out his failure to answer Kristen Welker’s sharp questions about the real impact of Trump’s tariffs on American companies like John Deere, Nike, and major automakers. Maggie argues that CEOs […]

Mon Sep 8, 2025

42:12

Maggie breaks down the weekend’s biggest headlines: Russia escalates its air assault on Ukraine, while the U.S. imposes new sanctions on Palestinian human rights groups. At home, the Supreme Court’s ruling on immigration stops in Los Angeles sparks dissent from Justice Sotomayor and reignites debates over racial profiling. Meanwhile, Donald Trump grabs attention once again—this […]

Guest: JoCasta Zamarripa

Mon Sep 8, 2025

42:27

Maggie Daun, joined by Executive Director of Fair Wisconsin Abigail Swetz, dissects the Trump administration’s impact on democracy, focusing on the erosion of rights for minorities, particularly immigrants and the LGBTQIA+ community. They critique the administration’s foreign and domestic policies, questioning their alignment with American values. Abigail Swetz emphasizes empathy and respect in supporting trans […]

Guest: Abigail Swetz

Fri Sep 5, 2025

41:03

Maggie Daun and guest Professor Howard Schweber dive into the chaotic landscape of Trump’s second term, exposing how erratic policies undermine U.S. credibility globally and domestically. They highlight the economic fallout as global powers like China and Russia create trade networks sans the U.S., threatening the dollar’s reserve status and U.S. business viability. On foreign […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Fri Sep 5, 2025

40:29

Guest host Jim Santelle sits down with Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride to discuss lessons from his book City on the Edge, reflecting on leadership through the upheavals of 2020. McBride underscores the importance of due process and the constitutional limits on protest response, while offering insight into Wauwatosa’s shifting political landscape and its growing influence […]

Guest: Kristin Hansen

Thu Sep 4, 2025

41:14

Guest host Jim Santelle explores the intersection of education, democracy, and municipal leadership. He opens this first hour with a sharp look at a federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s interference in Harvard’s funding, underscoring the importance of academic freedom. The focus then shifts to Northwestern University, where the president’s resignation reveals the […]

Guest: Dennis McBride

Thu Sep 4, 2025

41:48

Maggie unpacks the ongoing fight over bail reform, focusing on Wisconsin’s distinct laws and the national debate intensified by Trump’s proposals. Retired Lt. Diane Goldstein advocates for threat-based bail decisions, challenging wealth-driven disparities and exposing flaws in the bail bond industry. As civil rights concerns flare over a violent incident in Wisconsin, the conversation turns […]

Guest: Diane Goldstein

Wed Sep 3, 2025

42:03

Maggie takes a sharp look at the intersection of politics and environmental policy in Wisconsin. The episode opens with local and national updates, from controversial actions by Milwaukee Police to the Trump administration’s ongoing legal battles. Maggie critiques Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s partisanship and examines the political maneuvering around the Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program. […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Jeramey Jannene, Jodi Habush Sinykin

Wed Sep 3, 2025

42:07