The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie and Professor Howard Schweber dissect the Trump administration’s alarming use of unchecked power, likening it to a loaded weapon ready to infringe on democratic principles. They highlight how Trump’s actions echo the dangerous precedents set by historical cases like Korematsu. This hour also critiques the administration’s deceit and manipulation of legal frameworks, emphasizing the […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Tue Oct 14, 2025

41:28

Maggie and Professor Howard Schweber dive into the alarming expansion of presidential powers under Trump, focusing on the extrajudicial killings of alleged cartel members and the unrequested deployment of National Guards. They expose the administration’s reliance on flimsy legal justifications and refusal to provide evidence in Congress or courts, asserting unchecked executive power. The discussion […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Tue Oct 14, 2025

42:41

Maggie and Tom Palzewicz dissect the ongoing political turmoil, focusing on the House shutdown led by Speaker Mike Johnson. They reveal the GOP’s efforts to block a discharge petition that could release Epstein files, highlighting Trump’s influence over the Speaker. Maggie exposes the Republican lie claiming Democrats want to give free healthcare to undocumented immigrants, […]

Guest: Tom Palzewicz

Mon Oct 13, 2025

42:25

In this first hour, Maggie Daun and Tom Palzewicz dissect the tangled web of political corruption and hypocrisy surrounding U.S.–Qatar relations. Once branding Qatar a “funder of terrorism,” Donald Trump has since reversed course—now approving a U.S. Air Force base in Idaho while reportedly securing a $5.5 billion golf resort deal in Qatar. Maggie and […]

Guest: Tom Palzewicz

Mon Oct 13, 2025

42:32

As political tensions escalate, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) faces an existential threat. Health policy expert Jennifer Sullivan outlines the devastating impact of cutting premium tax credits—jeopardizing coverage for more than 22 million Americans. With the MAGA regime tightening its hold on power, Democrats scramble to safeguard access to affordable healthcare. The unstable insurance marketplace […]

Guests: Jennifer Sullivan, Teri Barr

Fri Oct 10, 2025

42:50

Maggie unpacks a storm of political deceit and policy fallout, spotlighting a federal court’s rebuke of Trump-era tactics. Judge April Perry’s ruling exposes how the administration exaggerated claims of rebellion to justify the misuse of federal forces against peaceful protesters. Maggie also calls out the hypocrisy of political figures like Kristi Noem, contrasting their past […]

Guest: Jeramey Jannene

Fri Oct 10, 2025

42:33

Maggie examines the troubling misuse of military force in domestic politics, spotlighting Donald Trump’s controversial deployment of the National Guard and ICE agents in cities like Chicago. Professor Josh Braver, Assistant Law Professor at the University of Wisconsin, underscores the constitutional risks of eroding civilian control of the military and Trump’s disregard for established legal […]

Guest: Josh Braver

Thu Oct 9, 2025

41:45

Maggie unpacks a whirlwind of current affairs, including the controversial indictment of Letitia James by a Trump-appointed prosecutor and a heated discussion on a recent Milwaukee police shooting. She also examines the ongoing federal government shutdown, highlighting the furlough of essential workers amid political gridlock. On the international stage, Maggie explores a tentative Gaza peace […]

Thu Oct 9, 2025

41:25

Diving into democracy, Maggie explores the controversial decision by a Waukesha County judge requiring the Wisconsin Elections Commission to verify voter citizenship, sparking debate on election security and logistics. Joined by Mike Tate and Scott Klug of the Democracy Defense Project, discussions highlight bipartisan efforts to improve voter confidence through early ballot processing and standardized […]

Guests: Mike Tate, Scott Klug

Wed Oct 8, 2025

42:25

Maggie blends Brewers updates with a sharp look at the Trump administration’s controversial cuts to Wisconsin’s special education funding. She then shifts focus to the future of politics, joined by Emily Cherniack of New Politics, to examine why service-driven leadership matters more than elitist credentials. Together, they highlight rising leaders like Milwaukee County Executive David […]

Guest: Emily Cherniack

Wed Oct 8, 2025

42:21