The Maggie Daun Show

From Congress and courts to burgers and baseball, Maggie kicks off the hour with a spirited look at the local love for America’s pastime. But hold the peanuts and crackerjack—news breaks of ICE agents interrogating kids at a New York baseball practice. Maggie dives into this and chats with Greg Gunderson about Wisconsin’s rural woes, […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Teri Barr

Jul 11, 2025

41:39

In a jaw-dropping hour, Maggie and former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle breaks down bombshell reporting from The New York Times: top FBI officials Kash Patel and Dan Bongino are allegedly administering loyalty polygraphs—not for national security, but to find out whether senior agents have mocked them. Maggie and Dan blast the tests as a gross […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Jul 11, 2025

41:45

Maggie Daun welcomes GOP State Rep. Duke Tucker for a lively conversation on his proposal to implement term limits for Wisconsin state offices. Though the idea lacks widespread support in the legislature, Tucker makes the case that term limits could break the grip of career politicians and bring new energy into state governance. The discussion […]

Guest: Duke Tucker

Jul 10, 2025

41:49

Maggie dives into the complexities of Wisconsin’s shifting political and economic landscape. This hour begins with a close look at the state’s contentious budget—the first in over a decade to require Democratic votes due to newly drawn fair maps. Dan Shafer unpacks how Governor Evers and Democratic lawmakers navigated negotiations and whether they effectively used […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Jeramey Jannene, Mark Sommerhauser

Jul 10, 2025

41:09

Maggie unpacks the University of Wisconsin’s ongoing struggle for stable funding amid political deadlock—even after a $256 million boost, critical gaps remain. Crystal Potts joins to champion the Wisconsin Idea and the vital role public higher education plays in the state’s future. Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers sweep the Dodgers with electric performances from Jackson Chourio […]

Guest: Crystal Potts

Jul 9, 2025

41:18

Maggie breaks down the Supreme Court’s move to block a controversial Florida immigration law before turning to Wisconsin’s farming future with State Senator Brad Pfaff. He outlines how the Agricultural Purchase Program and Right to Repair bill can empower family farmers and curb corporate overreach. The discussion then shifts to redistricting with Iuscely (“Cely”) Flores […]

Guests: Brad Pfaff, Iuscely Flores

Jul 9, 2025

41:38

In this hour, Maggie unpacks the economic and legal chaos reshaping American life. First, she digs into Donald Trump’s erratic tariff policies—policies that, as economist Lindsay Owens explains, have triggered higher consumer costs and destabilized entire sectors. Owens also breaks down the “Big Brutal Bill,” a sweeping piece of legislation that slashes vital public services […]

Guests: Jeff Mandell, Lindsay Owens

Jul 8, 2025

41:49

Maggie delivers a jam-packed hour with guest co-host Angela Lang. They dissect the mounting threats to labor rights in America and opens with the Supreme Court’s latest decision that clears the way for the Trump administration’s federal workforce cuts, with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent warning of dire consequences for public service protections. They also […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Stephanie Bloomingdale

Jul 8, 2025

41:23

Maggie and Matt Rothschild dig into the intersection of politics and public safety—from Governor Evers’ hint at a third term to the devastating floods sweeping through Texas. They explore Evers’ centrist appeal and the growing call for fresh Democratic leadership, reflecting broader frustrations with the limitations of the two-party system. Turning to the Texas floods, […]

Guest: Matt Rothschild

Jul 7, 2025

41:50

Maggie opens the show with Matt Rothschild, unpacking Wisconsin’s turbulent political landscape. With the biennial state budget now signed, State Senator Dianne Hesselbein joins to highlight key Democratic wins: increased funding for special education, vital support for the UW system, and critical relief for childcare providers. Despite strong GOP opposition, Democrats pushed through meaningful investments […]

Guests: Dianne Hesselbein, Matt Rothschild

Jul 7, 2025

41:30