The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie takes on Charlie Kirk head-on, dissecting his manipulative rhetoric piece by piece. She exposes his tactics—straw man arguments, false premises, and inflammatory dog whistles—as the hallmarks of propaganda rather than debate. From his unfounded attacks on race, gender, and education to baseless comparisons like equating abortion with the Holocaust, Maggie dismantles Kirk’s narrative and […]

Wed Oct 1, 2025

42:10

Maggie takes a fiery stand against Charlie Kirk’s divisive rhetoric, breaking down the tactics often used within the MAGA movement. She dismantles GOP myths about the government shutdown—particularly the false claim that Democrats want to give healthcare to undocumented immigrants—while spotlighting the real-world impact of Trump’s tariffs on Wisconsin soybean farmers. Maggie also digs into […]

Guest: Jessica Seawright

Wed Oct 1, 2025

42:07

Maggie tackles a whirlwind of topics, starting with a fiery ruling by Judge William Young condemning the Trump administration’s unconstitutional crackdown on pro-Palestinian students, asserting the vital need to defend free speech. She also critiques Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s embarrassing speech to military leaders, emphasizing unnecessary issues like grooming and physical fitness while ignoring […]

Tue Sep 30, 2025

42:11

Maggie and Angela Lang tackle the controversial veneration of Charlie Kirk, whose racist and misogynistic remarks have sparked debate. Kirk’s rhetoric, including derogatory comments about Black women and support for the ‘Great Replacement’ theory, underscores a worrying normalization of hate speech in politics. They critique Democrats for their muted response to Kirk’s legacy, while contrasting […]

Guest: Angela Lang

Tue Sep 30, 2025

42:01

Maggie dives into the complexities of global and domestic politics with Professor Lowell Barrington, unpacking Trump and Netanyahu’s fraught Gaza peace proposal that calls for Hamas’ surrender without offering a viable path to Palestinian statehood. The conversation explores skepticism over the fractured state of Hamas and Netanyahu’s precarious hold on power. Maggie also critiques Trump’s […]

Guest: Prof. Lowell Barrington

Mon Sep 29, 2025

42:30

Maggie covers the full spectrum—from Wisconsin sports to national politics. She celebrates the Brewers’ historic season while lamenting the Packers’ struggles, then pivots to the political arena. Maggie critiques Speaker Mike Johnson’s misleading comments on January 6th and calls on Republicans to stop spreading falsehoods. She also pushes back on Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s praise of […]

Guest: Heather Williams

Mon Sep 29, 2025

41:55

Maggie dives into the chaos of politics as she dissects the alarming gathering of military leaders in Virginia amidst speculation of martial law and government shutdowns. She highlights the Republican blockade of a Veterans Housing and Recovery Program in Wisconsin, emphasizing the dire need for bipartisan support to aid veterans. On a lighter note, Maggie […]

Guests: Jeff Smith, Teri Barr

Fri Sep 26, 2025

42:56

Dive into a riveting discussion on the enduring mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald’s sinking and its symbolic intertwining with America’s economic upheaval in the 1970s. Maggie is joined by historians Tom Nelson and Jerald Podair. They explore the infamous ship’s legacy as a representation of the hardworking Midwest spirit and its catastrophic end amidst rogue […]

Guests: Jerald Podair, Tom Nelson

Fri Sep 26, 2025

42:24

Maggie discusses the crucial role of family farms with Wisconsin Farmers Union (www.wisconsinfarmersunion.com) President Darin Von Ruden and author Brian Reisinger, highlighting the economic and legislative challenges they face. Reisinger’s book ‘Land Rich, Cash Poor’ paints a stark picture of dwindling farms, urging a revamp of outdated agricultural policies. Von Ruden emphasizes the need for […]

Guests: Brian Reisinger, Darin Von Ruden

Thu Sep 25, 2025

41:58

Broadcasting from the Reisinger Family Farm in Spring Green, this episode celebrates Jim and Jean Reisinger’s 49th anniversary and dives into the legacy of family farming. Brian Reisinger shares insights from his acclaimed book ‘Land Rich Cash Poor,’ exploring a century of agricultural evolution and economic challenges. Maggie discusses mental health in farming communities with […]

Guests: Brenda Statz, Brian Reisinger, Cindy Updike, Dorothy Harms, Jean Reisinger, Jim Reisinger, Malia Reisinger

Thu Sep 25, 2025

41:46