The Maggie Daun Show

As we near July 4th, Maggie explores how Americans can transcend political division and strengthen democracy through shared values. In this hour, Maggie is joined political scientist Katherine Cramer, author of The Politics of Resentment, to examine the roots of rural discontent in Wisconsin and its national impact. Cramer sheds light on the sense of neglect […]

Guest: Kathy Cramer

Jul 2, 2025

42:58

Maggie hosts a July 4th special dissecting America’s democratic foundations and current challenges. Historian David Voelker explores myths like Manifest Destiny and American exceptionalism, emphasizing the complexity and influence of Native cultures in shaping the U.S. He highlights the Declaration of Independence as an ‘accountability document’ urging citizens to uphold democratic ideals. Political scientist Howard […]

Guests: David Voelker, Howard Schweber

Jul 2, 2025

42:58

In the second hour, Maggie and guest co-host Jim Santelle dive into whether Democrats are constantly playing catch-up—struggling to anticipate the next move from the Trump administration. They argue that it’s time to stop reacting and start seeing the bigger picture. It’s not enough to simply decry the courts or the administration—we need to connect […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, Kristen Crowell

Jul 1, 2025

41:45

Maggie is joined by guest co-host Jim Santelle as they kick off the hour with Senator LaTonya Johnson. She breaks down the newly agreed upon Wisconsin budget bill and highlights the compromises struck between Republicans and Democrats—emphasizing that, at times, concessions are necessary to improve the lives of Wisconsinites. Senator Johnson also underscores key wins […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, LaTonya Johnson

Jul 1, 2025

41:58

As Maggie enjoys an extended holiday weekend, Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang step in as today’s guest co-hosts. They kick off the hour with Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, to unpack the potential fallout from the so-called “Big Brutal” bill. This legislation aims to eliminate Medicaid funding for services provided by […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Tanya Atkinson

Jun 30, 2025

41:19

While Maggie is away for the long pre–July 4 weekend, today’s show is guest-hosted by Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang. They kick off the hour with a timely conversation about what Independence Day means in 2025—especially at a time when many Americans are struggling to celebrate freedoms they feel are under threat. Later in the […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Iuscely Flores

Jun 30, 2025

40:32

In a seismic 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the use of universal injunctions, limiting federal judges’ ability to block executive actions nationwide. The ruling carries far-reaching consequences—from immigration policy and birthright citizenship to civil rights enforcement—reshaping the legal landscape across the country. As guest host Jim Santelle discuses, Justice Sonia Sotomayor blasted […]

Jun 27, 2025

40:39

Guest host Jim Santelle guides us through a high-stakes day in U.S. law and politics as the Supreme Court releases six consequential opinions, including a landmark ruling on birthright citizenship and a decision curbing the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Jim is joined by John Vaudreuil of Keep Our Republic to unpack […]

Guest: John Vaudreuil

Jun 27, 2025

40:34

Maggie unpacks the ethical firestorm surrounding Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s appearance at a partisan fundraiser, raising serious questions about judicial integrity. She contrasts the outrage—or lack thereof—with scrutiny faced by Justice Rebecca Dallet, highlighting glaring double standards within the judiciary. Maggie also focuses to the devastating implications of the so-called “Big Brutal Bill,” […]

Jun 26, 2025

41:52

Maggie begins today’s show by unpacking the far-reaching consequences of recent U.S. military strikes on Iran with expert guests Russell Lucas and Allison McManus. Together, they explore whether the bombings deterred Iran’s nuclear ambitions—or merely poured fuel on an already volatile situation. The discussion then shifts to the stark contrast between the Trump administration’s soaring […]

Guest: Russell Lucas

Jun 26, 2025

41:37