The Maggie Daun Show

In this hour, Maggie hosts former judges John Tinder and Diane Wood, discussing Keep Our Republic’s letter (https://keepourrepublic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ConDay-letter.pdf) advocating for judicial independence amid rising threats and misinformation. They emphasize the judiciary’s nonpartisan role, pushing back against the perception of partisanship in the courts. Meanwhile, Donald Trump’s incoherent rant at the UN, where he bizarrely claims […]

Guests: Diane Wood, John Daniel Tinder

Wed Sep 24, 2025

42:37

Maggie kicks off with Milwaukee Brewers’ playoff hopes before diving into the political drama of Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Eric Siebert’s firing and James Comey’s potential federal indictment. This hour features Trevor Jung (trevorjung.com), a dynamic Senate candidate from District 21, who shares his inspiring immigrant story and his platform built on the ‘5 T’s’—training, talent, […]

Guests: Sarah Harrison, Trevor Jung

Wed Sep 24, 2025

42:07

In this high-stakes hour, Maggie dives into the murky waters of politics and policy with State Senator Kelda Roys, a Democratic contender for Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race in 2026. They tackle pressing issues like Wisconsin’s housing crisis, the impact of Trump’s administration on healthcare, and the fight for affordable childcare. Maggie and Kelda discuss the economic […]

Guest: Kelda Roys

Tue Sep 23, 2025

42:01

Maggie and former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle unravel the Supreme Court’s shadow docket ruling, enabling President Trump to fire certain federal officials without cause, overturning 90 years of precedent. They delve into the alarming implications for agency independence, emphasizing the risk to everyday Americans if agencies become political tools. This hour also covers Trump’s DOJ […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Tue Sep 23, 2025

42:38

Maggie has a complicated discussion on extremism with Luke Baumgartner, a research fellow at George Washington University specializing in domestic violent extremism. They delve into the rise of right-wing violence in the U.S. and the dangerous rhetoric of the Great Replacement Theory, which falsely claims a conspiracy to replace white populations. Baumgartner highlights the role […]

Guest: Luke Baumgartner

Mon Sep 22, 2025

42:27

Maggie and her guest, Professor Howard Schweber, dissect the Trump administration’s alarming impact on public policy and science. This hour highlights the CDC’s vaccine panel debacle, where anecdotes were mistaken for data, and Trump’s baseless claim linking Tylenol to autism. They discuss the broader implications of these actions, including the erosion of expertise and the […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Mon Sep 22, 2025

42:17

Maggie unpacks the growing danger of “censorship by proxy,” where government pressure and political influence shape media mergers and silence voices. With the FCC and figures like Charlie Kirk at the center, she and former US Attorney, Jim Santelle, expose the hypocrisy of those who once championed free speech but now embrace censorship when it […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, Teri Barr

Fri Sep 19, 2025

42:29

Maggie dives into the heated national debate over free speech versus hate speech in today’s volatile political climate. Joined by former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle, she unpacks GOP claims of “hate speech” by liberals in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. The conversation examines incendiary rhetoric from Donald Trump, Kirk, and others, and asks: where […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Fri Sep 19, 2025

42:39

Maggie interviews retired U.S. Army Green Beret Lieutenant Anthony Aguilar, who blew the whistle on dire conditions in Gaza while working with UG Solutions. Aguilar describes chaotic humanitarian aid sites tied to a U.S.-Israeli initiative, where desperate civilians were met with violence—including live ammunition fired by contractors. His revelations allege murder, systemic failures, and private […]

Guest: Anthony Aguilar

Thu Sep 18, 2025

42:57

Maggie unpacks the firestorm surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation and the FCC’s unprecedented pressure on ABC affiliates. After Kimmel’s sharp comedic jab following Charlie Kirk’s murder, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accused affiliates of “news distortion” and urged them to preempt the show—an ironic turn given his past defense of free speech. Maggie explores the chilling implications […]

Guest: Kathleen Bartzen Culver

Thu Sep 18, 2025

42:47