The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie delivers a powerful hour with retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who connects the dots between climate change and national security. Drawing on his leadership during Hurricane Katrina, Honoré warns of the military and intelligence challenges posed by melting ice caps, rising seas, and extreme weather, while sharply criticizing the Trump administration’s environmental rollbacks as […]

Guests: Gen. Russel Honore, Kristin Dassler-Alfheim

Wed Sep 17, 2025

42:27

Maggie takes aim at the ongoing assault on Wisconsin’s public education system, exposing the chronic defunding and the unchecked expansion of voucher schools that drain resources without accountability. She speaks with Representative Angelina Cruz, who shares her journey from teacher to lawmaker—sparked by anti-union legislation and deep education cuts. Maggie also unpacks the political battleground […]

Guest: Angelina Cruz

Wed Sep 17, 2025

42:04

Maggie exposes the political maneuvers undermining support for Wisconsin’s veterans and healthcare system. Representative Amaad Rivera-Wagner joins to discuss the defunding of the Veteran Housing and Recovery Program, pointing to partisan gridlock driven by Robin Vos and state GOP leadership. Despite bipartisan backing, critical funding for unhoused veterans remains blocked by the MAGA movement. On […]

Guest: Amaad Rivera-Wagner

Tue Sep 16, 2025

42:09

Maggie dives into National Voter Registration Day, urging listeners to double-check their registration and underscoring the importance of voting as a civic duty. Register or check your current registration at myvote.wi.gov. She breaks startling news about airlines selling passenger data to the U.S. government, sparking serious privacy concerns. This hour escalates with fiery congressional testimony […]

Guest: David Crowley

Tue Sep 16, 2025

43:01

In this hour, Maggie sits down with Ryan Strnad, a beer vendor turned Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor. Strnad reflects on his path from union steward to political hopeful, motivated by strong support for organized labor and opposition to Act 10 and right-to-work laws. He also critiques the state’s COVID-19 restrictions, emphasizing economic concerns over […]

Guest: Ryan Strnad

Mon Sep 15, 2025

42:03

In this first hour, Maggie is joined by Dan Shafer and Jack Eckblad to unpack the politically charged aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. They explore the starkly different left- and right-wing responses, from MAGA figures’ incendiary rhetoric—including calls for civil conflict—to GOP legislative moves targeting so-called “terror sympathizers.” The conversation zeroes in on the challenge […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Jack Eckblad

Mon Sep 15, 2025

42:14

In a riveting episode, Maggie Daun interviews former U.S. ambassador Norm Eisen. Eisen highlights the systemic failures in government transparency and accountability, underscoring the need to release the Trump-Epstein files. He critiques Trump’s policies, blaming them for economic instability and benefiting only the elite. The show transitions to Wisconsin’s legislative scene with State Senator Kristen […]

Guests: Kristin Dassler-Alfheim, Norm Eisen

Wed Sep 10, 2025

0:00

Today right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot by a sniper at Utah Valley University. Meanwhile, yet another tragic school shooting took place in Colorado. Kirk’s death has ignited a fierce debate on political violence and gun control in the U.S., highlighting our nation’s struggle with gun-related deaths. Maggie Daun questions America’s identity amid rising […]

Wed Sep 10, 2025

41:56

Maggie takes on the menace of gerrymandering with Greta Bedekovics from the Center for American Progress, unpacking how mid-decade redistricting distorts democracy and opens the door to election rigging. They spotlight the urgent need for federal reform, including the recently proposed Freedom to Vote Act. Later, Stacey Abrams joins the conversation to address the creeping […]

Guests: Greta Bedekovics, Stacey Abrams

Tue Sep 9, 2025

42:11

Maggie, along with Jim Santelle, dives into a whirlwind of political drama, beginning with Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, escalating regional tensions. The U.S. economy comes under scrutiny with a stark revision showing 911,000 fewer jobs created under Trump, raising new doubts about his economic stewardship. The Epstein files add explosive revelations, including […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

Tue Sep 9, 2025

42:15