The Maggie Daun Show

The Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady, signaling caution amid persistent inflation and rising unemployment—drawing fire from Donald Trump. Economist Indi Dutta-Gupta explains how inconsistent economic policy, including tariffs and tax cuts, has fueled uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care sends shockwaves through the LGBTQ+ community, threatening decades […]

Guests: Abigail Swetz, Indivar Dutta-Gupta

Jun 18, 2025

42:22

Maggie tackles two explosive stories shaking the nation. First, she breaks down a new lawsuit alleging Elon Musk attempted to buy influence in Wisconsin’s elections. Joined by Jeff Mandell and Scott Thompson of Law Forward, the conversation explores how billionaire interference threatens to turn elections into auctions. Then, foreign policy expert Ilan Berman from the […]

Guests: Ilan Berman, Jeff Mandell, Scott Thompson

Jun 18, 2025

42:53

Maggie breaks down the Senate’s brutal budget bill—slashing Medicaid while handing out tax breaks to the ultra-rich. With razor-thin margins and growing public backlash, Americans are seeing through what Maggie calls a modern-day ‘Reverse Robin Hood’ scheme. As domestic policy tightens its grip on working families, international tensions escalate. Trump signals possible military action against […]

Guest: Dora Drake

Jun 17, 2025

42:02

Maggie dives headfirst into a whirlwind of political drama and policy shifts in this hour. From the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander to the Trump administration’s escalating attacks on Democratic-led cities, Maggie unpacks the rhetoric—and the risks. Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten (scholtenforiowa.com), a professional baseball player (who plays for an official partner to […]

Guests: Cavalier Johnson, JD Scholten, Josh Kaul

Jun 17, 2025

42:05

Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dive into a critical debate: Do Democrats share any blame for the rise in political violence, or does it stem squarely from Donald Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric? As Trump continues to incite violence and demonize his opponents, Maggie and Mat examine the consequences of escalating political language. They also confront […]

Guest: Howard Schweber

Jun 16, 2025

42:21

In this hour, Maggie Daun and guest co-host, Matt Rothschild delve into the political tumult of the weekend. A Reagan-appointed judge, William Young, declared cuts to NIH grants by the Trump administration illegal, citing them as discriminatory against racial and LGBTQ communities, delivering a rare judicial rebuke with startling language. Simultaneously, Minnesota reels from targeted […]

Guests: Jordana Green, Matt Blake, Matt Rothschild

Jun 16, 2025

42:56

Maggie and guest co-host Jim Santelle take aim at Tony Wied’s unconstitutional bill targeting so-called “anarchist jurisdictions,” calling out its performative politics and the deeper issue of wealth being siphoned upward. They expose MAGA hypocrisy and the ongoing “suckerization” of American voters, urging a shift in focus toward real economic injustices. And in another weekly […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Jim Santelle

Jun 13, 2025

41:48

Happy Friday! To begin this hour, Maggie and guest co-host, Jim Santelle, dive into Wisconsin’s budget standoff, exposing the GOP’s refusal to fund public schools while doubling down on incarceration spending. Senator LaTonya Johnson, ranking Democrat on the Joint Finance Committee, joins to call out the hypocrisy and advocate for investments in education and reentry […]

Guests: Jim Santelle, LaTonya Johnson

Jun 13, 2025

42:32

Maggie sounds the alarm on rising authoritarianism as protests erupt over Trump’s military deployment in California. Rallying behind the growing No Kings movement, Maggie urges us to embrace peaceful resistance and stand firm in defense of democracy. With Trump’s approval ratings in freefall and accusations of unconstitutional overreach mounting, the segment dives into the fragility […]

Jun 12, 2025

42:12

Maggie dives deep into new analyses with Mark Sommerhauser from the Wisconsin Policy Forum and Natasha Murphy from the Center for American Progress. They unpack the devastating potential of the “Big Brutal Bill.” With $87 billion in federal funding at stake, Wisconsin’s working families could face a harsh new economic reality if proposed budget cuts […]

Guests: Jeramey Jannene, Mark Sommerhauser, Natasha Murphy

Jun 12, 2025

41:43