The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie dives into the significance of Veterans Day, tracing its roots from Armistice Day and honoring America’s 17.5 million veterans. She is joined by retired Lt. Colonel Chris Ford, who discusses the veteran suicide crisis, revealing staggering statistics and emphasizing the importance of organizations like We Face the Fight. The conversation shifts to the political […]

Guest: Chris Ford

Tue Nov 11, 2025

42:11

Maggie takes aim at the inaction of the MAGA movement on healthcare, highlighting 3,217 days of control without substantive solutions. She criticizes eight Senate Democrats for capitulating to a no-deal with the MAGA faction, questioning their strategic foresight. Angela Lang joins to express frustration over Democratic passivity despite recent electoral victories. This hour also features […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Jeff Mandell

Tue Nov 11, 2025

44:01

Maggie dives into the disheartening capitulation of eight Senate Democrats amidst the shutdown drama, arguing for primary challenges against them. She debates with caller Gary about SNAP benefits and the misconceptions surrounding welfare fraud, emphasizing the dire need for robust auditing without harming those in genuine need. Kay from Milwaukee dismantles stereotypes about SNAP recipients, […]

Mon Nov 10, 2025

0:00

Maggie is fired up over the Senate Democrats’ capitulation on the government shutdown deal. She lambasts a group of Democratic senators who she claims put their electoral prospects over their constituents’ needs, failing to secure a meaningful negotiation on ACA subsidies and other critical issues. This hour critiques the lack of a solid Republican healthcare […]

Mon Nov 10, 2025

42:01

Maggie dives into the alarming influence of elite MAGA operatives aiming to establish an American aristocracy, backed by figures like Chris Buskirk and Peter Thiel. This shift, fueled by changes in taxation and Supreme Court rulings equating money with speech, represents a colossal wealth transfer to the ultra-rich, threatening democracy. The discussion then pivots to […]

Guests: Steven Wright, Teri Barr

Fri Nov 7, 2025

42:41

Maggie critiques the ongoing shutdown drama, spotlighting Senate Democrats’ compromise to extend ACA subsidies for a year, challenging Republicans to propose their healthcare reforms. She dissects the political landscape, decrying the wealth disparity exacerbated by the Trump administration’s policies and the so-called ‘big brutal bill.’ Maggie slams the MAGA movement’s welfare for the wealthy and […]

Fri Nov 7, 2025

42:22

In a riveting exposé, Maggie Daun and Dr. Demetre Daskalakis delve deep into the troubling politicization of public health under RFK Jr.’s influence at the CDC. Dr. Daskalakis highlights the dangerous shift from science-driven policies to cherry-picked data supporting political agendas, risking public health with misinformation on vaccines and diseases. They discuss the weaponization of […]

Thu Nov 6, 2025

41:35

Maggie Daun delves into the Trump administration’s impact on social programs, spotlighting SNAP and Head Start. As federal judges mandating SNAP benefits clash with Trump’s opulent indifference, the Wisconsin Head Start Association’s Jennie Mauer highlights the vital role of Head Start amid funding threats. Meanwhile, Will Ragland from the Center for American Progress Action Fund […]

Thu Nov 6, 2025

41:30

Voters sent shockwaves through the political landscape with decisive wins for Democrats nationwide. From Virginia’s surprising blue shift in every county to a historic first in California with Prop 50, the ballot box was a battlefield of change. Mississippi’s Senate saw a seismic flip, breaking a 13-year Republican supermajority, while Detroit and Albany elected their […]

Wed Nov 5, 2025

42:49

A seismic shift in American politics as voters deliver a resounding ‘no’ to Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, with centrist Democrats sweeping elections across the nation. From record turnout to historic wins in Virginia, New Jersey, and more, it’s clear: Americans are embracing economic well-being and rejecting divisive politics. Even in traditional strongholds, like […]

Wed Nov 5, 2025

42:50