Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dissect the GOP’s budget cuts in Wisconsin, particularly the $480 million slash to childcare funding, highlighting the hypocrisy in their ‘family values’ rhetoric. Corrine Hendrickson with Main Street Alliance and daycare owner joins to emphasize the impact on childcare providers, predicting a 25% shutdown statewide if cuts persist. Republicans […]

Guests: Corrine Hendrickson, Matt Rothschild

May 12, 2025

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Maggie dives into the alarming rhetoric from Stephen Miller about suspending habeas corpus, a cornerstone of democracy that prevents unlawful detention. Joined by Matt Rothschild and Professor Howard Schweber, they unravel the implications of such a move, highlighting its tyrannical echoes and historical misuse. The conversation underscores the Trump administration’s tactic of overwhelming the legal […]

Guests: Howard Schweber, Matt Rothschild

May 12, 2025

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Maggie dives into a whirlwind of troubling political developments, spotlighting the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka during an ICE protest and federal judges condemning Trump’s administration for bad faith actions. As Stephen Miller hints at suspending habeas corpus, Maggie fiercely critiques these authoritarian moves, stressing that due process is a right, not a privilege. […]

May 9, 2025

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Maggie starts today’s show with more breaking news. Mayor Ras Baraka’s arrest at a protest ignites a firestorm, as the Trump administration faces judicial rebukes and drops bombshells. In a jaw-dropping move, they’re considering suspending habeas corpus, echoing the darkest days of U.S. history. Trump’s selective refugee policy favors white Afrikaners while other desperate refugees […]

Guests: Earl Ingram, Jeff Mandell

May 9, 2025

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Delving into the dark side of the digital world, Maggie spotlights the urgent need for cyber awareness, especially against crimes targeting children. Jesse Crowe of Wisconsin’s ICAC joins Maggie to discuss the importance of parental engagement and using technology’s privacy settings to shield kids from online predators. Plus, Dave Schroeder, Research Director for WI Security […]

Guests: Dave Schroeder, Jesse Crowe

May 8, 2025

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Maggie Daun tackles the pressing issue of sextortion, a growing cybercrime targeting youth. John DeMay shares the tragic story of his son Jordan’s suicide due to sextortion. He and Maggie underscore the urgency of legislative action. Sextortion involves criminals posing as peers online to extort explicit images and money from teens. John’s advocacy led to […]

Guest: John DeMay

May 8, 2025

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In this hour, we cover a lot of ground! Maggie unravels the challenges of funding county parks, the insidious spread of microplastics, and the economic turbulence wrought by tariffs. Discover how local governments are tackling oil and gas giants in court. Dr. Kristen Lyerly and Renee Paplham also join Maggie for ‘Broad Appeal.’ Renee is […]

Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Renee Paplham

May 7, 2025

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Today, we’re in for a real treat! Maggie hosts historian Heather Cox Richardson to dissect the perilous political landscape. They explore Donald Trump’s authoritarian tendencies, notably his attacks on the judiciary and his performative politics, which reminds them of a would-be dictator. Maggie and Heather discuss the alarming threats against judges, Trump’s attempts to wield […]

Guest: Heather Cox Richardson

May 7, 2025

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Maggie and guest host former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle dive deep into the alarming nomination of Ed Martin as U.S. Attorney for D.C., highlighting his startling lack of prosecutorial experience and questionable qualifications. Maggie and Jim dissect Martin’s problematic history, including his ties to conspiracy theories and Russian media. They also question the moral obligations […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Jim Santelle

May 6, 2025

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Maggie unpacks the chaos in today’s political landscape. Maggie begins today by highlighting the Supreme Court’s reinstatement of Trump’s transgender military ban and Milwaukee’s symbolic struggles, like the Master Lock plant closure. Jeramey Jannene from ‘Urban Milwaukee’ discusses redevelopment woes. Check out more from ‘Urban Milwaukee’ at urbanmilwaukee.com. Meanwhile, Congressman Mark Pocan takes on Treasury […]

Guest: Jeramey Jannene

May 6, 2025

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