Maggie tackles pressing constitutional concerns—from the Trump administration’s controversial use of the Alien Enemies Act to discussions around the potential suspension of habeas corpus. She also unpacks the legal challenges facing Newark Mayor Raz Baraka and Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, who is facing charges after protesting outside an ICE facility. Maggie also raises alarms about the […]

May 23, 2025

Happy Friday! Maggie begins today’s show by shining a light on the transformative work of Patriot K9s of Wisconsin with Executive Director Lani Rethaber. This remarkable organization pairs service dogs with veterans facing PTSD and other mental health challenges. Through a unique training model that involves both community volunteers and prison programs, these dogs are […]

Guests: Lani Rethaber, Teri Barr

May 23, 2025

In this hour, Maggie welcomes Commander Greg Palo and Al Labelle from Disabled American Veterans Wisconsin to discuss their mission supporting disabled veterans. They delve into the often-complicated process of securing veteran benefits and how DAV helps bridge the gap with critical services and advocacy. Maggie also breaks down the political upheaval surrounding the latest […]

Guests: Al Labelle, Greg Palo

May 22, 2025

41:40

Maggie unpacks a week of political upheaval, starting with the House’s late-night passage of a bill slashing vital programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and food assistance. She explores the devastating consequences for millions—particularly veterans—who rely on these federal benefits. The conversation intensifies with a deep dive into the Supreme Court’s controversial stay, which greenlights Trump’s removals […]

Guests: Allison McManus, Jeramey Jannene

May 22, 2025

42:16

In this hour, Maggie navigates the stormy waters of today’s political chaos. She exposes Donald Trump’s questionable acceptance of a Qatari jet, which raises serious constitutional red flag and unpacks a disturbing Oval Office meeting where Trump falsely invoked the myth of a “white genocide” in South Africa. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Congress is locked […]

May 21, 2025

41:51

Maggie pulls back the curtain on the latest political chaos, dissecting the high-stakes budget showdowns unfolding in both Washington D.C. and Wisconsin. She takes a hard look at the “big brutal bill” championed by the MAGA regime – a proposal that threatens to slash healthcare access, dismantle childcare programs, and further pad the pockets of […]

Guests: Dr. Kristin Lyerly, Senator Kris Dassler-Alfheim

May 21, 2025

43:10

Maggie delves into the complexities of Donald Trump’s approach to the Ukraine-Russia conflict with Prof. Lowell Barrington, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Marquette University. Maggie and Barrington expose Trump’s naive belief in his own infallibility and its potential consequences. Barrington also critiques Trump’s apparent willingness to echo Vladimir Putin’s narratives, which […]

Guests: Chris Taylor, Prof. Lowell Barrington

May 20, 2025

41:52

Maggie Daun and Jim Santelle tackle a multitude of legal and constitutional crises. They highlight the Supreme Court’s recent decisions on deportation and birthright citizenship and criticize the Trump administration’s brazen defiance of court orders, including the attempted deportation of 12 men to South Sudan, raising alarms about a potential constitutional crisis. Secretary of Homeland […]

Guest: Jim Santelle

May 20, 2025

42:08

Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild discuss the GOP’s internal chaos over the budget reconciliation bill, highlighting divisions among Republicans like Ron Johnson and Josh Hawley. They also examine the potential impact of cuts to Medicaid and social security, emphasizing public opposition to these measures. Plus, they look at the influence of corporate interests on […]

Guest: Matt Rothschild

May 19, 2025

41:17

Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dive into the “big, beautiful” bill. It’s grim with implications of proposed tax cuts for billionaires, which could mean potential devastation for Medicaid and rural hospitals. Economist Gbenga Ajilore, Former Senior Advisor for Rural Development at the USDA, joins to explain how these cuts could harm rural healthcare access, […]

Guests: Gbenga Ajilore, Matt Rothschild

May 19, 2025

41:32