The Maggie Daun Show

Maggie unpacks Attorney General Pam Bondi’s evasive Senate testimony, spotlighting her repeated dodges on critical issues. Bondi sidestepped questions about her conflicts of interest, the $50,000 payment involving Tom Homan, and the shaky legal rationale for military strikes on alleged cartel boats. She also failed to address rumors surrounding compromising photos of Trump with Jeffrey […]

Tue Oct 7, 2025

42:34

Maggie takes on political chaos from Wisconsin to Washington. Former U.S. Attorney Jim Santelle joins to break down federal rulings on Trump’s controversial deployment of National Guard troops, exposing partisan misuse and defiance of the law. Maggie also highlights Republican infighting over healthcare premiums, with Marjorie Taylor Greene openly criticizing her own party. Maggie and […]

Guests: James L. Santelle, Jim Santelle

Tue Oct 7, 2025

42:19

Rep. Gwen Moore joins Maggie to kick off the hour, discussing the government shutdown. She warns that the longer it continues, the more painful it becomes for everyday Americans. Moore believes a resolution could be possible if there’s an agreement to revisit ACA premium credits and undo some Medicaid cuts, though she notes that would […]

Guests: Gwen Moore, Jeff Mandell, Mike Clemens

Mon Oct 6, 2025

41:34

Maggie opens this hour with Max Stier, President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service. Max emphasizes the dedication of public servants to improving government and strengthening democracy, while warning that failing to keep the government open is a direct betrayal of our leaders’ core responsibility. He notes that shutdowns not only put the […]

Guests: Max Stier, Sean Grorich

Mon Oct 6, 2025

40:53

Maggie delves into the soaring energy demands of AI data centers with Amy Barrilleaux from Clean Wisconsin. As these centers burgeon, they threaten to consume energy equivalent to millions of homes, raising questions about grid stability and environmental impacts. The discussion highlights the role of energy utilities and tech giants in escalating these demands, often […]

Guests: Amy Barrilleaux, Teri Barr

Fri Oct 3, 2025

0:00

Maggie Daun delves into the soaring energy demands of AI power hungry data centers with Amy Barrilleaux from Clean Wisconsin. As these centers burgeon, they threaten to consume energy equivalent to millions of homes, raising questions about grid stability and environmental impacts. The discussion highlights the role of energy utilities and tech giants in escalating […]

Guest: Amy Barrilleaux

Fri Oct 3, 2025

41:01

In a whirlwind hour, Maggie delves into Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, spotlighting top contenders like David Crowley and Sara Rodriguez. Political editor Dan Shafer analyzes their backgrounds and policy stances, emphasizing the need for practical experience in leadership. The show then shifts gears to dissect Milwaukee’s municipal budget controversies with Urban Milwaukee’s Jeramey Jannene, debunking claims […]

Guests: Dan Shafer, Jeramey Jannene, Lee Snodgrass

Fri Oct 3, 2025

0:00

In a whirlwind political episode, Maggie Daun delves into Wisconsin’s gubernatorial race, spotlighting top contenders like David Crowley and Sara Rodriguez. Political expert Dan Shafer analyzes their backgrounds and policy stances, emphasizing the need for practical experience in leadership. The show then shifts gears to dissect Milwaukee’s municipal budget controversies with Urban Milwaukee’s Jeremy, debunking […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Fri Oct 3, 2025

41:25

Maggie dives into Wisconsin’s economic landscape with labor economist Laura Dresser, revealing a post-pandemic recovery paired with worrying disparities. While unemployment is low, not everyone is thriving, especially low-wage workers facing benefit cuts and inflation — State of Working Wisconsin. This hour also tackles the chaotic government shutdown, with Trump’s mixed messaging on Project 2025 […]

Guest: Laura Dresser

Thu Oct 2, 2025

42:28

Maggie tackles the chaos in current politics, from Tommy Thompson’s potential gubernatorial run at age 85 to controversial federal leasing in Milwaukee. She highlights local events like Green Bay’s Dancing With Our Stars fundraiser, while diving into national turmoil with Trump’s controversial military actions and international diplomacy mishaps. Trump’s reckless statements about U.S. armed conflict […]

Guest: Robert Benson

Thu Oct 2, 2025

42:26