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Civic Media Spotlight

Civic Media is a pro-democracy radio network serving local communities in Wisconsin. Hear a sample of our best programming from the past week from across our statewide network. Listen Live: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturday Sunday

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What’s In a Name?

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/26

Gray Gunderson is back! Gray can be heard on WCQM in Park Falls, but on Wednesdays he joins Maggie to talk about what's going on in "Your Neck of the Woods." As we learned, in a Birkebeiner recap, the purple and gold bibs mean you're a Birkie OG. Maggie and Gray also discuss how summer activities at the beautiful Lake Superior Apostle Islands is being threatened by federal workforce cuts. How do you feel about overflowing toilets? Plus, Brian Lemek, Executive Director of Defend the Vote, joins

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Who’s It Harder For?

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/25

Maggie continues talking about education in Wisconsin. Our kids, as Maggie points out, deserve a system that works for them. Every child deserves every opportunity, and it shouldn't depend on which zip code they were born in to get the best out of the education system. Maggie also looks into the anti-DEI Trump policies. What are white, wealthy, cisgender males so afraid of? Affirmative action is still applicable in this country. The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and

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44:32

The Right Freak Out Machine

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/25

Maggie begins this hour by looking into the recent German elections. The far-right party has doubled their support in national elections in just four years. Over the weekend, they gained almost 20 percent of the support. Young people voted either far right or far left. Not a lot of young centrist voters. Sound familiar? Political Editor, Dan Shafer, also joins Maggie this hour for "State Slate." Maggie and Dan discuss the state superintendent race. You can check out the latest here:

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44:32

Your Health Is On the Chopping Block

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/24

Jill Rosenthal, Director of Public Health Policy at the Center for American Progress, joins Maggie this hour to discuss the proposed cuts at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Jill explains that these cuts could affect how diseases are treated, medicine development, research, and our overall well-being, but they also affect the economy. Wisconsin, for example, receives over $600 million in NIH grants for research. Trump's proposed cuts put nearly 8,000 jobs in jeopardy. It also puts the rural

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44:32

Are Local Officials Getting ‘Er Done?

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/24

It's Monday, and Maggie is back at it! And so is the Trump administration. Today, the United States voted against a resolution, backed by most of Europe, demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine. With all this, the resistance is strong! Several representatives, including here in Wisconsin, faced some tough, fed up constituents over the weekend. As Maggie points out in "Maggie's Metrics," the smallest units of government have the greatest impact on you and your family's life. Maggie discusses

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44:32

Tell Us Something Good

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/21

We start this hour with another edition of "Ask Maggie." Maggie answers your questions on...really anything! Pop culture, politics, sports...it doesn't matter the subject -- but she only has 30 or 60 seconds. If there is a question you want to ask Maggie, email askmaggie@civicmedia.us. Teri Barr is also back with another edition of "What’s Good, Local & Overlooked." Today, Teri tells us about Brett Newski of Milwaukee. He's putting out a new album but won't be putting it on any of the streaming

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44:32

It’s Time to Show Up

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/21

It's finally Friday! This hour Maggie is joined by Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI 4) to discuss Elon's take over. The congresswoman talks about Trump and Musk flooding the zone and trying to take away our resolve. The question Congresswoman Moore asks is...how? How is Musk getting access? Musk isn't a federal employee, and his actions are compromising national security! The congresswoman also discusses the proposed cuts to Medicaid and social security. The cuts equal more than the actual

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44:32

It’s All About Control

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/20

Tom Palzewicz, the most reasonable guy in politics, is Maggie's co-host today. The conversation regarding the dismay over the Trump administration's trash talk of European allies and NATO continues this hour. There's a lot of transactional dealmaking happening. Illinois Governor JD Pritzker gave his 2025 State of the State address earlier this week. Maggie and Tom discuss Pritzker's warning against authoritarianism. The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday

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44:32

Corruption Runs Deep

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/20

It's Thursday (and a jam-packed hour), and Tom Palzewicz is back as Maggie's co-host. Kash Patel has officially been confirmed, and Mitch McConnell has announced he's not running again. Maggie and Tom discuss how it's actually a related move. Plus, the Trump administration is getting rid of CISA and targeting government officials who had been flagging foreign interference in U.S. elections. Maggie and Tom also discuss the latest Republican take on Ukraine and the new American-Russian alliance. The

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44:32

Here’s What We’re Fighting For…

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/19

Maggie continues this hour with more Wisconsin Wednesday! Sen. Sarah Keyeski (SD 14) joins Maggie this hour for another edition of "Broad Appeal." Sen. Keyeski discusses the long-standing values that have guided her throughout life...an now her time at the Capitol. She also discusses the issues that are important to her during this legislative session. Plus, Rep. Mark Pocan joins Maggie to discuss the Elon Act. It really comes down to an unelected president who wants tax breaks for himself. Rep

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44:32

It’s a Wisconsin Wednesday!

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/19

It's a Wisconsin Wednesday! Civic Media's Political Editor Dan Shafer joins Maggie to begin today's show. There is so much going on in Wisconsin politics. Dan and Maggie start with Gov. Evers budget address - the most pro-kid budget in state history. They also discuss the state primary race for superintendent. It's going to be an interesting race between Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser. Plus we're "Over the Hump with Trump." Gray Gunderson from Civic station, WCQM in Park Falls, joins Maggie to

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44:32

What’s the Goal?

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/18

Maggie takes time this hour to examine the mass resignations from the US Department of Justice. There is a current subversion of democratic processes by the Trump administration. The jobs at the Department of Justice are the top of the pyramid for lawyers. They are not jobs people resign from. They are coveted jobs, and as Maggie points out, these people believe deeply in what they do. This many resignations suggest they believe their integrity has been compromised. Under the current administration,

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44:32

Debunking Vance’s Baloney

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/18

Maggie begins today's show by reminding you to cast your primary vote. Remember, polls are open until 8PM. For more information on casting your vote in Wisconsin, visit myvote.wi.gov. Plus, Maggie explores JD Vance's bizarre trip to Germany. In front of the Western alliance, Vance explicitly drew a new alliance between the Trump/US/Putin and Neo-Nazis worldwide. There is a through line, and laws and presidential decision-making can go against our fundamental, democratic values even though presidents

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44:32

Weakness of the Mind

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/13

Tom Palzewicz, one of the most reasonable guys in politics, is back as Maggie's co-host. Dane County Circuit Court Judge and Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidate Susan Crawford joins Maggie and Tom to discuss the (just announced!) March 12 debate. The Wisconsin Supreme Court plays an important role into our rights and acts as a check and balance for other branches of government. Judge Crawford says she will be a judge we can count on to uphold those values. Maggie and Tom also take some time this hour

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44:32

Promises Kept, Promises Broken

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/13

It's another Thursday, and Tom Palzewicz is back as Maggie's co-host. On today's agenda, tariffs, inflations, and shut downs - oh my! Are these promises kept or promises broken? Maggie and Tom discuss how President Trump's tariffs are going to lead to a trade war and how the rising prices will effect swing states like Wisconsin. These decisions only line Trump's pockets. As Maggie and Tom point out, we are a critical juncture. The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and

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History Repeats…

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/12

This hour, Maggie dives into whether or not we are at a tipping point in the United States by looking at the history of billionaires that influenced presidents and governments in the past. There is history to be revisited and unsettling similarities in the dismantling of our current government organizations and procedures and what happened in Germany during Hitler's reign. We are not served well when billionaires are in control. Plus, Kory Hartman and Producer Jamie join Maggie this hour for "Over

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44:32

He’s Actually a Tinpot Dictator

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/12

Director Marquette Law School Poll and Prof. Emeritus UW-Madison, Charles Franklin joins Maggie to discuss the new Marquette Law School poll. Charles notes that a substantial majority support some of President Donald Trump’s early initiatives. There's an equally substantial majority that oppose other policies, and those divisions don't necessarily follow political lines. You can see the results of the poll here: https://law.marquette.edu/poll/. Maggie also discusses where Trump's policies are

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44:32

Is This a Constitutional Crisis?

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/11

This hour, Maggie looks at why Donald Trump is proceeding like he is. She begins the conversation with the founder of the MAGA movement: Steve Bannon...and "muzzle velocity," or moving at lightning speed despite the constitutionality or legality to overwhelm. Maggie points out that the current MAGA movement is actually fractured because it isn't populist. It's pretending to be populist because it needs to be, and Trump is the perfect patsy. The president is acting like a king because he wants to be

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44:32

I’m In Charge Around Here

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/11

On today's show, Maggie calls out Trump's loyalty pledges. On applications, people are being asked questions like "Was January 6 an inside job?" It's not loyalty to a country. It's loyalty to a person. It's asking applicants and appointees to lean into the lies. Dan Shafer also joins Maggie this hour for another edition of "State Slate." Today, Maggie and Dan discuss the bill proposed by Wisconsin Republicans which would limit school referendums, essentially boxing in local communities. Dan

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44:32

It’s About the Kids

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2025/02/10

This hour, Maggie is joined by Casey Peeks, Senior Director of Early Childhood Policy at Center for American Progress, and Jen Bailey, Executive Director of Reach Dane Head Start. Just under 800,000 kids across the US are served by Head Start. As Maggie's guests point out, these kids are some of the most vulnerable in our communities. And thanks to Trump's dismantling of public programs, organizations can no longer operate under the assumption they will receive funding. Call your local

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