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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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Google is a threat to Democracy (Hour 2)

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/13

Barry Lynn was fired from Google for writing his professional opinion that the Monopoly of Google is a problem for American Democracy. Monopolies in general are a problem for a healthy capitalistic economy. Teri Barr joins to shed some sunshine on the uplifitng stories around the state. Songs Cyndi Lauper - Money Changes Everything Paramore - Ain't It Fun Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves the Sunshine Mel Torme - Comin Home Baby The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network

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Is Trump an Authoritarian – let’s look at the...

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/13

Professor Charles Franklin goes over the latest Marquette Law School polling. This latest sample was taken before the debate but gives a good picture of where Wisconsin is trending. US Rep. James Clyburn is one of Maggie's heroes. He calls in to remind everyone about Joe Biden's 50 year career of committing to help people of color as well as the US people in general. NYU Professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat is an expert on Authoritarianism. It turns out that Trump and his plan seems to be following the

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Eat the Rich – they actually may get taxed –...

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/12

Bob Lord from the Patriotic Millionaires comes to us fresh off giving testimony for the Senate Finance Committee. We was called before the committee to speak on tax avoidance by the super rich. Sen Ron Johnson was the only Republican to ask him a question. https://www.finance.senate.gov/hearings/the-2025-tax-policy-debate-and-tax-avoidance-strategies clip starts at 02:01:01 https://taxtherich.com/ Kate Walsh of Grey's Anatomy fame stumps for Kamala Harris, making her pitch for the Vice

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Catch Me If You Can: Tax Avoidance Strategies of the...

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/12

The 2025 Tax Fight Officially Kicked Off TODAY with Senate Finance Committee Hearing - Taxing the Rich is on the table Senior Advisor for Tax Policy at Patriotic Millionaires 30+ year career as a tax lawyer Testified before the Senate Finance Committee earlier today Associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies Guest: Bob Lord

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The one about Project 2025 (Hour 1)

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/12

Project 2025 is real. It will be enacted if Trump is elected. Maggie has Colin Seeberger, a project 2025 expert, breaks it all down. Joining them is Tom Palzewicz, one of the more reasonable men in politics. Trump denies any involvement, yet he gave a speech for the Heritage Foundation, telling them this is their playbook. JD Vance wrote the forward. We have the receipts. Songs Beyonce - Freedom Garbage - Paranoid Elastica - Connection Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings - This Land is Your

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Price Gouging v. Inflation

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/11

Lindsay Owens joins, Executive Director of the Groundwork Collaborative. Lindsay served as a senior economic policy adviser to Senator Elizabeth Warren. Served as deputy chief of staff and legislative director to Representatives Keith Ellison and Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of the forthcoming book, GOUGED: The End of a Fair Price in

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Trump was wrong – again (Hour 2)

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/11

The Trump campaign likes to tell people that Biden invented inflation and that his tax cuts helped the economy. The reality is that profiteering by the millionaire class has exacerbated the economic problem. Maggie has Lindsay Owens, ED of the Groundwork Collective and Patriotic Millionaire Scott Ellis on to explain. Songs Taylor Swift - Bejeweled Taylor Swift - Shake It Off Taylor Swift - Blank Space Taylor Swift - Anti-Hero The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network

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It’s no debate – she won (Hour 1)

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2024/09/11

Well, the debate happened last night. And wow. Trump looked like more of a fool and was baited into being so. Harris handled her business and "ran a clinic on how to school a mediocre white man." Milwaukee County Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson weighs in on what this means. Songs Beyonce - Freedom Taylor Swift - Bad Blood Taylor Swift - Cruel Summer Taylor Swift - We are Never Ever Getting Back Together The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through

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US Tax Policy is racist and this is why (Hour 2)

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/10

Dorothy Brown, author of "The Whiteness of Wealth: How The Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans- And How We Can Fix It", became a tax lawyer specifically because she wanted to enter a racism-neutral field. In her studies, she found the data pointed toward inherent disparities. For starters, the IRS does not have any data based on race, which is a huge red flag. Books Mentioned "The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America" -Kathryn J. Edin, H. Luke Shaefer and

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Whiteness of Wealth: How the Tax System Impoverishes...

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/10

Martin Ginsburg Chair in Taxation at Georgetown University Law Center and Dorothy Brown, author of The Whiteness of Wealth: How The Tax System Impoverishes Black Americans- And How We Can Fix It A nationally recognized scholar in the area of race, wealth, and tax policy. She currently serves as an inaugural member of the Treasury Advisory Committee on Racial Equity

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I can’t wait for the debate (Hour 1)

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/10

Harris vs Trump tonight. Live coverage begins on Civic Media at 7:30 with analysis. Maggie shares what she hopes to hear and warns against Sane-washing Trump's crazy. Yes Chef! with Adam Pawlak returns. Today we're talking about the ins and outs of being a private chef. What is the best way to do about hiring a chef? Yes, you can hire Adam. Songs Beyonce - Freedom Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait Red Hot Chili Peppers - Give It Away Alice Cooper - Feed My Frankenstein The Maggie Daun Show is a

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Yes, the Economy is rigged against us.

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/09

Erica Payne and Morris Pearl from the Patriotic Millionaires explain Kamala Harris's proposals to raise capital gains taxes. It's a matter of making income millionaires make like taxing salary or hourly work. Guests: Morris Pearl, Erica Payne

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Millionaires have rigged the economy – let them tell...

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/09

Morris Pearl and Erica Payne from the Patriotic Millionaires show us exactly how the rich have rigged the economy. They explain what capital gains taxes are and what it means that passive income is taxed less than a regular person's income is. Maggie also points out the harm the Trump tax cuts have done. Speaking of out of touch - Donald Trump and JD Vance have said absolutely nothing solid with regards to child care. In fact, when you hear the actual sound, in context, it sounds dumber.

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Darth Vader has endores Kamala Harris (Hour 1)

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2024/09/09

WOW. Dick and Liz Cheney formally endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket and is urging fellow Republicans to do the same. Maggie breaks down this unprecedented endorsement. It feels weird. It just does. Songs Beyonce - Freedom John Williams - The Imperial March Joan Jett - I Hate Myself For Loving You Laura Branigan - Self Control The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not

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And now, some good news, thank goodness!(Hour 2)

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/06

Jim Santelle continues covering developing legal news as he covers the show for Maggie. For her weekly segment, Teri Barr brings local but overlooked news. Today, some good news from the region. First, putting the rad in radish, UW- La Crosse introduces a new major, Food and Nutrition Sciences. Next, did you know that Wisconsin has the coolest pet store in the country? Check out the Crazy Dog Mom in Stoughton for more than doggie treats- they have doggie parties and seasonal events! Still, we

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Yet another consequential decision for the history...

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/06

Jim Santelle sitting in for Maggie today, covering developing legal news. Jim covers breaking news today with the Manhattan case presided over by Judge Juan Merchan. This is the state case in which Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts for document falsification and election interference. However, as announced today, the sentencing for these 34 counts will be delayed until after the election. Jim breaks down the potential consequences of this decision. Mark your calendar for the new sentencing

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Labor and the environment- y’know, easy topics (Hour 2)

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/05

Matt Rothschild continues hosting in Maggie's stead, joined by Angela Lang. They pick up the conversation begun by Maggie with Kaitlyn Henderson on the best and worst states in which to work. Beyond ensuring that laborers are fairly compensated for their work, we're concerned with safety and wellness in the rest of our lives. The Maggie Daun Show is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 2-4 pm across the network. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to

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Overworked and Underpaid: Working Hard for the Money...

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/05

Dr. Henderson is a senior researcher at Oxfam, the largest anti-poverty organization in the world; Dr. Henderson is the lead researcher and author of Oxfam’s Best States to Work Index, a look at how states treat workers and working families in the US. Previously, Dr. Henderson was a Brent Scowcroft Award Fellow with the Aspen Strategy Group Guest: Dr. Kaitlyn Henderson

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“We the People” means all of us (Hour 1)

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/05

Matt Rothschild in the host seat today for Maggie. Joining Matt is Angela Lang, executive director of Black Leaders Organizing for Communities (BLOC) and current vice president of the board for ACLU Wisconsin. She and Matt address pressing needs facing our democracy, such as increasing voter access. A staggering percentage of our population cannot fulfill their civic right and responsibility to vote because they have felony records. In Wisconsin, a felony record does not prevent a citizen from

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They Ain’t Worth That Much: CEO Pay in America

Civic Media Spotlight ·

2024/09/04

Sarah Anderson directs the Global Economy Project at the Institute for Policy Studies and is a co-editor of the IPS website Inequality.org. Her research covers areas like inequality, CEO pay, taxes, labor, and Wall Street reform. Sarah is the lead author of more than 20 annual “Executive Excess” reports that have received extensive media coverage. Sarah is a co-author of the books Field Guide to the Global Economy and Alternatives to Economic Globalization. She holds a Masters in

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