Civic Media Spotlight

Maggie explores the high-stakes battle over partisan gerrymandering with Ruth Conniff of the Wisconsin Examiner. As Texas Republicans, led by Governor Greg Abbott, push to strip Democrats of congressional seats, Conniff warns against Democrats adopting the same tactics, calling it a threat to the nation’s democratic foundation. Wisconsin Representative Ann Roe joins to discuss the power of listening to constituents and bridging political divides. Against the backdrop of alarming actions by Donald Trump—including seizing control of the DC police—Maggie underscores the urgent need for authentic dialogue and grassroots engagement to safeguard democracy.

Read Ruth's editorial here: https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/08/09/we-cant-gerrymander-our-way-back-to-democracy

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Maggie dives into the turbulent world of gerrymandering with Congresswoman Gwen Moore, fresh from the Texas legislative battles in Austin. Moore breaks down the consequences of mid-decade redistricting, revealing how it has turned democracy into a contest where elected officials choose their voters, not the other way around. Together, they explore the racial and partisan dimensions of gerrymandering and emphasize the urgent need to strengthen the Voting Rights Act. The conversation also touches on Wisconsin’s severe flooding, examining FEMA’s response and the broader impacts of climate change. Plus, fresh faces in the Democratic Party shake up congressional races, and a surprising lawsuit from the AME Church against the Proud Boys adds an unexpected twist to trademark disputes.

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 miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!

Southeast Wisconsin faces devastating floods, spurring Republican Congressman Scott Fitzgerald to seek emergency aid from the Trump administration. Maggie critiques the government’s response and welcomes legal expert Jim Santelle to unpack recent court actions — including a judge’s sharp rejection of the Trump administration’s push to release grand jury transcripts in the Ghislaine Maxwell case. The episode also examines a Supreme Court challenge to marriage equality, led by Kim Davis, the former county clerk who refused marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Through it all, Maggie explores the intersection of policy, human dignity, and political maneuvering.

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 miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!

Maggie tackles the dangerous crossroads of climate change and creeping authoritarianism. As Wisconsin reels from catastrophic floods, she draws the connection to climate change, blasts Ron Johnson’s climate indifference, and calls out Donald Trump’s misleading rhetoric and federal takeover of D.C.’s police — branding it a step toward fascism. Pushing back against Trump’s false crime claims, Maggie makes the case for fact-driven governance. And in the midst of political and environmental upheaval, she celebrates the Milwaukee Brewers’ thrilling wins — a welcome spark of hope and unity for tough times.

It’s a stormy Monday. Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dig into Milwaukee’s unprecedented flooding and Donald Trump’s alarming bid to federalize local law enforcement under the guise of fighting crime. They unpack the misleading crime stats, the racist undertones behind his rhetoric, and what it means for Wisconsin. Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski and Emergency Management Director Cassandra Libal join to share the city’s heroic flood response and stress why calling 211 is critical for damage assessment. And amid the chaos, the Milwaukee Brewers pull off a miracle win.

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 miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!

Starting off this hour of Civic Media Spotlight, We have the Maggie Dawn Show. Filling in for Maggie Daun, Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang sit down with Judge Chris Taylor, Candidate for Wisconsin Supreme Court to talk about her campaign.

After that, we have Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. Pete welcomes Madison film critic Rob Thomas to discuss this year's standout movies and the charm of strip mall bars. The episode wraps up with a lively chat about the dining gem Tornado Club and Madison's quirky National Mustard Museum.

To finish off the week, we have Mornings with Pat Krietlow. The future is being built in Superior, with a successful first phase for the state’s first city-owned, open access broadband network. The plans predate the pandemic, but it was President Biden’s American Rescue Plan that really got things rolling. Mornings with Pat Kreitlow sits down with Superior Mayor Jim Paine about how the city is beefing up its online connections by replacing monopoly control with competitive pricing from multiple internet service providers.

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Welcome to the Civic Media Spotlight! To begin this hour, on Matenaer on Air, Jane and Greg talk about an article from The Wisconsin Examine and break down how much the average household will get from the tax cut in the new Wisconsin state budget (spoiler alert: It's the surplus).

Then on the Todd Allbaugh Show, he begins to talk about a conversation dealing with RFK Jr.'s cuts to mRNA research. Vaccines using mRNA saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic, and research surrounding them was promising for cancer treatment.

And to wrap up the week, John and Gordy talk with Mike McCabe, author of "Miracles Across County Q" as well as an executive director of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, about farmers losing their labor force because of immigration due to the Egg Bill. They mention how many farmers are filing for bankruptcy and the reasons behind the madness.

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Guest hosts John and Gordy tackle the tumultuous state of American democracy, touching on topics from Trump’s authoritarian ambitions, including potential federal control over D.C. in the wake of a vicious attack on MAGA's Big Balls, to RFK Jr.'s controversial vaccine views. They listen back to that one famous clip from Newsroom of Jeff Daniels saying America isn't the greatest country in the world and compare it to him speaking without music. The duo discusses the cutting of mRNA research funding, stressing the dangers it poses to public health innovations. And to top it all off, they listen to a compilation of Rachel Maddow's warning that the United States is already operating under a dictatorship.

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 miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!

John and Gordy step in for Maggie Daun, tackling hot topics including Tesla being afraid to leave Elon and the contentious future of the U.S. Census. Amidst humorous tales of EV mishaps, they dissect Trump's audacious census overhaul plan aimed at excluding immigrants, challenging constitutional norms. Sports takes a spotlight with Mike Clemens reporting live from Packers training camp and talking Green Bay's upcoming season and the Brewers' winning streak. Dean Cain's surprising ICE agent revelation and Elon Musk's polarizing influence on Tesla stir the pot. As politics meets pop culture, dive into a whirlwind of insights, laughs, and the ever-looming AI debate in classrooms.

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 miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!

Guest host Jim Santelle tackles the contentious Texas redistricting saga, where a GOP push to redraw congressional maps aims to secure a House majority. The episode dives into the historical and current implications of gerrymandering and Voting Rights Act challenges, spotlighting state-level quorum-breaking tactics. Later, Jim chats with Dean Muller from Wisconsin for Environmental Justice about leveraging tort claims to hold companies that pollute accountable for climate-related damages. The conversation underscores the urgency of local action against climate change, emphasizing the potential for legal strategies to generate revenue for municipalities grappling with infrastructure costs.

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 miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and Instagram to keep up with Maggie and the show!