Civic Media Spotlight

Maggie starts this hour by diving into Wisconsin's school and municipal funding crises, highlighting a surge in local referenda for operating budgets amid federal funding challenges. Jason Stein of the Wisconsin Policy Forum notes a trend of retries in school referenda, indicating districts' dire need for funds. Check out more from Wisconsin Policy Forum here: wisconsinpolicyforum.org. Maggie also critiques the Supreme Court's recent decisions affecting due process rights, warning of the potential implications of martial law under Trump. She emphasizes the court's troubling stance on the Alien Enemies Act, which sidesteps due process for non-citizens, and warns of a broader erosion of democratic freedoms in the U.S.

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!

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!

Senior Vice President of Inclusive Growth, Emily Gee joins Maggie this hour. Gee warns of economic chaos as Trump's tariff policies wreak havoc. With reciprocal tariffs looming, consumer costs are set to soar by $3,800 annually per household, threatening recession and stagflation. Despite Trump's claims, uncertainty reigns as markets wobble and experts predict worsening conditions. The tariffs, meant to bolster the economy, seem instead to line the pockets of the wealthy and destabilize global trade. As doubts about Trump's strategy grow, even former supporters express regret. Maggie dissects the chaos, urging listeners to question the rationale behind these economic upheavals.

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!

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!

Up first this hour, the Dom Salvia Show, along with Matt Rothschild as cohost, takes a victory lap after the spring election by examining some big winners and losers in the race. Hint: more than Schimel lost, and ALL of us who support democracy won!

Then, on the Chad Holmes Show, listener Cornell from Merrill effusive in his praise of how Civic Media allowed people to see who the candidates were in the State Supreme Court race and for the coverage last night.

After that on this week’s UpNorthNews Radio's Capitol Report, state Sen. Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) tells listeners how they can have input about the state budget while the legislature’s Joint Finance Committee does its four-city listening tour. He outlines how there are more opportunities for bipartisan cooperation thanks to new fairer maps, if Republicans decide to be more collaborative than combative.

Finally, the Earl Ingram Show welcomes Reggie Jackson back to the show to explore the possible tensions with Iran should they decline to sign the nuclear weapons ban agreement. He shares his aspirations to gain control over Greenland, asserting that this will be accomplished either through peaceful negotiations or military action. Earl uses the expression "LOOSE LIPS SINK SHIPS".

To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

It’s a really remarkable journey. And as parents, Chari and Kon Knueppel are enjoying every step of the way. The Milwaukee area couple’s oldest son, Kon, Jr., is a player on the Duke University basketball team. He’s a Freshman but is having quite a season. The Blue Devils will be playing in the Final Four – and with a win, there’s a chance to earn a spot in NCAA championship game. Chari and Kon are trying to attend every game. They joined John Maino and Jim Schmidt, hosts of Maino and the Mayor, to share the pride they’re feeling regarding their son’s accomplishments, and a brief update on why you may want to keep an eye on their other boys, too.  (Kon will likely go in the 10th round of the NBA draft!)

Then, on Wednesday's Matenaer On Air show, the election is over, the ballots are (mostly) counted and Wisconsin is breathing a sigh of relief as the results show that we, the people are not for sale. Jane, Greg and Calvin give an overview of the election results and discuss what this means for Wisconsin and the country, going forward. They take calls from the listeners and read texts, as well who very happy to share their thoughts with the gang about Tuesday night.

After that, the Maggie Daun Show is joined by Gbenga Ajilore (Banga A 'as in apple'-juh-loree), Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Maggie and Gbenga discuss Trump's Liberation Day tariffs and their impact on farming and rural communities.

In the hour's final segment, Cliff Wall and Sam Vainisi join the Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. Sam is the brother of Jack Vainisi, who is in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. Sam and Cliff share their pitch for why Jack's name should be considered for the NFL Hall of Fame.

To learn more about these shows 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 network on Facebook, BlueSky, YouTube, X, and Instagram to keep up with Civic Media!

It's finally Friday! Fresh off the first hour interview with Marti Wronski, Maggie is giving away Brewers tickets. Time to brush up on your Brewers trivia. Plus, it's another edition of "Ask Maggie." Maggie has 30 or 60 seconds to answer your questions. Today, we covered everything from toilet paper to tariffs. If you have a question for Maggie, you can email [email protected]. Teri Barr is also back for "What’s Good, Local & Overlooked in Wisconsin." Teri describes how Trump's tariffs are already affecting shipping, and she tells the story of the Kneuppel family. They are a basketball family! One of the five boys plays for Duke University...and is playing in the Final Four. Check out more from the Kneuppel family here: https://civicmedia.us/news/2025/04/02/meet-the-parents-wisconsins-knueppel-leads-duke-to-final-four.

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!

We made it to the end of another week! Marti Wronski, COO of the Milwaukee Brewers, joins Maggie to kick off our weekend. The Brewers season is underway...and they've chalked up a couple wins! Marti discusses her day-to-day role within the organization and what it means being the first female COO in major league baseball. She also talks about what it means to the team to play this season without Bob Uecker. Plus, Maggie discusses how the courts continue to stand up to the Trump administration and hold the democracy line.

Maggie and Tom spend the hour attempting to breakdown the recent slew of tariffs announced by President Trump yesterday and the negative impact that consumers will face as a result.

At the midway point, they are joined by Chief Economist at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, Gbenga Ajilore, for an expert take on how other countries will react to these new tariffs and the specific effect they will have on American farmers.

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 is joined every Thursday by veteran and former congressional candidate Tom Palzewicz. They kick off the hour reacting to the commanding win of Judge Susan Crawford in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election and Senator Corey Booker's historic speech in front of congress.

Then, Maggie and Tom are joined by Dr. Liana Fix from the Council on Foreign Relations for Ukraine. They discuss how ceasefire talks between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia have progressed since the election of Donald Trump.

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!