Civic Media Spotlight

Special Guest: David Sirota

David Sirota is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, an investigative news outlet focused on exposing corruption in America. In 2022, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for conceiving the story for Netflix's Don't Look Up alongside co-writer and director Adam McKay. Sirota has been a columnist for Guardian US, editor-at-large for American left publication Jacobin and senior investigations editor for The International Business Times. He has also worked as television writer and radio host.

In politics, he has held roles such as campaign manager, fundraiser, spokesperson, strategist, and consultant for a variety of left-leaning Democratic candidates and office holders. He twice worked for Bernie Sanders, both when Sanders was a member of the House and as part of his 2020 presidential campaign, where he served as a senior advisor and speechwriter.

For today's edition of Maggie and the Millionaires Talking Money, Maggie welcomes David Sirota! David Sirota is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Lever, an investigative news outlet focused on exposing corruption in America. In politics, he has held roles such as campaign manager, fundraiser, spokesperson, strategist, and consultant for a variety of left-leaning Democratic candidates and office holders. David is here to talk about a new article in The Lever on the massive tax breaks that Elon Musk would receive if Donald Trump is elected. This would be the largest tax break in American history, and it's being promised to one individual. In fact, utilizing deferments, Musk may be able to avoid ever paying taxes again. You can also check out David Sirota's podcast on how this came to be at masterplanpodcast.com!

At the bottom of the hour, Dr. Kristin Lyerly joins for another 8th CD campaign update! Her newest ad lays bare the massive contrast between Lyerly and her opponent. If you want to support a candidate who actually listens to what Wisconsinites want, head over to kristinforwisconsin.com and learn more!

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!

Have you voted early yet? Right at the top of the show, Maggie is joined by Darrol Gibson, the Wisconsin Coalition Director of Harris for President! He shares details on voting early in Milwaukee, and how you can have fun doing it.

As always, Maggie's Thursday cohost Tom Palzewicz joins in to offer his perspective on today's news. The biggest news of the last few days comes from a new interview with former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. This bombshell of an interview is full of searing indictments on Donald Trump's ability to lead a democracy. You can read from and listen to the interview at New York Times.

Also from NYT is an unbiased look at policy proposals from both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Don't take our word for it! Do your own research. Washington Post also has a quiz so you can figure out which candidate aligns best with your beliefs!

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!

On today's Maggie and the Millionaires, Maggie is joined by the award winning documentarian and great niece of Walt Disney, Abigail Disney. They discuss her 2022 documentary The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales, where she examined the failure of Disney Parks to provide a living wage for their employees. They dive into the process of how the divide between corporations and their employees develops and the transformation we have seen in American society that has left many people unable to provide for their families.

Maggie and the Millionaires starts off the hour talking with Abigail Disney about her documentary The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales, the failure of corporations to provide a living wage to their employees, and the importance of unions. Then, she is joined by Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All, to discuss her canvassing efforts with Senator Tammy Baldwin and the pivotal role reproductive rights will play in the upcoming election. Check out Vice President Kamala Harris's moving new pro-choice ad here.

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 kicks off the show joined by Civic Media's political editor and founder of the Recombobulation Area, Dan Shafer, to talk about the closest down ballot elections happening in the state of Wisconsin. Then, she is joined by Yari Aquino, the Director of Campaign Communications at Emily's List, to talk about how reproductive rights will impact the results of the election.

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!

For today's installment of Sounds Like Change, Maggie is joined by Yari Aquino, the Director of Campaign Communications from Emily's List, to talk about how reproductive rights will impact Wisconsin's Senate and down ballot races. They react to last week's debate between Senator Tammy Baldwin and Eric Hovde as well as highlight pro-choice candidates running in state and local races.

Special Guest: Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart is a senior correspondent at Business Insider, writing about business and the economy. Previously, she worked at Vox and TheStreet. She’s here to talk about one of our favorite issues - the minimum wage. Emily has spent years reporting, for both Business Insider and Vox, on the state of the minimum wage and the struggles of working people who are earning barely enough to get by.

Today on Maggie and the Millionaires Talking Money, Maggie is joined by Emily Stewart. She is a senior correspondent at Business Insider, writing about business and the economy. Previously, she worked at Vox and TheStreet. She’s here to talk about one of our favorite issues - the minimum wage. Emily has spent years reporting, for both Business Insider and Vox, on the state of the minimum wage and the struggles of working people who are earning barely enough to get by.

After that discussion, we bring you part of former President Barack Obama's remarks live from Madison, WI.

At the bottom of the hour, Maggie is joined by John Burke of Trek Bikes, a self-identified independent voter! Head over to aboldplan.com to download his new book, A Bold Plan For America, for free.

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!

Today marks the beginning of early in-person voting in Wisconsin! Head on over to myvote.wi.gov (or vote.gov if you live outside of Wisconsin) to learn specific details about voting in your jurisdiction. Maggie provides tips on voting safely, effectively, and conveniently this election season.

If you're having trouble voting in any way, don't hesitate to call 866-OUR-VOTE or visit 866ourvote.org for nonpartisan assistance. voteriders.org is also a helpful resource.

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!