Civic Media Spotlight

Top Republicans still will not concede that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. Now, they are readying to challenge the 2024 Presidential election if they don't like the outcome. In preparation, MAGA election officials are doing their best to limit voting access. In Thornapple, Wisconsin, election officials chose not to use the accessible voting machines mandated by the federal government. Because... they believe the last election was stolen with "the machines"... Yeah it didn't make sense to us either. You can listen to a phone interview with the Township Supervisor on the matter here.

Will Ragland, Vice President of Research Advocacy and Outreach at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins Maggie for the second half hour. Will and Maggie chop up Trump's broken promises. Yes there are a lot. For today, they're focusing on American manufacturing. Trump cost Wisconsin over 6000 manufacturing jobs. The Biden-Harris administration added about 15000 manufacturing jobs in Wisconsin. Compare the two administrations' investments in manufacturing, it speaks for itself. Gee whiz this is such a hard choice...

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!

Special Guest: Fatima Goss Graves

Fatima Goss Graves a nationally recognized leader in the fight for gender justice and an expert in law, policy, and culture change. She is the president and CEO of the National Women's Law Center, and a co-founder of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund. Fatima joins Maggie to talk about the prevailing disparities in today's economy on the basis of sex and gender.

Fatima Goss Graves is a nationally recognized leader in the fight for gender justice and an expert in law, policy, and culture change. She is president and CEO of the National Women's Law Center, and a co-founder of the Time's Up Legal Defense Fund. Fatima joins Maggie to talk about the prevailing disparities in today's economy on the basis of sex and gender. In short: we are underpaying people. For NO. GOOD. REASON. And it's beyond time for change. So let's advocate for some good!

And then thank goodness. It's Friday. So that means it's time for overlooked, local, and good news with Teri Barr! This week, to honor Governor Evers' declaration of October as Arts and Humanities month, Teri and Maggie talk music. October 12th also happens to be Universal Music Day, so grab some good tunes and jive. Teri also brings us news of Create Wisconsin, the state's only independent community cultural development organization.

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!

Historian, professor, and prolific substack creator Heather Cox Richardson joins Maggie for another extremely special episode digging into how history informs the present. Today, she and Maggie tackle the staggering stakes of this cycle's presidential election. From an economy that works for all of us to the fate of democracy, it's all on the line. It seems every day brings new atrocities that should fully disqualify Trump from ever holding any office. Yet here we are, with this candidate remaining horrifically "viable". Thankfully, endorsements roll in each hour for Kamala Harris. She is the only candidate in this race with the experience and temperament to lead this nation. In a historic move, The Atlantic formally endorsed Harris this week. This marks only the 5th time in over 150 years that they have endorsed a candidate.

So what IS Trump's supposed economic policy? And what historical context do we have by which to judge it? Tune in for an engaging conversation!

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!

Whose responsibility is it to make sure that this country thrives and works for as many of us as possible? Well, it belongs to all of us. And especially to those who would deign to create the laws by which we all must live. Dr. Kristin Lyerly, licensed and practicing OB/GYN and candidate for Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District, joins Maggie to dig into this topic. Dr. Lyerly published an op-ed in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel outlined her plan to enact sensible legislation to support Wisconsinites. Taking care of each other and building community- it does us all a lot of good!

Ryan Grim is an accomplished DC reporter and co-founder of Drop Site News. He joins Maggie for a chat on common sense economic changes.

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!

Olivia Troye is a national security expert and lifelong Republican who served in the George W. Bush and Trump administrations. Olivia served in the Trump's administration directly under VP Pence as the Homeland Security and Counterterrorism advisor. She observed how Trump responded to domestic disasters. As a result, she left the administration and will be voting for Kamala Harris in this election. She speaks with Maggie about why she's endorsing Harris as the only viable candidate for this great nation's security.

Civic Media's meteorologist Brittany Merlot joins Maggie for an update on Milton. The hurricane swept across Florida yesterday and this morning, leaving devastation. While there are many good causes that are working to mediate the disaster, Maggie recommends Charity Navigator, Guidestar, and Volunteer Florida as starting points to choose your charitable donations.

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 a bit of a new experience for Maggie and the Millionaires as Maggie talks with two people who don't quite qualify as millionaires. Sister Alice Gerdeman and Sister Quincy Howard, Nuns on the Bus, join Maggie to talk about their work with NETWORK Lobby for Social Justice. Sisters Alice and Quincy share their experiences lobbying for racial, social, and economic justice through a Catholic lens.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley joins Maggie to talk measures to increase human dignity and wellness in Milwaukee County. He reviews President Biden's address yesterday in Milwaukee on removing lead in Wisconsin's public utilities. Just yesterday, County Executive Crowley approved a monumental investment into affordable housing. All to reaffirm- we all do better when we all do better.

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!

Special Guests: Sister Alice Gerdeman and Sister Quincy Howard

Sister Alice Gerdeman of the Congregation of Divine Providence of Kentucky is a long term educator, advocate for peace and justice issues, and Coordinator of the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center in Cincinnati

Sister Quincy Howard of the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters, who works in community development, disaster recovery and resilience planning, environmental advocacy, and policy analysis

Sisters Quincy and Alice come to us from NETWORK Lobby for Social Justice, a national Catholic advocacy organization working to shape federal policies to achieve racial, economic, and social justice.

Maggie starts off the show with a little light sports banter and bagging on athletes who've spurned Milwaukee. Then, it's down to business.

Former US Attorney General under President Barack Obama, Eric Holder, joins Maggie to talk voting rights and the stakes imposed by Project 2025. Sure, Trump says he won't implement p2025... He also chose the Heritage Foundation's protégé, JD Vance for a running mate. So let's take what he says with an enormous grain of salt.

Then, it sure sounds like change! Sara Spain, Director of Strategic Communications at EMILYs List joins Maggie. Young women between the ages of 18-45 show an overwhelming favoritism for the Harris-Walz ticket. Sara and Maggie dig into why young women support Kamala Harris so overwhelmingly. Support for Harris won't be enough though, y'all. We need to carry that momentum to candidates up and down the ballot to elect legislators who will protect reproductive and sexual health for all of us. Please, make sure to check your voter registration status and all that will be on your ballot. Make a plan and vote. It's your voice, your right, and your responsibility.

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!

Special guest Sara Spain, Director of Strategic Communications at EMILYs List joins Maggie. Young women between the ages of 18-45 show an overwhelming favoritism for the Harris-Walz ticket. Sara joins Maggie to dig into why young women support Kamala Harris so overwhelmingly. Support for Harris won't be enough though, y'all. We need to carry that momentum to candidates up and down the ballot to elect legislators who will protect reproductive and sexual health for all of us.