As Maggie enjoys an extended holiday weekend, Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang step in as today’s guest co-hosts. They kick off the hour with Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, to unpack the potential fallout from the so-called “Big Brutal” bill. This legislation aims to eliminate Medicaid funding for services provided by Planned Parenthood—a move that could have devastating consequences for healthcare access statewide. With 60% of Wisconsinites relying on Medicaid and Planned Parenthood offering a broad range of critical services, this bill threatens to drive up medical costs and drastically reduce access to care—particularly for vulnerable and rural communities already facing limited healthcare options. As Tanya makes clear: this is a fight to the end, because lives are on the line. Call your local Wisconsin representatives today and tell them where you stand on Medicaid funding and reproductive healthcare.

Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Rep. Tom Tiffany

Rep. Tony Wied

While Maggie is away for the long pre–July 4 weekend, today's show is guest-hosted by Matt Rothschild and Angela Lang. They kick off the hour with a timely conversation about what Independence Day means in 2025—especially at a time when many Americans are struggling to celebrate freedoms they feel are under threat. Later in the hour, Iuscely “Cely” Flores from the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition (fairmapswi.com) joins the conversation. Cely shares details about the statewide community hearings on fair maps happening throughout the summer. She also opens up about her journey as a Dreamer during the Trump administration, and why she refuses to live in the shadows. Instead, she’s using her voice to advocate for all Wisconsinites.

In a seismic 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the use of universal injunctions, limiting federal judges' ability to block executive actions nationwide. The ruling carries far-reaching consequences—from immigration policy and birthright citizenship to civil rights enforcement—reshaping the legal landscape across the country. As guest host Jim Santelle discuses, Justice Sonia Sotomayor blasted the majority opinion as a “travesty,” warning of a chaotic legal patchwork that could undermine uniform protections under federal law. Jim also unpacks several other explosive rulings: new restrictions on minors’ access to online pornography, the expansion of parental rights to opt children out of LGBTQ+ curriculum, and the Court’s surprising decision to uphold preventive care under the Affordable Care Act. With the Court’s ideological divide deepening, these decisions set the stage for fierce legal, cultural, and political battles ahead.

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Guest host Jim Santelle guides us through a high-stakes day in U.S. law and politics as the Supreme Court releases six consequential opinions, including a landmark ruling on birthright citizenship and a decision curbing the power of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions. Jim is joined by John Vaudreuil of Keep Our Republic to unpack the persistent—and unfounded—claims of 2020 election fraud that continue to resurface. They spotlight the strength and transparency of Wisconsin’s voting system while stressing the urgent need for civic literacy. John calls on us to engage actively in protecting democracy by contacting local clerks, becoming election observers, and staying informed.

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Maggie unpacks the ethical firestorm surrounding Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Bradley’s appearance at a partisan fundraiser, raising serious questions about judicial integrity. She contrasts the outrage—or lack thereof—with scrutiny faced by Justice Rebecca Dallet, highlighting glaring double standards within the judiciary. Maggie also focuses to the devastating implications of the so-called “Big Brutal Bill,” a Republican-led proposal slashing Medicaid and vital social services. With the Senate parliamentarian blocking critical budget protections, Maggie exposes how these cuts will harm Wisconsin’s most vulnerable—jeopardizing healthcare, food security, and basic human dignity—all while billionaires benefit from generous tax breaks. Hypocrisy and elitist policymaking at it's best!

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Maggie begins today's show by unpacking the far-reaching consequences of recent U.S. military strikes on Iran with expert guests Russell Lucas and Allison McManus. Together, they explore whether the bombings deterred Iran’s nuclear ambitions—or merely poured fuel on an already volatile situation. The discussion then shifts to the stark contrast between the Trump administration’s soaring military expenditures and its deep cuts to veterans' programs and essential social services.

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As Wisconsin’s childcare funding cliff approaches, up to 90,000 slots could vanish by June 30—leaving families and providers in a state of emergency. Guests Corrine Hendrickson and Tricia Peterson sound the alarm, detailing how families could soon face monthly costs exceeding $1,600. Despite a $4 billion state surplus, GOP leaders Robin Vos and Devin LeMahieu have yet to take meaningful action. This bipartisan crisis threatens working parents, the economy, and the stability of early childhood education statewide. Maggie also explores the role of honest political messaging in shaping voter trust and the outcomes of future elections.

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Maggie and Political Editor Dan Shafer unpack Wisconsin’s escalating budget crisis, focusing on the looming collapse of childcare funding as subsidies near expiration. With Republicans stalling budget negotiations, Governor Tony Evers is urged to take a firmer stand to protect working families from the growing threat of childcare deserts. Maggie calls on him to harness public support to defend education, childcare, and other vital services. Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway joins the conversation with "Broad Appeal" to highlight how state and federal budget decisions affect local communities, from housing to shared revenue. Mayor Rhodes-Conway urges us all to get involved and help shape a more equitable future.

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Maggie jumps into Wisconsin's pivotal role in national politics, emphasizing the urgent need for fair maps and the removal of money from politics to ensure true representation. With guests like Nick Ramos of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, they tackle the looming mid-decade redistricting and its potential impact on the House of Representatives. The episode highlights the dysfunction in Congress due to gerrymandering and billionaire influence, with Elon Musk's interference in local elections as a prime example. Fairness extends to local issues like Milwaukee's road funding crisis, underscoring the systemic inequities plaguing communities statewide.

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Maggie takes a deep dive into Wisconsin’s most urgent challenges with guests Angela Lang and Emily Miota from Kids Forward (kidsforward.org). Maggie takes a critical look at Milwaukee’s response to crime, calling for greater investment in violence prevention and youth programming. Emily highlights the state’s stark racial disparities in child outcomes—despite Wisconsin ranking 11th nationally in overall child well-being. With the state budget on the line, the conversation explores opportunities for meaningful reform, including postpartum care and lead remediation. Maggie also unpacks the Republican efforts to override the governor’s vetoes, underscoring the high political stakes shaping Wisconsin’s future

FROM THE 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book. For the full study, visit

Recent federal attacks on the mere existence of data for specific racial and ethnic groups—driven by a harmful narrative that centers whiteness—hurts Wisconsin more deeply.

Why? Because outcomes for Black and white children in Wisconsin often show a larger gap than in any other state. Kids Forward has long worked to track and compare well-being indicators for Wisconsin’s Black children and families and white children and families. 

Each year, the Data Book presents national and state data from 16 indicators in four domains — economic well-being, education, health, and family and community factors — and ranks the states according to how children are faring overall. While Wisconsin ranks 11th among all states, data that groups everyone in our state together doesn’t show the full picture. 

For 6 of the 15 KIDS COUNT Data Book indicators for which disaggregated data is available, Wisconsin’s racial disparities are some of the largest in the country, including: 

The state budget offers policy makers a critical opportunity to start to address some of these disparities immediately by:

In its 36th year of publication, the KIDS COUNT Data Book provides reliable statewide numbers to help leaders see where progress is being made, where greater support is needed and which strategies are making a difference. 

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