Maggie is joined by economic policy expert Bharat Ramamurti to unpack the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s reckless tariff agenda. With no clear strategic goals, these tariffs are creating widespread uncertainty for businesses, driving up costs, and stalling investment in American manufacturing. As inflationary pressures mount, the conversation turns to the “big brutal bill” slashing Medicaid […]

Guest: Bharat Ramamurti

Jun 11, 2025

41:11

In this first hour, Maggie unpacks the devastating implications of the so-called “MAGA Murder Bill” with guests Rep. Renuka Mayadev and Tanya Atkinson, President of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin. This hour explores how the bill threatens to dismantle healthcare access across Wisconsin—through Planned Parenthood defunding and deep Medicaid cuts—endangering maternal and infant health in […]

Guests: Renuka Mayadev, Tanya Atkinson

Jun 11, 2025

41:41

Guest hosts Angela Lang, Dan Schafer, and Matt Rothschild explore the future of Democratic leadership in Wisconsin. With the possibility of a third term for Governor Tony Evers on the horizon, they weigh the tension between experienced leadership and the urgent need to elevate fresh, energized voices. Drawing parallels to the national conversation around Joe […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Dan Shafer, Darrin Madison, Matt Rothschild

Jun 10, 2025

40:38

Angela Lang and Dan Schafer are today’s guest hosts. They begin this hour by breaking down the intensifying protests in Los Angeles over ICE raids, as Trump deploys the National Guard and flirts with martial law. Matt Rothschild warns of creeping authoritarianism, spotlighting Trump’s dangerous obsession with military force and its collision with democratic norms. […]

Guests: Angela Lang, Dan Shafer, Darrin Madison, Matt Rothschild

Jun 10, 2025

41:17

Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild confront the escalating immigration crisis, analyzing the unprecedented deployment of active military forces to Los Angeles in response to protests sparked by Trump-era policies. With expert insight from Erin Barbato, Director of the Immigrant Justice Clinic at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, they explore the murky legality of […]

Guests: Erin Barbato, Matt Rothschild

Jun 9, 2025

41:36

Chaos erupts as President Trump deploys the National Guard and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in response to peaceful protests against ICE deportation raids. Maggie and guest co-host Matt Rothschild dives into the alarming federal escalation. They spend this hour trying to unpack Trump’s use of a rarely invoked legal provision that allows federalization of […]

Guest: Matt Rothschild

Jun 9, 2025

41:53

Dan Shafer joins Maggie for another edition of ‘State Slate.’ Dan breaks down the latest chaos in the Capitol as Wisconsin Republicans abruptly end budget negotiations. With real progress and rare compromises on the table, Governor Tony Evers now faces tough choices. Should he threaten a full veto if Medicaid expansion is excluded? Dan lays […]

Guest: Dan Shafer

Jun 6, 2025

Maggie dives into the puzzling state of U.S. foreign policy, asking if Trump got played—again—as Israel cozies up to Russia. Then, eyebrows (literally) are raised as the Department of Homeland Security appoints 22-year-old Thomas Fugate—former grocery store clerk—to lead terrorism prevention. What qualifications does he bring beyond an ominous official photo? Plus, Gray Gunderson and […]

Guests: Gray Gunderson, Joel Karnick

Jun 6, 2025

In this hour, Maggie unpacks the real-world consequences of the Republican-led “big brutal bill” with guest William Parke-Sutherland from Kids Forward. Together, they expose the false zero-sum narrative in public policy—the idea that helping marginalized communities somehow hurts others. Parke-Sutherland warns that proposed Medicaid cuts won’t save money—they’ll raise costs for everyone in Wisconsin through […]

Guests: Mike Clemens, William Parke Sutherland

Jun 5, 2025

41:22

Maggie breaks down the latest political chaos, featuring a fiery clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan joins to weigh in—not just on the feud, but on the devastating consequences of the so-called “Big Brutal Bill,” which threatens healthcare for millions of ACA enrollees. Pocan exposes hidden Medicare cuts buried in […]

Guests: Mark Pocan, Tom Jawetz

Jun 5, 2025

42:03