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Peace in Our Time...Probably

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 84:03 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," President Trump announces that Iran has agreed to a peace deal that will likely be signed this weekend. Dan has some doubts but explains what's at stake, why this deal has taken so long and where we go from here. Plus, the World Cup opens and the planet comes together while Democrats still try to divide based on race. And a Dem governor candidate leaks an internal poll to show that she's in...a distant third? Dan explains the rather obvious strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Elections are Actually Stolen

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 113:40 Transcription Available


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan talks with Congressman Bryan Steil about a wild hearing he chaired in which the President of Democrat fundraising platform ActBlue repeatedly pleaded the Fifth when pressed about illegal foreign donations. Plus, Skid Row addicts tell a reporter they were paid to vote Democrat in the LA mayoral election. Dan is instantly reminded of Milwaukee's "Smokes for Votes" scandal a generation ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Deeper Lessons of the Karmelo Anthony Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 115:34 Transcription Available


Race, justice, the American system itself: Dan uses the conviction of Karmelo Anthony in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf to take aim at the destruction of the Rule of Law through socialist racial demagoguery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrat Corruption from Milwaukee to LA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 113:58 Transcription Available


Dan opens the Monday edition of the "Dan O'Donnell Show" with a brewing scandal: Wisconsin Center District President and CEO Marty Brooks is fired, allegedly for funneling taxpayer money to Democrat re-election campaigns. Then, Dan gets into the LA mayoral election, which just might be the most blatant election theft in American history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Trump Visits Chippewa Falls

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 115:23 Transcription Available


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan provides extended coverage of President Trump's visit to western Wisconsin for a farming roundtable. Afterwards, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joined the show to discuss agriculture policy and chide Governor Evers for refusing to turn over SNAP benefits data to federal investigators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Budget Deal That Just Won't Die

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 114:58 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan discusses the Wisconsin Senate potentially reconvening to pass the failed budget deal. Plus, a bombshell report on socialist Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner shakes up the entire midterm field, and Dan talks with State Sen. Patrick Testin about the GOP's chances to retain control of the chamber this November.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Wasn't Daniel Lecrae in Jail?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 114:43 Transcription Available


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan digs into a brewing controversy in the Brew City. Why was a dangerous criminal freed after threatening and attacking police officers, only to beat a security guard to death just six days later? Why wasn't Lecrae charged with any crimes after a week despite a mountain of evidence? Why was he let go even though he had clearly violated probation from an earlier conviction? Dan demands answers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Amount of Money is Ever Enough for Government

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 114:52 Transcription Available


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," the University of Wisconsin System demands yet another tuition increase despite getting a quarter of a billion dollars in the last state budget. Dan looked deeper into this and found something remarkable about UW Schools: Over the past 25 years, the budget has increased by the exact same percentage as the faculty, meaning all of the budget increases are going straight into faculty members' pockets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Joins the Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 115:30 Transcription Available


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan welcomes Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who is in Wisconsin to discuss the importance of natural food and agriculture on the first day of Dairy Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sign-Stealing Democrat is a Perfect Metaphor for His Party

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 115:00 Transcription Available


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan highlights the bizarre case of self-described "write-in candidate" for Governor Carlos Dixon, who has been stealing other Democrats' yard signs in Milwaukee. As Dan explains, he calls himself a socialist revolutionary, is not particularly bright, and totally unafraid he will be arrested for the crimes he videotaped himself committing. He's a perfect Democrat! And the entire affair is a great window into the results of the Democratic Party's insane policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Francesca Hong Wants to Use the National Guard to Arrest ICE Agents

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 115:40 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a huge story: Leading Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong told a left-wing podcast that if elected, she would mobilize the Wisconsin National Guard to arrest ICE agents. After that broke, Hong tried doing damage control and claiming she is tough on crime, but Dan used her platitudes to open a broader discussion of the failures of liberal crime policies and of socialism itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Jacobs and the Rush to Judgment

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 115:37 Transcription Available


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan discusses new developments in the case of Josh Jacobs, the Packers running back who was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and then released from jail without charges. Everyone, it seemed, had an opinion on Jacobs but none waited for the facts to catch up with the conjecture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats Want to Relitigate Their Failed Surplus Deal

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 114:55 Transcription Available


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan discusses the suspiciously-timed Marquette Law School poll showing exactly what Democrats wanted it to show about the failed budget surplus deal. Plus, Dan separates truth from fiction in the deal points between the United States and Iran that leaked over Memorial Day weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The FBI Expands its Milwaukee Probe Even Further

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 109:06 Transcription Available


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks another major exclusive: The FBI is now interviewing election workers with a focus on just what former Milwaukee Election Commission Director Claire Woodall-Vogg was doing late on Election Night 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Major Exclusive: The FBI Interviews Milwaukee Police Officers Regarding the 2020 Election

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 114:40 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a massive exclusive story: FBI agents are scheduling interviews with Milwaukee Police officers regarding what they may have seen during the 2020 presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge who Refused to Punish Domestic Abuser Last Week Named Head of Domestic Abuse Division

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 113:48 Transcription Available


Dan breaks a big story on the Wednesday of "The Dan O'Donnell Show": Milwaukee County Judge Ana Berrios-Schroeder last week refused to punish a domestic abuser who called his victim more than 1,500 times from jail. Today she was picked to lead the court's domestic violence subdivision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Lesson in Liberal Narrative-Crafting

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 114:06 Transcription Available


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan runs down the biggest left-wing media narratives of the day: From the Watertown symphony controversy to Tom Tiffany and the 2020 election to Tiffany's role in the defeat of the budget surplus bill. Aso, a big announcement in the 4:00 hour to say thank you to the show's fans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican Unity vs. Democrat Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 113:06 Transcription Available


Dan returns from knee surgery with a jam-packed Monday edition of the "Dan O'Donnell Show" focused on the all-out war between Governor Evers and pretty much every Democrat in the state contrasted with a Republican State Convention that was more unified and focused than any in recent memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Kittle does fill-in Firday for Dan

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 117:54 Transcription Available


Matt Kittle fills in one more time this week and bids Stephen Colbert bye-bye, discusses stopping birthright citizenship with TX Rep., Brandon Gill, address some of the atrocities of Soros prosecutors, some of the secrets schools are keeping from parents, plus adopting beagles, addressing new Wisconsin population figures, and a little Whoopi castration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Kittle fills in for Dan O'Donnell

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 117:10 Transcription Available


On the Thursday, May 14 edition of The Dan O'Donnell Show, Matt Kittle fills in for Dan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Matt Kittle fills in

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 117:04 Transcription Available


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The Budget Surplus Deal Blows Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 114:01 Transcription Available


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a major exclusive story: There are nowhere near enough votes in the Wisconsin Senate to pass the massive budget surplus deal negotiated by Governor Evers and GOP legislative leaders. Dan discusses this with Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August and Lieutenant Governor candidate Will Martin. Plus, another big exclusive: A major Democrat candidate calls her own hometown horribly racist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Budget Surplus Deal Blows Up

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 114:34


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a major exclusive story: There are nowhere near enough votes in the Wisconsin Senate to pass the massive budget surplus deal negotiated by Governor Evers and GOP legislative leaders. Dan discusses this with Assembly Majority Leader Tyler August and Lieutenant Governor candidate Will Martin. Plus, another big exclusive: A major Democrat candidate calls her own hometown horribly racist.

A Faustian Bargain

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 116:49 Transcription Available


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan analyzes the massive property tax deal Republican leaders struck with Governor Evers and welcomes both Tom Tiffany and Eric Toney to the studio for a nearly hourlong joint interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Faustian Bargain

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 118:26


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan analyzes the massive property tax deal Republican leaders struck with Governor Evers and welcomes both Tom Tiffany and Eric Toney to the studio for a nearly hourlong joint interview.

Republicans Win the Great Redistricting War

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 111:47 Transcription Available


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," The Virginia Supreme Court tosses out Democrats' gerrymander and hands a major, decisive victory to Republicans in the race to redraw as many House districts as possible before November. Plus, a major development in the gubernatorial race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans Win the Great Redistricting War

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 112:22


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," The Virginia Supreme Court tosses out Democrats' gerrymander and hands a major, decisive victory to Republicans in the race to redraw as many House districts as possible before November. Plus, a major development in the gubernatorial race.

Inside the Battle Over Brian Schimming

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 111:06 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks major news: A renewed effort to oust Republican Party of Wisconsin chairman Brian Schimming is picking up steam ahead of next weekend's state convention but still faces significant challenges, most notably the belief that it's simply too close to the election to make such a drastic change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside the Battle Over Brian Schimming

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 114:24


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks major news: A renewed effort to oust Republican Party of Wisconsin chairman Brian Schimming is picking up steam ahead of next weekend's state convention but still faces significant challenges, most notably the belief that it's simply too close to the election to make such a drastic change.

Tony Evers v. The Constitution

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 114:36 Transcription Available


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks big news about the Evers Administration signaling its intent to violate a recent Supreme Court ruling and continue to enforce a ban on "conversion therapy" even though doing so violates the First Amendment. Plus, another exclusive: Racine fires poll workers who say it was because they noticed irregularities including "pre-filled ballots at the bottom of a bin."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Evers v. The Constitution

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 114:12


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks big news about the Evers Administration signaling its intent to violate a recent Supreme Court ruling and continue to enforce a ban on "conversion therapy" even though doing so violates the First Amendment. Plus, another exclusive: Racine fires poll workers who say it was because they noticed irregularities including "pre-filled ballots at the bottom of a bin."

Why the Iran War was Necessary

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 114:38 Transcription Available


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains in detail why Operation Epic Fury was a necessary strike and not, as the left claims, a "war of choice." Plus, a wild exclusive: Attorney General Josh Kaul is promoting an author who sells $600-an-hour "solo time travel sessions." Wait, what?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why the Iran War was Necessary

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 119:56


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains in detail why Operation Epic Fury was a necessary strike and not, as the left claims, a "war of choice." Plus, a wild exclusive: Attorney General Josh Kaul is promoting an author who sells $600-an-hour "solo time travel sessions." Wait, what?

The Democrat Primary Circus Has Its Clown

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 115:02 Transcription Available


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Minocqua Brewing Company owner KIrk Bangstad announces a run for governor and Dan knows why the Democrats are pretending he doesn't exist: Because he IS their voter base and they are embarrassed of how psychotic that base has become. Plus, an interview with a pair of talented fantasy writers from Greenfield who just released a new novella with conservative themes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democrat Primary Circus Has Its Clown

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 113:14


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Minocqua Brewing Company owner KIrk Bangstad announces a run for governor and Dan knows why the Democrats are pretending he doesn't exist: Because he IS their voter base and they are embarrassed of how psychotic that base has become. Plus, an interview with a pair of talented fantasy writers from Greenfield who just released a new novella with conservative themes.

May Day Protesters Trade Education for Communism

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 117:29 Transcription Available


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan covers the student walkouts and reminds Wisconsin just how poorly the school districts taking part in the socialist marches have performed. Plus, the latest on the Minocqua Brewing Company saga and fun Friday segments Talk errrrrr Text Radio Roulette and How Bizarre.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May Day Protesters Trade Education for Communism

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 118:10


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan covers the student walkouts and reminds Wisconsin just how poorly the school districts taking part in the socialist marches have performed. Plus, the latest on the Minocqua Brewing Company saga and fun Friday segments Talk errrrrr Text Radio Roulette and How Bizarre.

Did the Minocqua Brewing Company Guy Just Commit a Federal Crime?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 114:25 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a potential first—a serious federal crime potentially committed live on the radio! Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad publicly posts a Secret Service agent's phone number and tells his followers to call it. Did he just commit a federal felony? Find out on a wild edition of the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the Minocqua Brewing Company Guy Just Commit a Federal Crime?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 115:04


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a potential first—a serious federal crime potentially committed live on the radio! Minocqua Brewing Company owner Kirk Bangstad publicly posts a Secret Service agent's phone number and tells his followers to call it. Did he just commit a federal felony? Find out on a wild edition of the show!

A Landmark Supreme Court Case Heats up the Redistricting Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 114:47 Transcription Available


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," the Supreme Court rules that race-based congressional districts are unconstitutional, and the left predictably freaks out. But as Dan explains, this decision is well in line with what liberals have always professed to want: Racial equality. Plus, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth absolutely bodies congressional Dems during an Iran hearing and federal charges are filed against an unhinged lib family who assaulted a conservative journalist.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Landmark Supreme Court Case Heats up the Redistricting Wars

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 115:43


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," the Supreme Court rules that race-based congressional districts are unconstitutional, and the left predictably freaks out. But as Dan explains, this decision is well in line with what liberals have always professed to want: Racial equality. Plus, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth absolutely bodies congressional Dems during an Iran hearing and federal charges are filed against an unhinged lib family who assaulted a conservative journalist.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is Humiliated Again

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 113:05 Transcription Available


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a second circuit court panel appointed by the State Supreme Court tells the Court that it is powerless to overturn Wisconsin's congressional map. As Dan explains, this is yet another humiliation for a Court that has already been overturned by the US Supreme Court twice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wisconsin Supreme Court is Humiliated Again

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 115:48


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a second circuit court panel appointed by the State Supreme Court tells the Court that it is powerless to overturn Wisconsin's congressional map. As Dan explains, this is yet another humiliation for a Court that has already been overturned by the US Supreme Court twice.

The Left's Assassination Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 113:56 Transcription Available


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," yet another attempted assassination of President Trump highlights the dangerous, unhinged rhetoric that is increasingly mainstream in left-wing politics and media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Left's Assassination Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 113:06


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," yet another attempted assassination of President Trump highlights the dangerous, unhinged rhetoric that is increasingly mainstream in left-wing politics and media.

4/24/26 - Matt Kittle fills in for DOD

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 112:48 Transcription Available


WTF SPLC, Find Out What It Means To Me:. In September, the Capital Research Center published a report titled, The Southern Poverty Law Center is Biased — and Extraordinarily Wealthy. The r SPLC is “perhaps most notorious for its ‘hate map,' which not only neglects to track extremist groups on the left, but also lumps mainstream conservative and religious organizations right alongside some of the most reprehensible neo-Nazis and white supremacists in the country,” the report states. Now we're learning just how far this actual hate group has gone to “Get Whitey,” according to a new federal indictment charging the center with defrauding donors by using their money to fund the very extremism it claimed to be fighting, Scott Walter, president of Capital Research Center, joins us now for some insight on the SPLC / The Poor Hospital Lie: Paragon Health Institute's new report, The Big Hospital Racket: How Government Policy Fuels the Health Care Cost Crisis” should open a lot of eyes about a a $1.6 trillion-per-year hospital system that rewards consolidation, punishes efficiency, and financially crushes patients—all while the industry claims it's barely surviving. John Graham, visiting Fellow at Paragon and author of the report, joins us now / The left going all-in on Rebecca Cooke See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4/24/26 - Matt Kittle fills in for DOD

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 115:52


WTF SPLC, Find Out What It Means To Me:. In September, the Capital Research Center published a report titled, The Southern Poverty Law Center is Biased — and Extraordinarily Wealthy. The r SPLC is “perhaps most notorious for its ‘hate map,' which not only neglects to track extremist groups on the left, but also lumps mainstream conservative and religious organizations right alongside some of the most reprehensible neo-Nazis and white supremacists in the country,” the report states. Now we're learning just how far this actual hate group has gone to “Get Whitey,” according to a new federal indictment charging the center with defrauding donors by using their money to fund the very extremism it claimed to be fighting, Scott Walter, president of Capital Research Center, joins us now for some insight on the SPLC / The Poor Hospital Lie: Paragon Health Institute's new report, The Big Hospital Racket: How Government Policy Fuels the Health Care Cost Crisis” should open a lot of eyes about a a $1.6 trillion-per-year hospital system that rewards consolidation, punishes efficiency, and financially crushes patients—all while the industry claims it's barely surviving. John Graham, visiting Fellow at Paragon and author of the report, joins us now / The left going all-in on Rebecca Cooke

The Case for Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 118:51 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains why a Republican victory in Wisconsin this November isn't as far-fetched as some doomsayers would have you believe. Plus, why the war on data centers is light on facts and heavy on scare tactics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Case for Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 120:46


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains why a Republican victory in Wisconsin this November isn't as far-fetched as some doomsayers would have you believe. Plus, why the war on data centers is light on facts and heavy on scare tactics.

Sara Rodriguez Steps Behind the Curtain

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 114:22 Transcription Available


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Wisconsin's lieutenant governor garners intense criticism for promising to craft the next state budget "behind the curtain" if she's elected governor. As Dan explains, that's a perfect encapsulation of Democrat politics today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sara Rodriguez Steps Behind the Curtain

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 117:54


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Wisconsin's lieutenant governor garners intense criticism for promising to craft the next state budget "behind the curtain" if she's elected governor. As Dan explains, that's a perfect encapsulation of Democrat politics today.

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