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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 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 114:12


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 113:06


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 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 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 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.

Jessica McBride fills in for Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 115:46


Jessica McBride fills in for Dan O'Donnell on Tuesday, April 21.

Kevin Nicholson fills in for Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 119:27


Kevin Nicholson fills in for the vacationing Dan O'Donnell on Monday, April 20.

Matt Kittle fills in for Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 117:45


Matt Kittle fills in for Dan on this Friday edition of The Dan O'Donnell Show.

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Matt Kittle fills in for Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 122:20


Matt Kittle takes the Thursday show and talks about massive defrauding of the US Government, a tale of two states (Minnesota vs Kansas) with guest Rep. Bryan Steil, judicial takeovers by the Democrats, when RINOs attack, the "Baby Jessica" curse, and more.

Meteorology Lessons from Sarah Godlewski

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 117:23


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan has fun debunking a hysterical video from Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski in which she blames Republicans and climate change for...hail. Plus, a major controversy at a conservative academy in Lake Country and a truly shocking look at out-of-control costs in youth sports.

The Swalwell Scandal Gets Much, Much Worse

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 115:09


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan dives into new allegations against now-former Congressman Eric Swalwell and covers severe weather moving through Wisconsin.

Don't Let Evers Off the Hook for His 400-Year Property Tax Hike

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 114:21


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks news of a suit filed against DPI over its infamous waterpark retreat and urges the Wisconsin Legislature not to strike a deal with Governor Evers and let him off the hook for how high his 400-year veto has spiked property tax rates.

The Data Deficit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 118:56


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan discusses a little-known reason Republican fundraising has dramatically lagged behind Democrats'—the fact that they don't have a digital platform to share donor data.

Evers Signs the Online Sports Betting Bill

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 102:46


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Governor Evers signs the online sports betting bill but even he seems to have serious reservations about it. Plus, Dan continues to dive into the Supreme Court blowout and discusses how to make sure that it never happens again.

What Went Wrong and How to Fix It

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 113:59


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan dives deep into the systemic problems that led to the Supreme Court shellacking Tuesday night. Candidate quality, fundraising, messaging, get-out-the-vote, all of it. Listen for reasoned, insightful, data-driven analysis and not a knee-jerk blame game. 

Election Day in Wisconsin!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 113:56


On an Election Day edition of "The Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a major exclusive: Liberal Supreme Court candidate Chris Taylor caught red-handed committing a crime by electioneering outside of a polling place in Madison. Plus, breaking news on Iran and the UW System president and much more!

Spring Election Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 112:35


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan previews tomorrow's Spring Election with interviews with Supreme Court candidate Maria Lazar and Washington County judge candidate Grant Scaife. Plus, a big exclusive: A Milwaukee County Board candidate caught donating to the defense fund of a convicted terrorist.

Matt Kittle Guest Hosts on Good Friday: Discussing the Wisconsin Supreme Court Debate, Liberal Hypocrisy, and More

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 119:08


Matt Kittle fills in for Dan on Good Friday and discusses the rescheduled Wisconsin Supreme Court debate from last night. He also tackles the topic of liberal hypocrisy, with a focus on those who want gasoline prices to skyrocket, addresses the issue of illegal immigrant killers, and touches on Ketanji Brown Jackson, among other topics!

Jessica McBride fills in for Dan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 122:06


Jessica fills in for Dan and discusses progress (or lack thereof) in early voting with the State Supreme Court race, transgender policies, and discusses several topics from utility rates to vehicle emissions testing with gubernatorial candidate Rep. Tom Tiffany.

Judge Taylor Violated Ethics Rules She Herself Introduced as State Legislator

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 111:41


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a big story ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election: Liberal candidate Chris Taylor violated judicial ethics rules that she herself introduced as a member of the State Legislature. Plus, the Supreme Court debates birthright citizenship with President Trump in attendance and a non-profit scandal in Green Bay blows up.

A Rare Moment of Sanity from the Wisconsin Judiciary

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 122:50


On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a three-judge panel appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court throws out a lawsuit seeking to strike down the state's congressional map and gerrymander districts for Democrats.

Mandela Wants to Sentence Criminals to...College

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 114:14


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan uncovers perhaps the craziest thing Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mandela Barnes has ever said. Plus, an exclusive investigation into a village board candidate deeply involved in a potentially massive case of government benefits fraud.

Leftist Judge Lets Murderer Off Four Days Before Triple Shooting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 114:04


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks a big exclusive: A liberal judge in Lincoln County sets an 18-year-old free with no jail time after a substantial battery conviction FOUR DAYS before he kills a man in a triple shooting on Water Street in Milwaukee.

How Democrats Weaponize Their Voters' Ignorance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 115:17 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan discusses new polling in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race showing most voters incorrectly believe the election will determine control of the Court.  This, more than anything, explains why Democrats are so much more excited to vote—they literally don't know what's at stake! And the Democratic Party is wisely exploiting this sheer ignorance among its voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Democrats Weaponize Their Voters' Ignorance

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 120:13


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan discusses new polling in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race showing most voters incorrectly believe the election will determine control of the Court.  This, more than anything, explains why Democrats are so much more excited to vote—they literally don't know what's at stake! And the Democratic Party is wisely exploiting this sheer ignorance among its voters.

Major Drama with the Supreme Court Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 114:18 Transcription Available


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Chris Taylor postpones the Supreme Court debate after she is diagnosed with kidney stones. Dan talks with her opponent, Maria Lazar. Plus, a bombshell study shows exactly how to get "Only Trump" voters to participate in non-presidential elections and win back Wisconsin!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major Drama with the Supreme Court Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 121:05


On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Chris Taylor postpones the Supreme Court debate after she is diagnosed with kidney stones. Dan talks with her opponent, Maria Lazar. Plus, a bombshell study shows exactly how to get "Only Trump" voters to participate in non-presidential elections and win back Wisconsin!

The Ultimate Conservative Voter Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 114:18 Transcription Available


As in-person early voting begins, Dan presents the biggest, most comprehensive statewide voting guide that Wisconsin has ever seen. It's all part of a brand new web initiative that should excite every conservative in the state. Listen for the details on Tuesday's edition of "The Dan O'Donnell Show!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ultimate Conservative Voter Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 120:13


As in-person early voting begins, Dan presents the biggest, most comprehensive statewide voting guide that Wisconsin has ever seen. It's all part of a brand new web initiative that should excite every conservative in the state. Listen for the details on Tuesday's edition of "The Dan O'Donnell Show!"

The Future of Conservatism in Wisconsin is Here

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 117:30 Transcription Available


Dan makes a major announcement on Monday's edition of "The Dan O'Donnell Show" and as part of it unveils the Ultimate Conservative Voter Guide. Plus, a big exclusive: The Cudahy School District has a secretive plan to spend millions in taxpayer money to demolish a pool. And exclusive analysis: Milwaukee's murder rate is exploding at the same time the national rate dropped by the biggest amount in 125 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Future of Conservatism in Wisconsin is Here

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 117:13


Dan makes a major announcement on Monday's edition of "The Dan O'Donnell Show" and as part of it unveils the Ultimate Conservative Voter Guide. Plus, a big exclusive: The Cudahy School District has a secretive plan to spend millions in taxpayer money to demolish a pool. And exclusive analysis: Milwaukee's murder rate is exploding at the same time the national rate dropped by the biggest amount in 125 years.

Wisconsin is Now the Most Unaffordable State in the Midwest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 115:37 Transcription Available


Yes, more unaffordable than Illinois and Minnesota. On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains why and how a new survey shows just how badly Republicans need to retain the Legislature and win back the governor's office this November. Plus, the hilarious saga of Afroman vs. his local sheriff's department in "How Bizarre."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin is Now the Most Unaffordable State in the Midwest

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 119:07


Yes, more unaffordable than Illinois and Minnesota. On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains why and how a new survey shows just how badly Republicans need to retain the Legislature and win back the governor's office this November. Plus, the hilarious saga of Afroman vs. his local sheriff's department in "How Bizarre."

Wisconsin Republicans Head for the Exits

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 115:04 Transcription Available


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and two Assembly Republicans announce their retirements, sending a clear signal that they think Democrats are likely to retake control this November. But are they? Dan analyzes the data and finds that Republicans have a better chance of holding their majorities than most people think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin Republicans Head for the Exits

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 115:16


On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu and two Assembly Republicans announce their retirements, sending a clear signal that they think Democrats are likely to retake control this November. But are they? Dan analyzes the data and finds that Republicans have a better chance of holding their majorities than most people think.

A Liberal Hero Exposed as a Child Rapist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 109:03 Transcription Available


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a bombshell investigation into Cesar Chavez forces the reexamination of his status as a liberal icon and the potential renaming of a whole lot of streets and schools. Plus, new polling on MAGA and Operation Epic Fury and great news for Brad Schimel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Liberal Hero Exposed as a Child Rapist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 106:42


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a bombshell investigation into Cesar Chavez forces the reexamination of his status as a liberal icon and the potential renaming of a whole lot of streets and schools. Plus, new polling on MAGA and Operation Epic Fury and great news for Brad Schimel.

The Senate and St. Patrick's Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 110:53 Transcription Available


It's a busy St. Patrick's Day edition of "The Dan O'Donnell Show" as the Wisconsin Senate passes a pair of controversial bills and the US Senate advances the Save America Act. Plus, Dan runs down the history of St. Patrick and his holiday, which just may be the perfect metaphor for America itself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Senate and St. Patrick's Day

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 109:05


It's a busy St. Patrick's Day edition of "The Dan O'Donnell Show" as the Wisconsin Senate passes a pair of controversial bills and the US Senate advances the Save America Act. Plus, Dan runs down the history of St. Patrick and his holiday, which just may be the perfect metaphor for America itself.

One Wisconsin GOP Battle After Another

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 109:38 Transcription Available


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Tommy Thompson says he's running (again), a generational battle in the Seventh Congressional District, and a brewing fight on the Senate floor over the online sports betting bill. Plus, Dan breaks some big news about Republican leadership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One Wisconsin GOP Battle After Another

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 113:16


On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Tommy Thompson says he's running (again), a generational battle in the Seventh Congressional District, and a brewing fight on the Senate floor over the online sports betting bill. Plus, Dan breaks some big news about Republican leadership.

How Democrats Destroyed the Justice System

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 121:06 Transcription Available


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a pair of travesties of justice—one national and one in Wisconsin—illustrate just how badly Democrats have manipulated the court system. Federal Judge James Boasberg (who else?) unilaterally shuts down grand jury subpoenas because he doesn't like President Trump, while Wisconsin Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez reaches a plea in the most obvious political prosecution in recent memory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Democrats Destroyed the Justice System

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 121:47


On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a pair of travesties of justice—one national and one in Wisconsin—illustrate just how badly Democrats have manipulated the court system. Federal Judge James Boasberg (who else?) unilaterally shuts down grand jury subpoenas because he doesn't like President Trump, while Wisconsin Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez reaches a plea in the most obvious political prosecution in recent memory.

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