Democracy on the Edge

Guest host Jim Santelle sits down with Wauwatosa Mayor Dennis McBride to discuss lessons from his book City on the Edge, reflecting on leadership through the upheavals of 2020. McBride underscores the importance of due process and the constitutional limits on protest response, while offering insight into Wauwatosa’s shifting political landscape and its growing influence in Wisconsin politics. The conversation expands to examine the legal boundaries of military involvement in domestic policing, including a recent ruling against federal troop deployments in Los Angeles. The hour closes with Kristen Hansen of Blue Sky Waukesha, highlighting the essential role of civic engagement and informed voting in safeguarding democracy’s future. 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! Guest: Kristin Hansen