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The Dan O'Donnell Show

Conservative thought, not just talk. Dan O'Donnell breaks big exclusive stories, delivers the latest news, and has more fun than you would think possible in a fast-paced, entertaining, and highly informative show. Listen Monday through Friday!

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  1. 392

    Where There's Smoke...

    On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan dives into the wildfire smoke that has made going outside here in Wisconsin nearly impossible. Climate change isn't to blame, but climate hysteria was because it caused the Canadian government to abandon sound forest management practices. Plus, a major exclusive story about Sara Rodriguez's now-former campaign manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 391

    The Campaign Finance Game

    On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan explains why today's campaign finance reporting deadline is so important and why Tom Tiffany's massive fundraising haul is such a big deal. Plus, the latest on Iran, congressional elections, and a deep dive into...Chuck Schumer letting one rip on the floor of the Senate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 390

    More Fallout From the Sara Rodriguez Implosion

    On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Democrats now look like they're stuck with the one candidate they absolutely did not want to nominate. Plus, WEC recommends criminal charges against Elon Musk and Dan dives into the Democratic Socialists of America's actual platform to show how they really do want to destroy America's government, economic system, and culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 389

    The Sara Rodriguez Scandal

    On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez holds a disastrous press conference in which she is forced to admit her campaign is broke and overinflated its donation totals by "hundreds of thousands of dollars." Plus, Sen. Chris Kapenga makes an exclusive announcement that he is running for Waukesha County Executive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 388

    Matt Kittle fills in for Dan

    Matt Kittle fills in for DanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 387

    Dissecting the Psychology behind socialism's appeal

    Dan deep-dives into the psychology behind socialism and its ominous appeal, invoking Nietzsche while exploring benign envy vs. the socialists' awful malignant envy, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 386

    The busiest news day in the show's history?

    On the Wednesday edition of the show, Dan remembers his friend, the late Paul Farrow, and also covers David Crowley's exit from the gubernatorial race, and covers the visit of the Vice President to Milwaukee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  8. 385

    Graham Platner is Living Proof of Democrats' Situational Morality

    On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's rape accuser speaks publicly, and all of his socialist allies demand he drop out. But where were they a month ago when a Republican former girlfriend accused him of domestic abuse? Where were they when he had a Nazi symbol tattooed on his chest? As Dan argues, they are only doing the right thing now because it is politically advantageous. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  9. 384

    A Celebration of America

    On a special edition of the "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan dives into the history of the drafting and ratification of the Declaration of Independence and looks back 200 years to July 4th, 1826—the day two Founding Fathers died—to share the lessons that their friendship can teach us about American unity today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  10. 383

    The Socialists are on the March

    On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," another socialist wins a Democrat congressional primary (this time in Colorado), putting the nation's focus on Wisconsin as perhaps the last bulwark against it. Plus, Dan tells the inspiring story of the Wisconsinite who fired the first shot at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 1, 1863.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  11. 382

    The Supreme Court Botches Birthright Citizenship

    On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan goes in depth to explain why the U.S. Supreme Court erred in upholding birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants and foreign tourists. Plus, the celebration of America 250 continues with the single greatest piece of American writing ever. But it's not from a celebrated author or prominent politician; it's from an everyday citizen who deeply understood the nature of sacrifice, patriotism, and true love.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  12. 381

    The Supreme Court Sides with Mail-In Ballot Fraud

    On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan destroys the Supreme Court's ridiculous ruling that "Election Day" actually means "Election Month." Plus, Dan continues his America 250 specialty programming with objective proof that the United States is the best nation on Earth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  13. 380

    6/26/26 - Matt Kittle fills in for Dan O'Donnell

    6/26/26 - Matt Kittle fills in for Dan O'DonnellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  14. 379

    Matt Kittle fills in for Dan

    Mat Kittle fills in for Dan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  15. 378

    Data Centers: Myth vs Reality

    On today's Dan O'Donnell Show, Dan discusses data centers and the concerns surrounding them and separates myth from reality about their water and power consumption. Dan also discusses the rise of Marxism within the Democratic Party and presents another segment of Wisconsin's role in American history as the country approaches its 250th birthday - which apparently not enough Americans know about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  16. 377

    Giannis is Gone. Now What?

    On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," after the Giannis trade, how do the Bucks and Milwaukee move on without him? Plus, the Democrat gubernatorial candidates try to out-crazy one another at a forum and Dan begins his special America 250 programming with an ode to the National Anthem entitled "A Star-Spangled nation."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  17. 376

    The First Democrat Domino Falls

    On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," a Democrat candidate polling at one percent drops out of the gubernatorial race but it actually is a huge deal because of how it was so obviously coordinated to start the process of essentially rigging the primary against the two Socialist frontrunners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  18. 375

    Slavery, Abolition, and Juneteenth

    On a special Juneteenth edition of the "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan runs down the history of slavery and abolition in this country and how Republicans have always been the party of liberty and Democrats the party of oppression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 374

    Three Major Court Decisions

    On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan breaks down three huge rulings: A federal judge orders Milwaukee Islamic Center president/convicted terrorist Salah Sarsour immediately released, a Milwaukee County jury acquits a woman of all charges in a crash that killed two Marquette students, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down race-based grants for college students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 373

    Patriotism, Flags, and Democrat Radicalism

    On Wednesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Governor Evers flies the Juneteenth Flag as new polling shows pretty much no Democrat plans to fly the American flag this Fourth of July. Dan explains why that says something a lot deeper about the political and cultural divisions in this country than anyone believes. Plus, an exclusive new report from WILL highlights the major reason student test scores are so poor in Wisconsin—because new teachers aren't being adequately prepared on how to teach reading skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  21. 372

    Hannah Dugan Might Finally Face Justice

    On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," former Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan's petition for a new trial is flatly rejected. Plus, Vice President Vance schools the ladies of The View and the entire world dunks on Francesca Hong's cringe Knicks championship video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  22. 371

    America is Winning...Bigly

    On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan reflects on a weekend that felt like the best possible kickoff to America's 250th birthday. From peace with Iran to an MMA celebration to foreign tourists expressing their love for this country, America is back, baby! Plus, a recap of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin convention and the best graduation speech you may ever hear from New Berlin Eisenhower principal Matthew Buckley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 370

    How the World's Wealthiest Man Makes the Whole World Wealthier

    On Friday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan discusses the SpaceX IPO and how Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire is not the horrible thing liberals claim but rather incredible for humanity because of what his companies do for it. Plus, Dan breaks down the details of the forthcoming US-Iran deal and previews this weekend's Democratic Party of Wiconsin convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  24. 369

    Peace in Our Time...Probably

    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.

  25. 368

    How Elections are Actually Stolen

    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.

  26. 367

    The Deeper Lessons of the Karmelo Anthony Case

    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.

  27. 366

    Democrat Corruption from Milwaukee to LA

    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.

  28. 365

    President Trump Visits Chippewa Falls

    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.

  29. 364

    The Budget Deal That Just Won't Die

    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.

  30. 363

    Why Wasn't Daniel Lecrae in Jail?

    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.

  31. 362

    No Amount of Money is Ever Enough for Government

    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.

  32. 361

    HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Joins the Show

    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.

  33. 360

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

    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.

  34. 359

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

    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.

  35. 358

    Josh Jacobs and the Rush to Judgment

    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.

  36. 357

    Democrats Want to Relitigate Their Failed Surplus Deal

    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.

  37. 356

    The FBI Expands its Milwaukee Probe Even Further

    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.

  38. 355

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

    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.

  39. 354

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

    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.

  40. 353

    A Lesson in Liberal Narrative-Crafting

    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.

  41. 352

    Republican Unity vs. Democrat Chaos

    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.

  42. 351

    Matt Kittle does fill-in Firday for Dan

    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.

  43. 350

    Matt Kittle fills in for Dan O'Donnell

    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.

  44. 349

    Matt Kittle fills in

    On the Wednesday, May 13 edition of The Dan O'Donnell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  45. 348

    The Budget Surplus Deal Blows Up

    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.

  46. 347

    A Faustian Bargain

    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.

  47. 346

    Republicans Win the Great Redistricting War

    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.

  48. 345

    Inside the Battle Over Brian Schimming

    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.

  49. 344

    Tony Evers v. The Constitution

    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.

  50. 343

    Why the Iran War was Necessary

    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.

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Conservative thought, not just talk. Dan O'Donnell breaks big exclusive stories, delivers the latest news, and has more fun than you would think possible in a fast-paced, entertaining, and highly informative show. Listen Monday through Friday!

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