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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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    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.

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    Matt Kittle fills in

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

  3. 371

    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.

  4. 370

    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.

  5. 369

    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.

  6. 368

    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.

  7. 367

    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.

  8. 366

    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.

  9. 365

    The Democrat Primary Circus Has Its Clown

    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.

  10. 364

    May Day Protesters Trade Education for Communism

    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.

  11. 363

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

    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.

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    A Landmark Supreme Court Case Heats up the Redistricting Wars

    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.

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    The Wisconsin Supreme Court is Humiliated Again

    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.

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    The Left's Assassination Culture

    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.

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

    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.

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    The Case for Optimism

    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.

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    Sara Rodriguez Steps Behind the Curtain

    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.

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    Jessica McBride fills in for Dan

    Jessica McBride fills in for Dan O'Donnell on Tuesday, April 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  19. 355

    Kevin Nicholson fills in for Dan

    Kevin Nicholson fills in for the vacationing Dan O'Donnell on Monday, April 20.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  20. 354

    Matt Kittle fills in for Dan

    Matt Kittle fills in for Dan on this Friday edition of The Dan O'Donnell Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Matt Kittle fills in for Dan

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Meteorology Lessons from Sarah Godlewski

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  23. 351

    The Swalwell Scandal Gets Much, Much Worse

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    The Data Deficit

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Evers Signs the Online Sports Betting Bill

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  27. 347

    What Went Wrong and How to Fix It

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  28. 346

    Election Day in Wisconsin!

    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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Spring Election Preview

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

    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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  31. 343

    Jessica McBride fills in for Dan

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Judge Taylor Violated Ethics Rules She Herself Introduced as State Legislator

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    A Rare Moment of Sanity from the Wisconsin Judiciary

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Mandela Wants to Sentence Criminals to...College

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  35. 339

    Leftist Judge Lets Murderer Off Four Days Before Triple Shooting

    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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    How Democrats Weaponize Their Voters' Ignorance

    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.

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    Major Drama with the Supreme Court Debate

    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.

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    The Ultimate Conservative Voter Guide

    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.

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    The Future of Conservatism in Wisconsin is Here

    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.

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    Wisconsin is Now the Most Unaffordable State in the Midwest

    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.

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    Wisconsin Republicans Head for the Exits

    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.

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    A Liberal Hero Exposed as a Child Rapist

    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.

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    The Senate and St. Patrick's Day

    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.

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    One Wisconsin GOP Battle After Another

    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.

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    How Democrats Destroyed the Justice System

    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.

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    Deep Divisions on the Online Betting Bill

    On Thursday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan shares exclusive new insight into Senate deliberations on a bill that would legalize online sports betting in Wisconsin. Plus, terror attacks in Michigan and Virginia and the latest on a massive teacher sex abuse scandal in Oconto Falls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    The Dan O'Donnell Show -3-11-26

    The Dan O'Donnell Show -3-11-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    The Blue Slip Blues

    On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," interim US Attorney Brad Schimel will have to leave his post next week because of Democrat Senator Tammy Baldwin's abuse of the so-called "blue slip" process. Plus, the surest sign of Spring in Wisconsin: Tommy Thompson is floating his name as a candidate for statewide office!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    Bad News About the Supreme Court Race. No, Not This One.

    On Monday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Supreme Court Justice Annette Ziegler announces that she isn't running for re-election next year, which obviously casts a bit of a pall over next month's race. If she already thinks she can't win, what chance does conservative Maria Lazar have? Dan discusses and breaks an exclusive on the Brookfield mayoral race: Did the liberal candidate break multiple city ordinances related to conflicts of interest?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    March 6, 2026 - Matt Kittle sits in for Dan

    March 6, 2026 - Matt Kittle sits in for DanSee 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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