Maggie delves into the complexities of Donald Trump’s approach to the Ukraine-Russia conflict with Prof. Lowell Barrington, Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Marquette University. Maggie and Barrington expose Trump's naive belief in his own infallibility and its potential consequences. Barrington also critiques Trump’s apparent willingness to echo Vladimir Putin’s narratives, which raises serious concerns about the implications for U.S. national security. Barrington underscores the need for nuanced leadership in ceasefire negotiations—something he argues Trump does not possess. Plus, Judge Chris Taylor, new candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, shares her motivations for running and outlines her judicial philosophy. Maggie wraps up with a powerful call to defend democratic values in the face of mounting political challenges and emphasizes the importance of vigilance and civic engagement.

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