Maggie dives deep with Professor John Hall on the crucial balance of maintaining an apolitical military amidst the political turbulence of a Trump administration. They explore the implications of military resignations and the unsettling trend of using the National Guard for political gain. As Maggie debunks misconceptions around National Guard deployments, she challenges listeners to question the legality and effectiveness of these tactics. Meanwhile, the GOP's failure to propose viable healthcare solutions under a government shutdown looms large, revealing political hypocrisy and prioritization of partisan power over public welfare. Find out what "page 57" really means: https://civicmedia.us/shows/maggie-daun-show/2025/10/13/unmasking-political-gambits-and-gop-lies 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: John Hall