Dan O'Donnell

Dan O'Donnell

Common Sense Central is edited by WISN's Dan O'Donnell. Dan provides unique conservative commentary and analysis of stories that the mainstream media...Full Bio

Matt Kittle fills in for Dan

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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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Matt Kittle fills in for Dan

Mat Kittle fills in for Dan.

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