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Thursday Topics & Calls

The discussion covered the US Senate’s tensions, particularly Bill Cassidy’s sudden change of heart after a private briefing with President Trump’s advisors, possibly influenced by threats of tax fraud investigations. James Carville called for a schism in the Democratic Party, criticizing three newly elected progressive candidates endorsed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Carville emphasized his discomfort with candidates like Daria Lis, who opposed interracial marriages and questioned Israel’s existence. The conversation also touched on the broader debate between capitalism and socialism, highlighting generational differences and the perceived failures of capitalism, contrasted with the perceived successes of socialist models like Scandinavia.

Local Headlines

12 hours ago in Local

Motorcyclist Dead, Passenger Critically Injured in Sebago Crash

Deputies say speed appears to be a factor in this crash.

16 hours ago in Local

16-Year-Old Rescued from ATV Crash in Penobscot County

Deputies say the ATV had rolled over while swerving to avoid a deer.

18 hours ago in Local

DOT Worker Hit by SUV, Injured on I-295 in Gardiner

A DOT truck displaying activated amber warning lights was in the breakdown lane.

National Headlines

2 hours ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

2 days ago in National

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

2 days ago in National

A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

3 days ago in National

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.