The race to replace Graham Platner as the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate against Susan Collins has grown to 12 candidates, with a final list pending signature submissions by Monday. Notable contenders include former gubernatorial candidates and various other professionals. Matt criticizes the candidates’ motivations, suggesting they seek status and power rather than effective governance. He highlights the differences between the roles of governor and senator, arguing that the latter offers less direct impact.
Matt returns after the weekend and welcomes Jeremy Mixer to the Producer’s chair for the next two weeks while Danny is on vacation. Matt and Jason talk about this weekend’s sports, and how we are on the verge of the most exciting time of the year to be a sports fan!
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
