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Friday, September 18, 202609/18/2026

Maine Governor’s Race Strategy

The discussion assessed the risks of Democrats reducing support for the Maine gubernatorial race and considered how Republican candidates could…

Thursday, September 17, 202609/17/2026

Collins, Costs & Maine Politics

Matt examined claims about Susan Collins’s voting record, economic conditions, parental rights, media coverage, and rising heating-oil prices.

Thursday, September 17, 202609/17/2026

Congressional Gridlock

The discussion assessed congressional inaction and concluded that dissatisfaction with current Republican leadership does not mean a Democratic alternative would…

Thursday, September 17, 202609/17/2026

Josh Filler

Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and…

Thursday, September 17, 202609/17/2026

Fed Rates & Accountability

The discussion focused on the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and accountability for behavior attributed to hormonal or emotional states.

Thursday, September 17, 202609/17/2026

Jason Savage

Matt speaks to Jason Savage, Senior Advisor at the Maine Republican Party

Thursday, September 17, 202609/17/2026

Needles vs. Data in Maine

The meeting focused on Portland’s response to homelessness and addiction, especially harm-reduction programs and public safety.

Thursday, September 17, 202609/17/2026

Kevin On The Roof

The discussion highlighted that Kevin’s annual fundraiser for Strive had raised $89,348.49 toward its $90,000 as of 6:35am and remained…

Thursday, September 17, 202609/17/2026

OOB Cookies Spark a Cookie Debate

An informal discussion about oversized cookies, milk, and personal food preferences, with no decisions or unresolved business issues.  

Wednesday, September 16, 202609/16/2026

Hannah Pingree

Hannah Pingree  joins Matt Gagnon live from Hannaford Hall in Portland ahead of the MEREDA – 2026 Fall Conference. The…

Local Headlines

16 minutes ago in Local

Man Accused of Murdering Another Man Before Portland Police Shot, Injured Him

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Two officers are on administrative leave.

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Portland Jetport Among Airports Hit by Technical Problems at Key Air Traffic Center

Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast

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Prime Bayside Lots in Portland Now Being Marketed for Development

The city rezoned the property for dense commercial housing.

National Headlines

29 minutes ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

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It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.