Matt Gagnon discusses the negative impacts of tariffs, citing historical examples like the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930, which led to a 60% drop in American exports and prolonged the Great Depression. He argues that tariffs sound logical but are ultimately harmful, leading to job losses and economic contraction. Gagnon compares tariffs to illegal drugs, highlighting their initial appeal but long-term detriments. He also addresses the decline in U.S. manufacturing jobs, noting that while the number of jobs has decreased, the manufacturing industry is still growing. Gagnon emphasizes that the decline is due to technological advancements, energy costs, and market competition, not just trade policies.
Maine radio legend Bud Sawyer has passed away at 94. WGAN remembers the longtime broadcaster, who began at the station in 1962 before becoming a familiar voice at WPOR.
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.
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