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Monday Calls & Topics

Matt Gagnon discusses his dislike for the “big, beautiful bill,” criticizing its $2 trillion annual debt and the Democratic Party’s stance on wealth. He argues that taxing billionaires like Elon Musk wouldn’t solve the deficit and highlights the financial consequences of such actions. Gagnon emphasizes the need for serious spending reforms and criticizes the lack of substantive ideas from the Democratic Party. He also mentions the importance of adversarial debate in society and praises thoughtful, respectful conversations, contrasting them with disingenuous calls. The conversation touches on the economic impact of corporate tax rates and the necessity of certain tax changes.

Local Headlines

11 minutes ago in Local

A Teen Accused of Crashing His Car into a Plane at the Portsmouth International Airport

Fresh

The teen was charged on multiple counts including aggravated DWI and disobeying a police officer.

5 hours ago in Local

Crews Battle Large Northern Maine Fire for 4-Hours

Firefighters say the exact location of the fire was hard to determine

6 hours ago in Local

3 Seriously Injured in I-295 Head-on Crash in Portland

Police say two of the four lanes of I-295 were shut down for just over two hours.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell form in the Pacific Ocean as Dolly churns in the Atlantic

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.

2 days ago in National

As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos

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.

5 days ago in National

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

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.

5 days ago in Local, National

Canada Trade War Could Shake Senate Races

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican…