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Monday Topics & Calls

The conversation revolves around the death of Baxter, a comfort dog, in a hot car. Vinny criticizes the state police’s investigation into the incident, suggesting an independent inquiry. Al from Saco shares his skepticism about the official explanation, citing personal experience with a BMW’s AC failure. John from Arundel confirms that AC failures can occur suddenly, adding to the suspicion. Matt discusses the broader issue of society’s reliance on comfort animals and considers getting a second dog. The segment ends with light-hearted banter about dog training and potential dog-related segments on the show.

Local Headlines

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1 day ago in Local

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National Headlines

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2 days ago in National

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3 days ago in National

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