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Owen McCarthy, Republican candidate for Governor of Maine, joins us to share his vision for Maine and how to grow our state and its economy.

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Laurel Libby

Laurel Libby discussed the Maine gubernatorial race, highlighting Hannah Pingree’s press conference on rural healthcare. Pingree, a long-time establishment figure,…

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Sports & Politics

The conversation revolves around the Boston Red Sox’s recent performance, their 11-4 win over the White Sox, and the challenges…

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Michigan Race

In the conversation, Matt discusses the Michigan Democratic Senate primary, noting that El-Sayed leads by approximately 20,000 votes with 95%…

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