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Friday, January 23, 202601/23/2026

Heather Zehr- Accuweather

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Matt starts off by taking a call from Al, who is concerned about ICE. Following that, Matt talks with Accuweather’s Heather Zehr because everyone in Maine is concerned about snow. In the last part of this segment, Matt and Jason talk Football because Sunday is the AFC and NFC Championship games, and the afternoon game features the New England Patriots.

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

Meteorologist Heather Zehr

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AccuWeather meteorologist Heather Zehr joined Matt Gagnon to discuss the current and upcoming weather conditions.

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

Maine Vintage Toys

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Jesse Fairbanks from Maine Vintage Toys is in talking about all things Nostalgic, Triva and more!

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

Josh Filler

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Matt speaks with Security Analyst Josh Filler. Josh Filler is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and…

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

Jason Savage

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Stay updated on state and national politics with Jason Savage, the Executive Director of the Maine Republican Party, Jason Savage.

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

National Hot Sauce Day

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The conversation revolves around personal preferences for hot sauce, with Matt expressing a strong fondness for spicy foods, contrasting with…

Thursday, January 22, 202601/22/2026

Charlie Summers

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Matt speaks with Charlie Summers President & CEO of the Maine Energy Marketers Association on LD1870, which would establish a…

Wednesday, January 21, 202601/21/2026

Wednesday Calls

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The discussion centered on the limitations and ethical implications of AI, particularly Grok and ChatGPT. Kira highlighted Grok’s superior detail…

Wednesday, January 21, 202601/21/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk & BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, January 21, 202601/21/2026

Tech Talk Craig Peterson

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Craig Peterson – America’s Leading CyberSecurity Coach, Joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch…

Local Headlines

42 minutes ago in Local

2 rescued by Coast Guard helicopter after lobster boat runs aground off Maine coast

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The U.S. Coast Guard used a helicopter to rescue two people from a lobster boat that ran aground off Maine's coast Monday night.

44 minutes ago in Local

Westbrook woman who struck school bus accused of driving under the influence

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A Westbrook woman who crashed into a Bonny Eagle school bus last week has been charged with OUI.

21 hours ago in Local

Deputies Say Woman Caused Crash in Harpswell Fleeing Arrest

The woman was arrested on an active warrant and several charges.

National Headlines

33 minutes ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

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Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

8 hours ago in National

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride.

4 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.