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Thursday, February 13, 202502/13/2025

Turnpike + Weather Update

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Rebecca Grover from the Maine Turnpike Authority reported that crews were called out after midnight, and speeds were lowered to…

Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

Wednesday Calls

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Matt Gagnon discusses Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration, highlighting a New York Times headline criticizing Musk for addressing…

Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and  former State Senator and former Secretary of State Bill Diamond give their Analysis…

Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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Representative Ryan Fecteau discussed the Maine legislature’s supplemental budget, highlighting two primary issues: addressing a gap in MaineCare due to…

Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

Rep. Laurel Libby

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Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) joins host Matt Gagnon for her monthly segment. She discussed the ongoing budget debates in Augusta,…

Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

The Budget | Weather

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Matt Gagnon discusses the political dynamics surrounding a budget bill in Maine, emphasizing the need for a two-thirds majority to…

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Tuesday Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discussed various news topics, including Elon Musk’s allegation that FEMA reimbursed New York City $59 million for housing…

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Phil Harriman

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Phil Harriman has served in Augusta, and is the founder of WGAN’s Saturday show “Inside Maine.” Every week he joins…

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Kristofor Healey | Homeland Security Analyst

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Kristofor Healey, Homeland Security Analyst joins the program discussing all matters related to Homeland Security.

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Bowdoin College Protest

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Matt Gagnon discusses the Bowdoin College protest organized by the Bowdoin Students for Justice in Palestine, which began on February…

Local Headlines

10 hours ago in Local

Penobscot County man in court after police chase reached speeds over 100 mph

Police say a Charleston man exceeded 100 miles per hour during a chase with police.

10 hours ago in Local

Crash leaves bicyclist with serious injuries in Westbrook

One man is in serious condition after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Westbrook.

1 day ago in Local

Rockland Police arrest 19-year-old and Minor After Thomaston Theft

Police say minor faces theft and numerous other charges.

National Headlines

12 hours ago in National

Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation

The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.

1 day ago in National

Democrats keep 2024 election review under wraps, saying a public rehash won’t help them win in 2026

The Democratic National Committee head has decided not to publish a formal assessment of the party's defeat that returned Donald Trump to power and gave Republicans complete control in Washington.

2 days ago in National

US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington

The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.

3 days ago in National

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.