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Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Wednesday Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discussed the potential U.S. involvement in Iran strikes, noting that Iran has prepared missiles and other military equipment…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Eye On Politics

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Former Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Political Consultant & Maine’s DNC National Committeeman BJ McCollister give their Analysis…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Expectations Of Behavior

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Matt Gagnon and Bobby from Buxton discussed the implications of ICE raids and the revocation of legal status by the…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Tech Talk With 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…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Charlie Summers

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Charlie Summers from the Maine Energy Marketers Association thanks Matt Gagnon for the opportunity to update listeners on the energy…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Laurel Libby

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Laurel Libby discussed the upcoming legislative agenda, highlighting a $320 million supplemental budget with $177 million in new taxes. She…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Maine Legislative Activities

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Matt Gagnon discussed the recent legislative activities in Maine, highlighting the controversial LD 1971 bill which restricts state and local…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Peter Brennan

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Matt speaks with Peter Brennan Executive Director of the New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association. He discussed the proposed tobacco…

Wednesday, June 18, 202506/18/2025

Morning OT & Sports

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Matt Gagnon and Jason discuss the quality of recent calls to their show, praising Danny Martignetti’s production skills. Matt shares…

Tuesday, June 17, 202506/17/2025

Tuesday Calls & Topics

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Matt Gagnon discussed the historical and contemporary differences between settlers and immigrants in the U.S., emphasizing the need for settlers…

Local Headlines

7 hours ago in Local

Collins ‘Disappointed’ With Trump’s Endorsement in Texas Primary

Collins says she doesn't know who will win the Texas primary.

8 hours ago in Local

Scarborough Fire Damages Three-Bay Garage

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

10 hours ago in Local

Dog injured in Bangor shooting

A shooting in Bangor Tuesday morning left a dog injured.

National Headlines

18 hours ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

1 week ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

1 week ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.