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Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Fire Chief Chad Johnston

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Interviewing Fire Chief Chad Johnston of the Portland Fire Department regarding how Maine and Portland prepare for incidents, especially in…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Capital Insights

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Capital Insights sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Exceptional service for fine European cars and their owners! Call Autowerkes Maine…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Josh Filler

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We speak with Josh Filler. Josh Filler is An attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

Eggs & Issues: Ken Entenmann

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We’re at Eggs & Issues.  Matt speaks with Ken Entenmann Senior VP, CIO, and Chief Economist NBT Wealth Management Eggs…

Thursday, January 9, 202501/09/2025

California Fires

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Matt talks about the LA Fires. Speaking to President Biden, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristen Crowley says winds are feeding…

Wednesday, January 8, 202501/08/2025

Announcement + Your Calls

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Wednesday, January 8, 202501/08/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Former Portland City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Spencer Thibodeau give their Analysis of Maine…

Wednesday, January 8, 202501/08/2025

Coffee & Tech Policy

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Matt covers Tech Policy and the reason why he has such a passion for it.

Wednesday, January 8, 202501/08/2025

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, January 8, 202501/08/2025

Follow Up Thoughts

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Quick Call on the follow up with Speaker Ryan Fecteau’s Interview

Local Headlines

7 hours ago in Local

Aspiring Officers Graduate from Maine Criminal Justice Academy

The leaders of the program say the dedication of the cadets is reflective of the programs high completion rate.

22 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.

22 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.

National Headlines

24 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.

2 days 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.