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Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

Steve Robinson – The Maine Wire

In Local, Podcasts

Matt speaks with Steve Robinson with The Maine Wire about how the Edgecomb Homicide Linked to Chinese Gang’s Black Market…

Monday, December 30, 202412/30/2024

Jimmy Carter’s Passing & Legacy

In Local, Podcasts

Matt discusses the passing of Jimmy Carter and takes your calls on what you remember most about his Legacy.

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Wicked Sports Weekend

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We speak with John Tomase about All Things New England Sports with “Wicked Sports Weekend.”

Friday, December 27, 202412/27/2024

Maine Policy Institute

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Harris Van Pate from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt for this week’s segment.

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

John Baldacci

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Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics. Capital Insights sponsored by Autowerkes Maine.Route 1 in Freeport. Trust Autowerkes Maine to provide the special service your vehicle needs. Call 865-6600

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

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 Homeland Security official, Josh Filler works with law enforcement and other public safety agencies across the country on homeland security and emergency preparedness issues.

This morning, he covers:

1- Subway burning incident
2- Speaker Johnson’s future
3- Christmas

Thursday, December 26, 202412/26/2024

Jason Savage

In Local, Podcasts

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

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Christmas Wishes + Ma Ma Martignetti

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We get the last of our Christmas wishes and play an old favorite from Ma Ma Martignetti.

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

Phil Harriman

In Local, Podcasts

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

Tuesday, December 24, 202412/24/2024

How It All Started | Trump’s Greenland

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Matt goes over how it all started with working here at WGAN with Steve Robinson, Howie Carr.

Local Headlines

7 hours ago in Local

Portland Police Department Looking to Solve a 15-year-old Murder

The Portland Police is looking for help in an unsolved murder that occurred 15 years ago, today. In the early…

18 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.

1 day 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.

National Headlines

1 day 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.

3 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.