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Tuesday, September 15, 202609/15/2026

Tuesday’s With Howie

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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, don’t delay, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service…

Tuesday, September 15, 202609/15/2026

AI Guardrails: Who Should Be in Control?

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The discussion examined recent calls for AI guardrails following an Anthropic whistleblower’s warnings about advanced AI risks. Donald Trump argued…

Tuesday, September 15, 202609/15/2026

Matt’s Japan Trip

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The discussion centered on Matt’s Japan trip, including a samurai experience in Kyoto and observations about Japanese culture. Matt described…

Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026

Portland Public Safety

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The discussion covered Portland public safety and drug-policy concerns, followed by Maine Senate polling and campaign dynamics.

Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026

Grace Curley

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The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with us…

Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026

Mark Dion’s Position

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Phil discussed Mayor Mark Dion’s position that Portland’s challenges involve addiction and mental-health issues, not only homelessness. The conversation cited…

Monday, September 14, 202609/14/2026

Danny’s Italy Trip

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Danny recounted traveling through Milan, Rome, Venice, Positano, Cinque Terre, and the Amalfi region. The group discussed transportation, Airbnb’s, driving, ferries,…

Friday, September 11, 202609/11/2026

Bobby Charles

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Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles joins guest host Aaron Chadbourne to reflect on the tragic events 25 years ago, where he was at the time, and how it affected his life beyond that.

Friday, September 11, 202609/11/2026

Senator Susan Collins

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Senator Susan Collins joins us on this very somber 25th anniversary of 9/11. The Senator talks about the togetherness that everyone felt after these tragic attacks and revisits her emotions of the day that changed the world forever.

Friday, September 11, 202609/11/2026

Maine Policy Institute

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Montana Towers from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt Gagnon

Local Headlines

5 hours ago in Local

WGAN Radiothon Thursday to Benefit Veterans and their Families

This year, Governor Janet Mills has declared Thursday "Veterans Forward Day" in Maine.

18 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins Joins Bipartisan Letter Opposing Diesel Deal with Russia

Sen. Collins joined in a bipartisan letter opposing President Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel from Russia.

20 hours ago in Local

A Man was Found Murdered in An Indian Township Home

41-year-old Cory Fields of Indian Island was found dead of apparent gunshot wounds.

National Headlines

3 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.

4 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.

5 days ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.