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Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Bill Harwood- Segments 5 and 6

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Bill Harwood is the retiring Public Advocate for the PUC, he joins Shawn Moody for two segments to discuss what he has done and how we should go forward. Also, at the start of the second segment, News Anchor Tony Randazzo and Inside Maine Producer talk about the wonderful experiences they had working at the Zone Corporation in the earlier days of radio. The Zone Corporation is owned by Maine bestselling author Stephen King, who announced earlier this week he would be shutting down his three radio stations at the end of the month.

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Shawn Moody- Segment 4

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The phones are open for your calls in the fourth segment of today’s show!

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Bill Diamond- Walk A Mile In Their Shoes- Segment 3

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Former State Senator and Secretary of State Bill Diamond joins host Shawn Moody to talk about the organization he founded, “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes” and how the organization helps the community.

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Jeff Pierce- Wreaths Across America- Segment 2

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Jeff Pierce from Wreaths Across America joins Shawn by Phone as the trek from Columbia Falls, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery begins today. Jeff talks about the history of the non-profit organization, and how you can help support the cause.

Saturday, December 7, 202412/07/2024

Shawn Moody- Segment 1

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Shawn Moody hosts this weeks show, and gives a preview of the phenominal show ahead!

Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Caller Of The Week 12/6/24

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Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Coffee and Politics

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Gregg Lagerquist from CBS-13 joins Matt in-studio to discuss his take on the latest news.

Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Wicked Sports Weekend

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

Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Holiday 100 2024 Goal Exceeded!

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Matt speaks with Major Keith Jache and Major Katie Jache  of  The Salvation Army, Greater Portland about our annual Holiday…

Friday, December 6, 202412/06/2024

Hegseth Cabinet Nomination

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Local Headlines

13 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…

1 day 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.

2 days 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

2 days 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.

3 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.

4 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.