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Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026

Aaron Chadbourne in for Matt

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Aaron Chadbourne is in for Matt for the rest of this week while Matt is in Mexico. In Aaron’s mind, election season starts the day after Labor Day, which just happens to be today!

Friday, September 4, 202609/04/2026

Coffee & Politics

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Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent repair facility. 3-98 Route 1 Freeport. Online at www.AutowerkesMaine.com

Friday, September 4, 202609/04/2026

Wicked Sports Weekend

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.”

Friday, September 4, 202609/04/2026

Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart

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Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart joins Matt to preview an upcoming press conference with Energy Committee Republicans, pointing out that Troy Jackson’s energy policies have failed Maine people.

Friday, September 4, 202609/04/2026

Quincy Hentzel

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We speak with Quincy Hentzel, CEO Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce about upcoming Eggs & Issues coming up next week.

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Maine Vintage Toys

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Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Josh Filler

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Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official, bringing deep national security experience to the conversation.

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Jason Savage

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Matt speaks to Jason Savage, Senior Advisor at the Maine Republican Party

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Changes in vision as you age

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We open today’s show talking about how quickly it’s become dark for the commute into the station. Producer Jeremy Mixer (in for the Vacationing Danny) points out how much harder it is to drive in the dark when it’s raining than it used to be, leading to Matt and Jeremy talking about how their vision has changed… and hasn’t changed. Following that, Matt gives a preview of today’s show.

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich join Matt for their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

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.