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Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Friday Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discusses the negative impacts of tariffs, citing historical examples like the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930, which led to…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Coffee & Politics: Gregg Lagerquist

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Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

John Tomase – Wicked Sports Weekend

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

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Rep. Mike Soboleski

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Matt Gagnon and Mike Soboleski discussed the Maine legislature’s response to the Trump administration’s demands for compliance with Title IX,…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Picky Eaters & Fish

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The conversation revolves around the participants’ eating habits, particularly on National Picky Eaters Day.  Matt admits to being a picky…

Friday, April 4, 202504/04/2025

Eggs & Issues Tease

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Matt speaks with President & CEO, Quincy Hentzel Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce on upcoming Eggs & Issues: Beyond the…

Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025

Tariff Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discussed Congressman Jared Golden’s statement on President Trump’s new tariff policies, which Golden supports as a step towards…

Thursday, April 3, 202504/03/2025

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, April 3, 202504/03/2025

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, April 3, 202504/03/2025

Jason Savage

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

Local Headlines

20 hours ago in Local

Portland Community Rallies to Support Local Family with ‘Tee Off for Doc’ Charity Event

Community members are coming together next month for "Tee Off for Doc," a lively night of mini golf, local trivia, and live music at minibar in support of a local family following a recent kidney transplant

21 hours ago in Local

Portland Launching Most Extensive Transit Study in Three Decades to Fix Historic Bottlenecks

Portland is launching Portland in Motion, its most comprehensive transportation study in over 30 years.

2 days ago in Local

Bangor Police Looking for a Person Who Used a Stolen Debit Card in a Convenience Store

The illegal transaction occurred at the Big Apple Convenience Store on State Street.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

3 days ago in National

Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved ‘issues’

The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans

Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.

4 days ago in Local, National

Defying Trump ended some Republicans’ careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — This election year is déjà vu for Sen. Susan Collins — the Maine Republican is running…