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Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Wednesday Calls

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The conversation on the show covered various topics, including listener engagement, the debate over presidential spending, and the challenges of…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Eye On Politics

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Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Former Portland City Councilor and Mayoral Candidate Spencer Thibodeau give their Analysis of…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Takeover Of Gaza?

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Matt Gagnon discusses President Trump’s proposal to take long-term ownership of Gaza, suggesting relocating its residents to a new country…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

George Hale & Ric Tyler | WVOM

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Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Access To Private Information

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Matt Gagnon discusses the political landscape, highlighting the recent congressional grandstanding over Elon Musk’s access to government records. He criticizes…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Plastic Bags

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Matt recounts a frustrating experience at the grocery store where they ended up with a heavy load of items due…

Wednesday, February 5, 202502/05/2025

Leaf Blowers

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Matt expresses frustration over a proposed gas leaf blower ban, viewing it as an overreach by city councils to regulate…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Tariff Pauses & Education

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Matt Gagnon discussed the recent 30-day tariff pause on Mexico and Canada by President Trump, emphasizing the potential economic impact…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Dept Of Education

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Matt Gagnon discusses the Trump administration’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education, emphasizing that elimination requires congressional action, which…

Tuesday, February 4, 202502/04/2025

Phil Harriman

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

Local Headlines

16 minutes ago in Local

Dog injured in Bangor shooting

Fresh

A shooting in Bangor Tuesday morning left a dog injured.

18 minutes ago in Local

2 teenagers charged with breaking into Turner pot shot twice

Fresh

A 13-year-old and 15-year-old were arrested this week for breaking into a Turner pot shop twice.

21 hours ago in Local

Ozone Expected to be Elevated Tuesday Along Coastal Maine

Coastal air, along with high elevations of Acadia National Park are expected to be "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups."

National Headlines

7 hours ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions

Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.

1 week ago in National

Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway

Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.

1 week ago in National

US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher

The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.