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Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

Speaker Ryan Fecteau

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Representative Ryan Fecteau discussed the Maine legislature’s supplemental budget, highlighting two primary issues: addressing a gap in MaineCare due to…

Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

Rep. Laurel Libby

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Rep. Laurel Libby (R-Auburn) joins host Matt Gagnon for her monthly segment. She discussed the ongoing budget debates in Augusta,…

Wednesday, February 12, 202502/12/2025

The Budget | Weather

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Matt Gagnon discusses the political dynamics surrounding a budget bill in Maine, emphasizing the need for a two-thirds majority to…

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Tuesday Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discussed various news topics, including Elon Musk’s allegation that FEMA reimbursed New York City $59 million for housing…

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

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…

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Kristofor Healey | Homeland Security Analyst

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Kristofor Healey, Homeland Security Analyst joins the program discussing all matters related to Homeland Security.

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Bowdoin College Protest

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Matt Gagnon discusses the Bowdoin College protest organized by the Bowdoin Students for Justice in Palestine, which began on February…

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Scheduled Hostage Release

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After signing several Executive Orders in the Oval Office on Monday night, President Trump spoke about the ceasefire between Hamas…

Tuesday, February 11, 202502/11/2025

Guitar Day + Plane Crash

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The conversation touches on various topics, including personal experiences with Guitar Hero and playing the guitar, with Matt Gagnon sharing…

Monday, February 10, 202502/10/2025

Changes To CFPB

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is facing significant changes under the new administration. The CFPB’s headquarters is closing, and…

Local Headlines

10 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

11 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.

1 day 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

2 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.

2 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…