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Thursday, August 20, 202608/20/2026

National Radio Day

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The conversation revolves around trivia, specifically the origin of Lady Gaga’s name from Queen’s “Radio Gaga.” Matt mentions an upcoming…

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

Politics Behind the Endorsements

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Matt criticizes Planned Parenthood for attacking Susan Collins, a former pro-choice advocate they endorsed, and for endorsing Matt Dunlap, a…

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

Voters Shake Up the Establishment

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The discussion covered the recent Florida Senate primary, where the Democratic socialist candidate Nixon upset Vinman, likely securing a Republican…

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich in For BJ their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

Tech Talk: Craig Peterson

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Craig Peterson – America’s Leading Cybersecurity Coach, joins The WGAN Morning News every Wednesday at 7:35 for Tech Talk. Catch…

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

The $400 Million Political Ad Blitz

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The conversation discusses the rapid hiring spree of Troy Jackson’s U.S. Senate campaign, which began after he became the Democratic…

Wednesday, August 19, 202608/19/2026

Could the World End in 72 Minutes?

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Matt discusses Annie Jacobsen book “Nuclear War: A Scenario,” which describes a hypothetical nuclear Armageddon and its aftermath. The book…

Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

Democrats: Center vs. Left

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The conversation discusses the Democratic Party’s shift from democratic socialism to a more centrist approach, exemplified by Third Way’s stance…

Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

Capital Insights: Phil Harriman

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Phil Harriman joins the WGAN Morning News in-studio to discuss his latest take on the current state of politics in…

Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

Tuesday’s With Howie Carr

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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center, don’t delay, make an appointment today at Route 22 Service…

Local Headlines

57 minutes ago in Local

Pentagon approves funding for destroyer to be built at Bath Iron Works

Fresh

Bath Iron Works has gotten the green light to build one of two guided missile destroyers approved by the Pentagon this year.

1 hour ago in Local

Federal appeals court dismisses defamation lawsuit filed by Maine lobster groups

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A defamation lawsuit filed against a California conservation group that urged consumers to avoid American lobster has been dismissed.

8 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.

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.