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Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

Can You Trust the Polls?

In Local, Podcasts

Matt discusses a bogus poll by Median Strategies that claimed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass had a 12-point lead over…

Tuesday, August 18, 202608/18/2026

Fajita Day & Salsa

In Local, Podcasts

The conversation revolves around the participants’ love for fajitas and their preferences for various Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes. They discuss…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

What’s Next for Graham Platner?

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Graham Platner, a former U.S. Senate candidate, is denying rape allegations that ended his campaign and is reaching out to…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Maine Wire Monday’s

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Steve Robinson from the Maine Wire checks in with Matt to discuss his take on what’s happening around Maine.

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Grace Curley

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The Grace Curley Show airs daily from Noon to 2 PM on WGAN, and every Monday, Grace speaks with us…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Rep. Barbara Bagshaw

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Representative Barbara Bagshaw discussed her discovery of incorrect district boundaries while door-knocking. She noticed new buildings and households in her…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Do We Favor Socialism?

In Local, Podcasts

A new poll by CBS News and YouGov reveals that 60% of Democratic Party members favor socialism, while 18% view…

Monday, August 17, 202608/17/2026

Weather & Politics

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The conversation discusses the unusual cooler weather in August, contrasting it with the extreme heat in other parts of the…

Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026

Collins’ Voting Record

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The Bangor Daily News analyzed Susan Collins’ voting record, finding she cast 10,076 roll call votes over 25 years, with…

Friday, August 14, 202608/14/2026

Caller Of The Week 8/14/26

In Local, Podcasts

Al from Portland is our Caller Of The Week!

Local Headlines

2 hours 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.

2 hours ago in Local

Federal appeals court dismisses defamation lawsuit filed by Maine lobster groups

Fresh

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

9 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.