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Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

No More Shoes

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The US Department of Homeland Security has updated airport security procedures, allowing travelers to keep their shoes on, a change…

Friday, July 11, 202507/11/2025

Mojito Day & Nostalgia

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The conversation meanders through various topics, starting with a discussion about mojitos and reminiscences of the 1960s. We reflect on…

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

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, July 10, 202507/10/2025

FEMA’S Response

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Matt Gagnon criticizes the federal response to the Texas floods, blaming bureaucratic obstacles and the Trump administration’s policies. He highlights…

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Jason Savage

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

Thursday, July 10, 202507/10/2025

Comedian Jimmy Tingle

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Jimmy Tingle discussed his upcoming comedy show on July 12 at the Hill Arts Center in Portland, Maine. The show,…

Wednesday, July 9, 202507/09/2025

Wednesday Calls & Topics

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Matt Gagnon discussed the integration of Elon Musk’s AI chat bot, Grok, into Twitter, highlighting its potential to exhibit problematic…

Wednesday, July 9, 202507/09/2025

Eye On Politics

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Josh Filler &  BJ McCollister give their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, July 9, 202507/09/2025

Delaying Action On 61 Bills

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Governor Janet Mills is delaying action on 61 bills, including measures to ban untraceable firearms and allow Wabanaki nations to…

Wednesday, July 9, 202507/09/2025

Mayor Mark Dion

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Mark Dion discussed the end of the legislative session, criticizing the legislature for providing only $4 million for general assistance,…

Local Headlines

14 hours ago in Local

Dexter Police Searching for Missing Man

Officers say 35-year-old Kirt Cookson was last seen around 5 p.m. Tuesday

14 hours ago in Local

Man Reportedly Wielding Knife Killed by Police at Home in Hartford

The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office says they were sent to search a home on Main Street

14 hours ago in Local

Man Safe After Dramatic Rescue at Great Falls in Auburm

Police say they located the man out on the rocks at Great Falls

National Headlines

3 hours ago in National

Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive

Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.

3 hours ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

3 hours ago in National

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.

19 hours ago in National

West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings

West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.