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Friday, February 7, 202502/07/2025

Harris Van Pate – Maine Policy Institute

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Harris Van Pate from the Maine Policy Institute joins Matt regularly for a segment

Friday, February 7, 202502/07/2025

Worker Buyout Plan

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Matt Gagnon discusses the federal worker buyout plan, noting that a court order temporarily blocked it, giving the Trump administration…

Friday, February 7, 202502/07/2025

What’s Happening In Michigan

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Matt Gagnon discusses the controversial decision of Michigan State Representative Lori Pohutsky who underwent sterilization to prevent pregnancy due to…

Friday, February 7, 202502/07/2025

AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg

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AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg discussed the recent snowstorm in New England, which dumped 3-5 inches of snow. He predicted another…

Friday, February 7, 202502/07/2025

Superbowl Coming Up!

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Matt Gagnon and his colleagues discuss the decline in quality of Super Bowl commercials, lamenting the shift from creative, spontaneous…

Thursday, February 6, 202502/06/2025

John Baldacci

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Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics. Capital Insights…

Thursday, February 6, 202502/06/2025

Poll Question

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Thursday, February 6, 202502/06/2025

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, February 6, 202502/06/2025

Elizabeth Warren & Liars

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Matt talks about Elizabeth Warren and liars.

Thursday, February 6, 202502/06/2025

Jason Savage

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

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

New Poll Shows Jackson with Slight Lead Over Collins in Maine Senate Race

Jackson’s lead reflects a survey of likely voters.

3 hours ago in Local

Sen. King Endorses Dunlap in 2nd Congressional District One Week Before Election

King released a video Tuesday endorsing Dunlap.

6 hours ago in Local

6 people accused of healthcare fraud linked to South Portland care provider

An investigation by U.S. Homeland Security led to charges for six people at a personal care company in South Portland who are accused of defrauding MaineCare.

National Headlines

5 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

6 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

1 week ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

1 week ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.