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Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026

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 the state, the country, and around the world.
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Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026

Tuesdays 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 Center. Online at route22servicecenter.com

Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026

Aaron Chadbourne in for Matt

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Aaron Chadbourne is in for Matt for the rest of this week while Matt is in Mexico. In Aaron’s mind, election season starts the day after Labor Day, which just happens to be today!

Friday, September 4, 202609/04/2026

Coffee & Politics

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Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European car service without the attitude! Maine’s number one independent repair facility. 3-98 Route 1 Freeport. Online at www.AutowerkesMaine.com

Friday, September 4, 202609/04/2026

Wicked Sports Weekend

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We discuss All Things New England Sports with John Tomase on “Wicked Sports Weekend.”

Friday, September 4, 202609/04/2026

Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart

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Senate Republican Leader Trey Stewart joins Matt to preview an upcoming press conference with Energy Committee Republicans, pointing out that Troy Jackson’s energy policies have failed Maine people.

Friday, September 4, 202609/04/2026

Quincy Hentzel

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We speak with Quincy Hentzel, CEO Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce about upcoming Eggs & Issues coming up next week.

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Maine Vintage Toys

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Jesse Fairbanks with Maine Vintage Toys comes in studio, talking about all things nostalgic, trivia and more! www.mainevintagetoys.com

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Josh Filler

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Matt is joined by security analyst Josh Filler. Josh is an attorney and former New York City, White House, and Department of Homeland Security official, bringing deep national security experience to the conversation.

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Jason Savage

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Matt speaks to Jason Savage, Senior Advisor at the Maine Republican Party

Local Headlines

6 hours ago in Local

Court to try 19-year-old charged in death of Maine paddleboarder as an adult

The 19-year-old accused of killing paddleboarder Sunny Stewart on Crawford Pond in Union last year will be tried as an adult.

10 hours ago in Local

Missing man with dementia being sought by Portland Police

Police in Portland are looking for a man with dementia who left a retirement home.

1 day ago in Local

Drought Conditions Still Getting Worse in Maine

Extreme conditions have expanded to cover a section of northern Maine.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

What’s next in the investigation of the Learjet crash in Florida that killed 9?

Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.

3 days ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

3 days ago in National

AP Poll: Why Republicans Lost the Midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade with Donald Trump at the epicenter of U.S. politics, most voters appear…

3 days ago in National

A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.