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Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

Thursday Call and Topics

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Patrick from Portland discussed the disconnect between older Democrats and the progressive DSA movement, noting that many long-time Democrats vote…

Thursday, July 24, 202507/24/2025

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 24, 202507/24/2025

Joe Lundberg

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AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg discussed the upcoming weather forecast. He predicted mid to upper 80s temperatures and rising humidity,…

Wednesday, July 23, 202507/23/2025

Wednesday Topics & Calls

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The conversation revolves around a Little League controversy involving Gorham’s disqualification from the state tournament due to not meeting the…

Wednesday, July 23, 202507/23/2025

Eye On Politics

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Former Cumberland County Republican Chair Eric Lusk and Political Consultant & Maine’s DNC National Committeeman BJ McCollister give their Analysis…

Wednesday, July 23, 202507/23/2025

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, July 23, 202507/23/2025

Tulsi Gabbard’s Accusations

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Matt Gagnon discussed the controversy surrounding Tulsi Gabbard’s accusations against former President Barack Obama, alleging he tried to rig the…

Wednesday, July 23, 202507/23/2025

Trade Deal with Japan

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Matt Gagnon discussed the recent trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, highlighting President Trump’s announcement of a 15% tariff…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

Tuesday Topics & Calls

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Matt Gagnon discussed the perceived decline in conservative political prospects in Maine, noting a shift in voter registration from a…

Tuesday, July 22, 202507/22/2025

Phil Harriman

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Phil Harriman has served in Augusta, and is the founder of WGAN’s Saturday show “Inside Maine.” Every week he joins…

Local Headlines

10 hours ago in Local

Police Looking for Missing Washington County Teen

The Washington County Sheriff's Office are looking for 16-year-old Lilyanna Rose Cook, who was last seen in Roque Bluffs, Maine.

22 hours ago in Local

Struck-down Maine citizen’s referendum on super PAC donations heads to appeals court

Despite getting over 75% of the vote, a Portland judge deemed the referendum unconstitutional this past summer, citing the ruling made by the Supreme Court on the 2010 Citizen's United case.

1 day ago in Local

Police find missing teen after vehicle pursuit in Skowhegan

A missing teenager was found in the vehicle of a Norridgewock man who police say led them on a chase in Skowhegan on Thursday.

National Headlines

2 days ago in National

States worry about how to fill the gap in food aid ahead of a federal benefits halt

Officials in Louisiana, Vermont and Virginia pledged Thursday to keep food aid flowing to recipients in their states, even if the federal program is stalled next month because of the government shutdown.

2 days ago in National

Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Donald Trump announced he's ending "all trade negotiations" with Canada because of a television ad opposing U.S. tariffs that he said misstated the facts and called "egregious behavior" aimed at influencing U.S. court decisions.

3 days ago in National

Trump backs off planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after talking to the mayor

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he's backing off a planned surge of federal agents into San Francisco after speaking to the mayor, as protesters gathered outside a U.S. Coast Guard base where they were located.

3 days ago in National

Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.