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Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk gives his Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Portland Mayor Mark Dion

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Mayor Mark Dion discussed Portland’s budget challenges, citing rising personnel costs and declining school enrollments. He emphasized the need for…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Strategic Implications

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The discussion centered on the strategic implications of pausing military operations against Iran, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Mike…

Wednesday, April 8, 202604/08/2026

Ceasefire & Maine Politics

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The conversation covers the ceasefire agreement in Iran, which could potentially end the war, though past agreements in the Israel-Gaza…

Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026

Reid Wiseman Crater

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jwYcZhGARY2DWqIkXZxT4?si=37jSH8j1SziLmm2M79TJPg The conversation revolves around the naming of a crater on the Moon after Carol Wiseman, the wife of astronaut…

Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026

Capital Insights

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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…

Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026

Howie Carr

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Tuesday’s With Howie Carr sponsored by Route 22 Service Center offering shuttle service to work or home, make an appointment…

Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026

Update On Iran

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President Trump has been negotiating with Iran, with a deadline of Tuesday evening for a ceasefire. Iran has rejected any…

Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026

Sea Dogs Opening Day!!

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Emma Tiedemann, Director of Broadcasting for the Portland Sea Dogs, discussed the upcoming season and the team’s recent performance. The…

Tuesday, April 7, 202604/07/2026

Platner Leading Mills

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Graham Plattner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer and veteran backed by progressives like Bernie Sanders, is leading Janet Mills, a 78-year-old…

Local Headlines

4 hours ago in Local

More Shark Sightings Reported in Scarborough

The observations are consistent with the increased shark activity reported over the past several days.

4 hours ago in Local

Man Critically Injured in Poland SUV-Motorcycle Crash

The crash remains under investigation.

8 hours ago in Local

Mills administration touts efforts to crack down on Medicaid fraud amid scrutiny from Trump administration

The administration of Gov. Janet Mills says the state suspended Medicaid payments to five providers in June over credible fraud allegations.

National Headlines

7 hours ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

15 hours ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

15 hours ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

17 hours ago in National

Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination Clears Key Hurdle

WASHINGTON (AP) — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to…