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Friday, October 2, 202610/02/2026

Caller Of The Week 10/2/26

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Barbara From Portland is Our Caller Of The Week

Friday, October 2, 202610/02/2026

Coffee & Politics

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Phil Harriman sits in for Gregg Lagerquist. Coffee & Politics sponsored by Autowerkes Maine in Freeport. Expert and efficient European…

Friday, October 2, 202610/02/2026

Wicked Sports Weekend

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John Tomase joins Matt Gagnon for “Wicked Sports Weekend,” breaking down the latest from across the New England sports scene.

Friday, October 2, 202610/02/2026

Maine’s $1 Billion Budget Gap

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Matt looks at Maine’s projected $1 billion budget gap, what’s driving the increased spending, and the difficult fiscal decisions awaiting…

Friday, October 2, 202610/02/2026

Eggs & Issues Preview 10/8

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Matt previews the upcoming Cumberland County District Attorney forum featuring incumbent Jackie Sartoris and challenger Stephanie Anderson. The Portland Regional…

Friday, October 2, 202610/02/2026

Reporter Targeted in Vehicle Attack

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Matt discusses the frightening incident involving reporter Joe Sokol, who avoided being struck by a vehicle while covering a story…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Maine’s FOAA Problem

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Matt looks at questions surrounding the delayed disclosure of information about absentee ballot envelopes found in Newburgh and what the…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Maine’s Billion Dollar Gap

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Maine’s next governor could walk into a major fiscal challenge. Matt breaks down the projected billion-dollar-plus budget gap, what the…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Portland Politics & Prices

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Matt takes calls on Portland’s City Council races and the debate over the city’s needle exchange program, then digs into…

Thursday, October 1, 202610/01/2026

Jason Savage

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Matt Gagnon speaks with Maine Republican Party Senior Advisor Jason Savage about Troy Jackson’s comments about Jewish Mainers, Jackson’s subsequent…

Local Headlines

2 hours ago in Local

WGAN Radiothon Thursday to Benefit Veterans and their Families

Updated

This year, Governor Janet Mills has declared Thursday "Veterans Forward Day" in Maine.

15 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins Joins Bipartisan Letter Opposing Diesel Deal with Russia

Sen. Collins joined in a bipartisan letter opposing President Donald Trump's agreement to purchase diesel from Russia.

17 hours ago in Local

A Man was Found Murdered in An Indian Township Home

41-year-old Cory Fields of Indian Island was found dead of apparent gunshot wounds.

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

5 days ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week

Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.