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Tuesday, September 8, 202609/08/2026

Aaron Chadbourne in for Matt

In Local, Podcasts

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

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Changes in vision as you age

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We open today’s show talking about how quickly it’s become dark for the commute into the station. Producer Jeremy Mixer (in for the Vacationing Danny) points out how much harder it is to drive in the dark when it’s raining than it used to be, leading to Matt and Jeremy talking about how their vision has changed… and hasn’t changed. Following that, Matt gives a preview of today’s show.

Thursday, September 3, 202609/03/2026

Eye On Politics

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Eric Lusk & Keith Mestrich join Matt for their Analysis of Maine & National Politics.

Local Headlines

11 hours ago in Local

Portland Jetport Among Airports Hit by Technical Problems at Key Air Traffic Center

Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast

11 hours ago in Local

Prime Bayside Lots in Portland Now Being Marketed for Development

The city rezoned the property for dense commercial housing.

12 hours ago in Local

Fire Heavily Damages Farmingdale Home, Owner Flown to Maine Med for Smoke Inhalation

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

National Headlines

4 days ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

2 weeks ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.