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Friday, December 24, 202112/24/2021

Ed Thelander

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Ed Thelander is a Republican seeking his party’s nomination to challenge Chellie Pingree for Congress in 2022. He joins guest host Aaron Chadbourne to reflect on the holiday season and comment on current political events.

Friday, December 24, 202112/24/2021

Tommy Pigott

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Tommy Pigott is the Director of Rapid Response for the RNC. He joins guest host Aaron Chadbourne to discuss recent events and analyze the Biden Administration’s rhetoric vs. its actions.

Wednesday, December 22, 202112/22/2021

Craig Peterson

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WGAN’s tech guru joins Matt for his weekly segment, and gives a preview of Saturday afternoon’s show

Wednesday, December 22, 202112/22/2021

Jon Paradise

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Jon Paradise of Town and Country Federal Credit Union joins Matt to offer financial advice for the holidays

Friday, December 17, 202112/17/2021

Airing of Grievances

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Friday, December 17, 202112/17/2021

Ma Ma Martignetti’s Christmas Wishes

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Danny’s mom calls into sing another song and wish our listeners a Merry Christmas.

Friday, December 17, 202112/17/2021

AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg

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We speak with AccuWeather Meteorologist Joe Lundberg about the upcoming snow storm in Southern Maine.

Thursday, December 16, 202112/16/2021

Capital Insights With Governor John Baldacci

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Former Governor & Congressman of Maine, John Baldacci gives us his Capital Insights on Local and National Politics.

Thursday, December 16, 202112/16/2021

Portland Mayor Kate Snyder

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Portland Mayor Kate Snyder gives us an update on what’s happening in Portland.

Thursday, December 16, 202112/16/2021

Former Governor Paul LePage

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Former Governor Paul LePage joins the program for a special appearance.

Local Headlines

10 hours ago in Local

Bobby Charles proposes $100,000 homestead property-tax exemption

Charles said he would “give every Mainer a $100,000 property tax exemption as a homestead exemption” and reimburse towns in full. He criticized the state’s current $25,000 homestead exemption, arguing that municipalities are reimbursed for only about 75% to 76% of the cost and may make up the difference by raising property taxes.

11 hours ago in Local

Collins touts Maine funding, lobster protections and bipartisan judicial record at Gorham campaign event

The Republican senator interviewed by Howie Carr also criticized Democratic challenger Troy Jackson over taxes and a proposed expansion of the Supreme Court, and said four debates are scheduled for October.

14 hours ago in Local

Sen. Collins makes first public appearance since ProPublica allegations released

Collins didn't address the allegations directly at the Gorham event, but did say that Democrats are "throwing everything and the kitchen sink at her."

National Headlines

3 days ago in National

Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters still blocked

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban of three news outlets from the White House, ordering early Thursday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored. Reporters from all three outlets, however, said they remained blocked a few hours after the ruling.

5 days ago in National

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

It's harvest time in California wine country, but many growers are struggling to sell their grapes as changing drinking habits have caused demand to plunge. The decline is forcing some growers to tear out vineyards that their families have grown for generations.

1 week 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.